Braking loss after panic stop

[Ride Master]

Had to make a panic stop, pushed hard, heard the click of the anti-lock system and, i'm thinking, this is the best I can do, I'm going to be ok or I'm going to hit the rider in front of me that was making a panic stop also.. Everything ok. Since then, the brakes don't feel as effective. I wonder if I am really going to stop. Any thoughts?

 

[Tx web rider]

panic stop

have the dealer look at it you might need them bleed or adjusted

these have very effective breaks but time can have them get mushy if not maintained

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

Most likely you heated up the pads enough so that they became glazed. This would reduce the amount of friction that is on the brake disc when they are applied. It's an easy fix. The simple way is just replace the pads. A little more complicated is to lightly sand the pads. Since you have to take the pads out either way I would just replace them with Either BRP generation 3 pads or an aftermarket brand as spoken about on the forum. Do a search

 

[NancysToy]

Most likely you heated up the pads enough so that they became glazed. This would reduce the amount of friction that is on the brake disc when they are applied. .....

:agree: This is especially true if the Spyder has less than 1,000 miles or the brakes were never properly broken in. You may be able to improve on things by trying several strong (not panic) stops from 45-50 mph. In the meantime, I would pay close attention to traffic, leave more following distance, and ride defensively.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: x2
Since I'm a Cheep Essobee pps:; I've learned to pop them out and give them a quick scuffing if the need arises...

 

[bluestratos]

Bob, can you pop the back brakes pads out without removing the wheel? Mine are doing the same thing and I they are getting down so I want to change them out anyways.

Thanks

 

[Bob Denman]

Oh heck yeah! :thumbup: Now you do have to remove the fronts :shocked:; but that's easy-peasy... hyea:

 

[bluestratos]

The fronts?

 

[Bob Denman]

Well the wheels have to come off so that you can get to them; but it's actually even easier because you've got more elbow room around everything! :thumbup:

 

[d.o.spyder-rts]

:agree: This is especially true if the Spyder has less than 1,000 miles or the brakes were never properly broken in. You may be able to improve on things by trying several strong (not panic) stops from 45-50 mph. In the meantime, I would pay close attention to traffic, leave more following distance, and ride defensively.

+1 Dale

 

[btcherm]

brake

bob thank you for the insite I have learn alot from the family of spyderlover,,,thank you:2thumbs::yes:

 

[bluestratos]

Thanks Bob, my breaks just don't feel right any more, maybe they are glazed. I will be changing the back tire soon so I will order new pads.