Hey guys, just purchased a '06 ST1300 Non-ABS and ran it by the local bike shop to get some tires mounted.
The previous owner stated the rear pad was worn and he had adjusted something on the bike to keep from damaging the rear disc.
I mentioned this to the shop and asked them to give it a look over. They threw the tires on and found out the rear brake had been completely disabled. They suspect one of the hydraulic lines had been clamped or plugged.
I can only assume the previous owner had a rear master cylinder failure and/or a secondary master cylinder failure and bypassed the rear brake to keep from having to make a repair.
So my question is this - how do I track down where the lines were plugged and/or clamped?
I don't like the idea of not having a rear brake - and am willing to purchase a new RMC & SMC and install it myself - But with the linked brake system and complicated bleeding procedure, it feels pretty intimidating.
Would really appreciate some advice.
The previous owner stated the rear pad was worn and he had adjusted something on the bike to keep from damaging the rear disc.
I mentioned this to the shop and asked them to give it a look over. They threw the tires on and found out the rear brake had been completely disabled. They suspect one of the hydraulic lines had been clamped or plugged.
I can only assume the previous owner had a rear master cylinder failure and/or a secondary master cylinder failure and bypassed the rear brake to keep from having to make a repair.
So my question is this - how do I track down where the lines were plugged and/or clamped?
I don't like the idea of not having a rear brake - and am willing to purchase a new RMC & SMC and install it myself - But with the linked brake system and complicated bleeding procedure, it feels pretty intimidating.
Would really appreciate some advice.