Hello community,
Long time lurker, first time poster :-)
I've had my 2011 CBR since new and have just clocked 13xxx Ks. I thought I'd like to learn how to service it myself so after extensive research on this site, others alike and watching YouTube video on the subject I went out and bought all the required tools/parts. Everything has gone very smoothly and wasn't all that difficult, it's actually quite fun and I look forward to leaning more mechanics down the road.
I do however have one question.
After replacing the rear brake pads from worn organic to new sintered the rear wheel now "feels stiff" after removing the old pads I had to pry open the rear caliper piston to fit the new bulky pads. I did replace the brake fluids before I replaced the pads.
To give an idea of how stiff; before i could easily roll my bike backwards out the driveway, now it is taking quite some force by me, as if the brake is slightly consistently engaged.
Is this normal for new pads whilst bedding ?
It is greatly appreciated if anyone who replies could elaborate on their answers as I am still learning the technicals :-)
Thank you.
Long time lurker, first time poster :-)
I've had my 2011 CBR since new and have just clocked 13xxx Ks. I thought I'd like to learn how to service it myself so after extensive research on this site, others alike and watching YouTube video on the subject I went out and bought all the required tools/parts. Everything has gone very smoothly and wasn't all that difficult, it's actually quite fun and I look forward to leaning more mechanics down the road.
I do however have one question.
After replacing the rear brake pads from worn organic to new sintered the rear wheel now "feels stiff" after removing the old pads I had to pry open the rear caliper piston to fit the new bulky pads. I did replace the brake fluids before I replaced the pads.
To give an idea of how stiff; before i could easily roll my bike backwards out the driveway, now it is taking quite some force by me, as if the brake is slightly consistently engaged.
Is this normal for new pads whilst bedding ?
It is greatly appreciated if anyone who replies could elaborate on their answers as I am still learning the technicals :-)
Thank you.
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