08-08-2016, 02:19 AM
Yea mine squeaks too MTC. The problem with the rear brake for me, may be that it is working as designed, and I think it's just a poor design. I prefer a strong rear brake to go along with my strong front brake. I've had them on other bikes so I know it's possible. Maybe on this bike, Honda in it's infinite wisdom just thinks we'd be better off with weak rear brakes. Who knows? The Honda Service rep told me it was normal on my 13 which truthfully wouldn't stop the bike by themselves, even from 20 mph. I'm sure not going to bother them with a complaint about my 14 and be dismissed again. I meant to ride someone else's bike who thought their rear brake was fine at the rally for comparison, but got caught up in enjoying the riding so much I just forgot.