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I recently purchased a 2007 ST3 that had about 2,360 miles on it.
When I picked it up it was raining pretty hard so I did not give it a long ride (as I should have).
Anyway, since bringing it home (about 650+ miles) I have put about 150 miles on it.
The rear brake is almost useless.
Even if you stand on the pedal (literally) it will not lock up the wheel and actually only slows down the bike gradually.
The rotor doesn't look damaged or scored.
I suspect that the previous owner might have been a 'brake rider' and glazed the pads.
But before I spend time and effort I would like to know how good the rear brakes on an ST3 are supposed to be.
I expect rear (as well as front) brake to be able to lock up the wheel and give me consistent feedback.
Are the ST3 rear brakes normally considered powerful for their application?
Thanks
James
When I picked it up it was raining pretty hard so I did not give it a long ride (as I should have).
Anyway, since bringing it home (about 650+ miles) I have put about 150 miles on it.
The rear brake is almost useless.
Even if you stand on the pedal (literally) it will not lock up the wheel and actually only slows down the bike gradually.
The rotor doesn't look damaged or scored.
I suspect that the previous owner might have been a 'brake rider' and glazed the pads.
But before I spend time and effort I would like to know how good the rear brakes on an ST3 are supposed to be.
I expect rear (as well as front) brake to be able to lock up the wheel and give me consistent feedback.
Are the ST3 rear brakes normally considered powerful for their application?
Thanks
James