rear disc brake sucks

[KeithB]

Not very happy with the rear disc brake on the '80 Special.
Front is great..(dual) but rear is "wooden" and not much bite.
Caliper is working properly.
Before I buy yet more pads, does anyone else have any thoughts or experience to share?

 

[5twins]

If you haven't totally disassembled and cleaned both the MC and caliper, I would do so. Next I would replace the line with a stainless one. Replacing the pads is very low on my priority list unless they're obviously in need (worn out or damaged in some way). I've had good luck with original stock ones and think they work fine.

 

[KeithB]

disassembled and cleaned both the MC and caliper, I would do so. Next I would replace the line with a stainless one.

I'll post the results

 

[retiredgentleman]

The disc brakes on these bikes work great, for regular or panic stops ( I just had a panic stop last week!). I agree with 5twins..............you have something wrong with the M/C or the caliper. The stock pads work fine for me also.

While the original rubber brake lines were still working for me, I replaced with the braided stainless lines for reliability and safety.

 

[jamesgs4]

A wooden brake is usually caused by oil or grease contaminated pads. Clean them or replace them if they are too soaked.