Back Brake Stinking

[Fwoodard64]

I have a 81 Honda GL1100 GoldWing Interstate and the back brake keeps sticking. The only way I can get the bike moving is power through first and second gear. After a short time of rolling the brake will give a free itself. Why is this happening and what can I do to prevent it? Thanks for any comments.

[pchast]

First we really need to know when its sticking. When you first start out or after things heat up?

[Fwoodard64]

Any time i push on the back brake lever. Bike can be cold or warm, motor on or off.

[NorthernPete]

Seized caliper?

[Fwoodard64]

Thanks for the help. that should be an easy enough fix. Its a little hard to stop a Gold Wing with just the front brake.

[Wrider]

You shouldn't have any trouble stopping the bike with just the front. You ought to rebuild all three calipers if the rear is sticking and the fronts aren't working well.

[Fwoodard64]

Thanks i planned on doing both. We have a lot of salt and grim still on the roads from the winter so back brake helps control through braking. Thanks for all the help.

[Fwoodard64]

I am sure i will have more quesgions in the future. This site will be a big help.