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05-10-17, 08:54 AM | #11 | |
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I always have a fear on this happening as I had a brake fail in a car years ago.Road was clear and manged to pull in ok. Since then on my Bikes I basically use the,"Hendon Shuffle" method at traffic lights as well as from the lights I keep my right foot hovering over the rear brake in town traffic until I'm sure I'm clear.It's become 2nd nature to me now over the years. http://www.survivalskills.co.uk/riding_skills_43.htm
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05-10-17, 08:56 AM | #12 | |
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I rode it home after checking there was nothing that would lock up the front wheel, so I think I'm past the mental block. Gotta wait for new pads to arrive anyway, and I might just put it away for the winter.
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05-10-17, 09:15 AM | #14 |
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The good thing is, you avoided any damage to yourself, the bike and anyone else. You also now know the front brake is gonna be sorted for when your missus is riding it, which is good peace of mind.
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However the foot forward riding position restricts movement at the ankle from the relaxed foot position - ie you have to lift your foot slightly to get it on the brake lever and still retain enough ankle movement to use the brake effectively. You can't cover it like on a sportsbike. Well you can. I did on the way home after. It's just not comfortable for over an hour of riding.
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05-10-17, 10:24 AM | #16 | |
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Once as a check when I got it and fresh fluid etc. 2nd time as it got a little grabby on the front at low speeds(Light corrosion on float pins,polished out and re-greased) 3rd time just because I had the front wheel off for a new tyre and thought might as well.
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05-10-17, 10:54 AM | #17 |
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Re: Brakes failed!
Yes, I do it all the time, its quite a challenge.
As a bus driver I am trained and encouraged to read the road ahead and use the brakes as little as possible for increased passenger comfort and reduced wear and tear on the vehicle. This has carried over into my normal off duty driving and riding. Its not unusual for me to only use the brakes a handful of times in my 28 mile commute to work. |
05-10-17, 12:20 PM | #18 |
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well that was a bit of a brown trouser moment, well done for saving the day
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05-10-17, 06:38 PM | #19 |
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Well saved.
Lets have a look at the remains of the pad? |
05-10-17, 06:58 PM | #20 |
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I'll take some photos when I replace it. I had to put the caliper back on to get it home.
It's basically a rough brown patch where the friction material was. Looks like rust.
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