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While tightening the rear wheel nut and holding down the rear brake pedal, I find the rear brake on my 1199 is useless.
If I pump it a few times, it holds, but not enough to keep the wheel from turning while tightening the wheel nut, and barely slows me down while riding.
This is a dedicated track bike; never use the rear brake, unless I'm remounting the rear wheel.
But I figure it may be a good idea if I have an unplanned trek into the grass to have it work.
I replaced/bled the rear brake fluid--no change.
I didn't remove the rear caliper while bleeding the system that I see is recommended by some.
The attached picture shows how far the plunger goes into the master, basically compressing the return spring.
Does this most likely look a problem with the master?
I found a Master rebuild kit on MotoWheels; it gives a half dozen master model numbers that it is compatible with. I don't see anything close to those on my master.
Anybody know if the rebuild kits are universal?
Other option is to buy one new, or used on eBay.
Anything I should be aware of before I remove the master to prevent issues when I replace it.
I can tell that I'll have to do something to keep air from getting into the brake line leading to the ABS pump.
Thoughts/recommendations?
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If I pump it a few times, it holds, but not enough to keep the wheel from turning while tightening the wheel nut, and barely slows me down while riding.
This is a dedicated track bike; never use the rear brake, unless I'm remounting the rear wheel.
But I figure it may be a good idea if I have an unplanned trek into the grass to have it work.
I replaced/bled the rear brake fluid--no change.
I didn't remove the rear caliper while bleeding the system that I see is recommended by some.
The attached picture shows how far the plunger goes into the master, basically compressing the return spring.
Does this most likely look a problem with the master?
I found a Master rebuild kit on MotoWheels; it gives a half dozen master model numbers that it is compatible with. I don't see anything close to those on my master.
Anybody know if the rebuild kits are universal?
Other option is to buy one new, or used on eBay.
Anything I should be aware of before I remove the master to prevent issues when I replace it.
I can tell that I'll have to do something to keep air from getting into the brake line leading to the ABS pump.
Thoughts/recommendations?
View attachment 51837
