Rear Brake Bleed

[RobV10]

I'm bleeding my rear brakes and I have a question in regards to the "stopping power". Should the rear brakes have the same stopping power as the front calipers? I understand the 70/30 (front/rear) stopping power concept, but my rear brakes pretty much just slow me down when fully depressed. The fronts are great.

I've bled my rear brakes 3 different times now and there really isn't any change. Your input on bleeding or other things to look for?

 

[pknowles]

Assuming you have a full pedal, and the pads aren't worn out, your pads might be glazed over and not getting a good bite.

 

[HMAN]

Or you may have some sticky caliper pistons....??

 

[firedog19]

Thats typical for the rear brakes

 

[awg]

I can lock mine up.

 

[RobV10]

Well I just did a major brake rework on my mutt. Replaced rotors and pads on front and rear as well as rebuilt both calipers. If the pistons are sticking, what is the suggested remedy?

Firedog...my description of the rear brake performance is typical. It's really easy to lock-up my Harley rear brake. I guess I was expecting equal bite in the rear as I am getting in the front.

 

[RoadRider]

I can lock mine up.

x2 , not that I like to.

 

[HMAN]

Well I just did a major brake rework on my mutt. Replaced rotors and pads on front and rear as well as rebuilt both calipers. If the pistons are sticking, what is the suggested remedy?

If you just rebuilt them the pistons would have been cleaned? That was my issue, the pistons were gummed up. Took em out and cleaned both the pistons and the cylinders and all was well. Is it possible you still have air in the line? I grabbed a Mity Vac at Harbor Freight and talk about easy.....no pumping the pedal ect. Just my thoughts.

 

[RobV10]

I did take them apart and clean them. I have a cheap hand pump for the lines. An electric one would be nice though. I may take that caliper back apart to verify orings are still ok.

 

[Nukeranger]

I can lock mine up.

X3 for what it's worth.