Rear brake disk over heated

[darren]

Has anyone had there rear disk turn blue from heat? I rung my dealer and he said it is from the hand brake being left on but it is not sticking on and i do not leave it on when riding, any advice, by the way just had 3 days of riding in the highlands and coast of NSW Australia 1500 km rain hail and shine it was great, and my can am was even better loved it. :2thumbs:

 

[retread]

Might just be adjusted too tight, try backing it off a little.

john

 

[Lamonster]

Hand brake or parking brake? The parking brake may be out of adjustment. I would check that first.

 

[NancysToy]

Hand brake or parking brake? The parking brake may be out of adjustment. I would check that first.

:agree: It may have only been a one time incident, where it was left engaged, too. Don't forget that the rear brake pads will probably need replacement. One other possible source of the trouble, binding in the handbrake system. This is usually at the clevise where it attaches to the master cylinder. This depends on the type of handbrake you have, of course.