07-04-2017, 07:59 AM
I noticed right from the start that the rear brake on my new CB1100 EX was dragging when I spun the wheel lubing the chain
A few weeks later when washing the bike, I noticed the inside of the rear disc appeared discoloured with heat and the outside had a polished metal ring. I mentioned it to my dealer’s Service Manager and he asked if I had inadvertently ridden with my foot on the pedal. I don’t ride with my foot on the pedal and seldom use the rear brake as almost all of my riding time is spent on rural roads at highway speed. After a $25 inspection, he suggested I use the rear brake more.
So I did. The rear brake felt really mushy and the front brake began to squawk when coming to a full stop. Went to check the brake fluid, but could not get the cap off because a frame member is in the way.
Went back to the dealer. After consulting with Honda Canada a new rear disk and set of brake pads have been ordered.
A few weeks later when washing the bike, I noticed the inside of the rear disc appeared discoloured with heat and the outside had a polished metal ring. I mentioned it to my dealer’s Service Manager and he asked if I had inadvertently ridden with my foot on the pedal. I don’t ride with my foot on the pedal and seldom use the rear brake as almost all of my riding time is spent on rural roads at highway speed. After a $25 inspection, he suggested I use the rear brake more.
So I did. The rear brake felt really mushy and the front brake began to squawk when coming to a full stop. Went to check the brake fluid, but could not get the cap off because a frame member is in the way.
Went back to the dealer. After consulting with Honda Canada a new rear disk and set of brake pads have been ordered.