really stiff rear brake

[Sev]

I can't help but notice that most of the time you do your own maintenance something ends up wrong. Maybe you should be going to a shop?

LOL

did u also notice that i always end up solving the problem?

NO, we end up solving the problem for you after hours of trying to beat both common sense into your head, and answers out of your head. I'm still not sure "which two bolts" you took out.

The R6 does not have the same caliper.

now here is the thing...i took the bike for a spin today...maybe 5 miles...i rarely used the back brake....when i got back...the rear rotor was HOT...so i'm thinking maybe the pads r somehow already against the rotor...and that would mean that i would need new pads every week.

Yeah, do that... you're now 3 times as likely to lock the back wheel for no reason. The head coming off of there will warp the disc, and it's likely that it'll jam, again locking the back wheel. You're going to need to buy a new disc ($150) every time you buy new pads every week.

Seriously, how stupid can you be?


AGAIN, I think either the piston went in wrong when you shoved it back and has jammed against the brake pads. OR one of those "bolts" you took out was a caliper sliding pin, and it's in place incorrectly, causing the caliper to lock in place... but I'm 90% sure your rear caliper isn't a floating type.

[Dirtytoes]

I can't help but notice that most of the time you do your own maintenance something ends up wrong. Maybe you should be going to a shop?

LOL

did u also notice that i always end up solving the problem?

NO, we end up solving the problem for you after hours of trying to beat both common sense into your head, and answers out of your head. I'm still not sure "which two bolts" you took out.

The R6 does not have the same caliper.

now here is the thing...i took the bike for a spin today...maybe 5 miles...i rarely used the back brake....when i got back...the rear rotor was HOT...so i'm thinking maybe the pads r somehow already against the rotor...and that would mean that i would need new pads every week.

Yeah, do that... you're now 3 times as likely to lock the back wheel for no reason. The head coming off of there will warp the disc, and it's likely that it'll jam, again locking the back wheel. You're going to need to buy a new disc ($150) every time you buy new pads every week.

Seriously, how stupid can you be?


AGAIN, I think either the piston went in wrong when you shoved it back and has jammed against the brake pads. OR one of those "bolts" you took out was a caliper sliding pin, and it's in place incorrectly, causing the caliper to lock in place... but I'm 90% sure your rear caliper isn't a floating type.

honetly, if u wanna talk sh*t. i DON'T need ur help.

i'll double check on the sliding pin later today.

ps. the R6 does have the same rear calkper...checked last night.

[Dirtytoes]

i took off #13 and #16

[Sev]

Don't care, you're on your own.

You know better then I do.

[BuzZz]

Get used to it Skooter. If you wanna work as a bike mechanic, your days will be filled with similar 'challenges'.

Oh yes, there is a reason I don't work on the general public's stuff.

[Sev]

Get used to it Skooter. If you wanna work as a bike mechanic, your days will be filled with similar 'challenges'.

Oh yes, there is a reason I don't work on the general public's stuff.

Shrug, work is pretty easy that way.

The work order shows up and it says, "do X." I do X, and it either solves the problem or it doesn't. If it doesn't solve the problem the customer gets angry, takes it out on the service desk and they make up a new work order that says, "do Y." Things repeat until the problem is solved. I never have to deal with the customers !!!

I do this trouble shooting thing on here because it's just a chance to experience new problems and test my trouble shooting skills. If someone were to read through the forums they would realize that there are hundreds of problems with answers on here. Remember the symptoms and remember the solution.

However sometimes it's not the bike that's the problem, it's the owner.

[BuzZz]

Sounds like a sweet gig.

You guys hiring?

[Sev]

Sadly, yes.