September 3, 20178 yr Hi guys. I'm wondering how strong should it be. I think my is a little too weak. It doesn't stop the wheel immediately. When i try to do stoppie it's very hard to block the wheel. It's bleed correctly (I think so). I even cleaned disc with solvent. I don't know is that ok that i've to use a lot of force. Any suggestions.
September 3, 20178 yr Try dragging the brake until it is (not too) hot then spray water on to it. This should improve the bite, assuming pads are in good order.
September 5, 20178 yr Author Yes, I know that brakes are designed to get hot and cold but I also know that fast cooling of very hot brake can bend the disc due to temperature expansion of metal. But if You say so I'll try that way. Thanks
September 5, 20178 yr Author Thanks. I'll try bleed it again because the lever in not hard( i dont know how to say it in english). The lever works like its rubber inside of the mastercinder. In my previous bike (ktm) it was much harder or stiffer whatever.
September 14, 20178 yr Author What's more when i was checking the brake system I accidentally spilled some brake fluid on brake pads. I cleaned them with some thinner or something but maybe theres an problem. Is there the other way to clean them up better or I have to buy new ones? Edited September 14, 20178 yr by b182
September 14, 20178 yr You can't successfully clean the pads,you need new ones.Ensure the disc is perfectly clean before you fit them,use brake cleaner aerosol and plenty of it
September 15, 20178 yr Author Are rear brake pads the same as in front? I think yes so I'll try to put them to the front. We'll see if there is any difference.
September 16, 20178 yr Author Hi guys! I changed brake pads from rear to the front and the brake is very strong. So I have to buy new brake pads -they were the problem.
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