Big brakes, a little wait - Page 2

Lee R · 01-05-2016, 10:10 AM

I wouldn't so much call it a safety issue as the bike comes to a stop quite fast if you combine front and rear. The front is weak for me but I haven't tried the sintered pads yet.

I would be concerned about new riders overusing the rear and skidding (easy to do) because they are trying to slowdown fast and overbraking the rear to compensate for the front. Trying to stop with just the front certainly takes longer than other bikes. As Spud stated a weak front brake is actually a good thing on dirt. I use the front brake on mine dirt riding which I am extremely careful of doing on bikes with a powerful front brake (like my Stelvio with ABS off) .

I'm glad CSC is offering the optional rotor/pads.

detours · 01-05-2016, 11:14 AM

The original brakes take a long time to bed in. Then they will work much better. This goes a lot faster if you go to an empty parking lot and do a series of hard stops. Let them cool for a few minutes and repeat a few times. It makes a big difference.

Weldangrind · 01-05-2016, 11:48 AM

It is also possible that the rotors have traces of machining oil from the factory. It wouldn't hurt to clean the rotor with some brake cleaner when uncrating a new bike. After that, bedding in the new pads is a good plan, as indicated by Detours.

If the oil is not thoroughly cleaned off, it'll burn off eventually.

01-05-2016, 11:14 AM	#17
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	The original brakes take a long time to bed in. Then they will work much better. This goes a lot faster if you go to an empty parking lot and do a series of hard stops. Let them cool for a few minutes and repeat a few times. It makes a big difference. __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol
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01-05-2016, 11:48 AM	#18
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	It is also possible that the rotors have traces of machining oil from the factory. It wouldn't hurt to clean the rotor with some brake cleaner when uncrating a new bike. After that, bedding in the new pads is a good plan, as indicated by Detours. If the oil is not thoroughly cleaned off, it'll burn off eventually. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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01-05-2016, 10:10 AM	#16
Lee R Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 343	I wouldn't so much call it a safety issue as the bike comes to a stop quite fast if you combine front and rear. The front is weak for me but I haven't tried the sintered pads yet. I would be concerned about new riders overusing the rear and skidding (easy to do) because they are trying to slowdown fast and overbraking the rear to compensate for the front. Trying to stop with just the front certainly takes longer than other bikes. As Spud stated a weak front brake is actually a good thing on dirt. I use the front brake on mine dirt riding which I am extremely careful of doing on bikes with a powerful front brake (like my Stelvio with ABS off) . I'm glad CSC is offering the optional rotor/pads.
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