11-11-2020, 05:59 PM
Funny, I noticed how much stronger the rear brakes are on the new bikes, compared to the older ones. I have never been a front brake only rider and have read that usage by more than one rider. I was taught years ago, to use both brakes at the same time, but to depend a little more on the front than rear, and never use only the rear brake. But I did change all the pads on the 2013 CB when I bought it with 6700 miles on it because they looked way too thin. When I installed the new ones, I also changed out all the brake fluids and even cleaned the reservoirs well. I think the bike had been braked too hard and the pads bit the dust too soon. I also learned years ago to slow down sooner and engine brake more because back in the late 60's and 70's, drum brakes stunk! I read now that "brake pads are cheaper than engine rebuilds", but I still engine brake, but never the 'throw one over the handlebars' method. Engines can take the engine breaking without breaking.