Lot of travel on rear brake pedal

david a hall

david a hall

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I have had as the above for a while, new pads etc. Bled the back brake last night to change the fluid and there were black bits in it. The bike is 2001 1150 with abs, where does the collective think black bits come from? back brake works but lots of travel. pipe seams to swell just in front of caliper when pedal pressed hard.
 
Hi David

ITS BLOODY DANGEROUS !

More than likely inside of OEM rubber brake hoses starting to crack up and delaminate.

They can start balooning prior to busting causing excess brake pedal travel. Which it sounds like your symptoms Can cause the brakes to bind on as well.

Just check the brake hose threads on here

Time to swop them ASAP for some new hoses braided stainless lines before things get horribly traumatic

If the backs on the way out the front lines are worth replacing too
 
Swelling brake lines ...

... is an MoT failure; go to HEL :thumb
 
Thanks guys appreciate your advice. I will start with changing the line. Any idea where i can get a braided one for it.
 
E Bay is your friend

Did my 1100 with Goodridge Brake Lines superb kit

Think they cover the non servo 1150 up until 02

Or speak to Motorworks

What a muppet in the vid didn,t point out the balooning rear brake line not far off busting and glaringly obvious coming up like a babys arm
 
Old Codger said:
Did my 1100 with Goodridge Brake Lines superb kit

Think they cover the non servo 1150 up until 02

Or speak to Motorworks

What a muppet in the vid didn,t point out the balooning rear brake line not far off busting and glaringly obvious coming up like a babys arm
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Thanks, I am a good Motor works Customer at the min!! I have spent a bit of time on the West coast in and around bikes, those guys are legends in there own minds and the customers are to blame for all and sundry, any routine wear and tear is customer ignorance!
 
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