09-19-2021, 04:18 PM
Ever since I've changed my brake pads I feel like my brake lever is a bit harder than it used to be, and there is a certain buzzing sound, very faint when under pressure, regardless of how hard I press of how fast I was going, it doesn't change, it's always the same, but it's there. I am thinking I should bleed the brakes even though the fluid looks very clear. I've consulted the manual, it seems pretty straight forward, just like on any motorcycle I've ever had a pleasure of bleeding before, I just wanted to ask if anyone has done it and if there is anything specific I should pay attention to.
In the meantime I'll also swap the new pads I put in the rear because (even though I said they produce no sound and actually work) I found that after a while they've become "wooden" the work fine for low speed modulation but at anything over 20km/h, they feel non-existent and I really need to slam on them to get any feedback. I have a new set of EBC pads so they will slide in just right.
I think I'll also try and clean the pistons, something I've never done but always wanted to, if anyone has done it, also, some pointers are appreciated.
I'll make sure I do a photo story for the "how to" section.
'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed
In the meantime I'll also swap the new pads I put in the rear because (even though I said they produce no sound and actually work) I found that after a while they've become "wooden" the work fine for low speed modulation but at anything over 20km/h, they feel non-existent and I really need to slam on them to get any feedback. I have a new set of EBC pads so they will slide in just right.
I think I'll also try and clean the pistons, something I've never done but always wanted to, if anyone has done it, also, some pointers are appreciated.
I'll make sure I do a photo story for the "how to" section.
'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed