Sometimes there are some problems in our bike brakes that we face but we don’t know why and what is its name. Today we will discuss those problems through this article and try to tell why and what are its solutions?
Brakes are very important in any vehicle. And for two-wheelers, a large part of the daily routine check for motorcycles should be spent checking that the brakes are working properly.
Sometimes there are some problems in our bike brakes that we face but we don’t know why and what is its name.
Today we will discuss those problems through this article and try to tell why it happens and what are its solutions?
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Motorcycle brake fade
Many of us have the bad habit of riding with our foot on the brake pedal. This results in excessive stress on the brakes and very rapid temperature rise leading to brake fade.
These brakes fail to hold the wheel for a while after prolonged use; This phenomenon is called break fade. Brake performance varies with temperature. The frictional response of motorcycle brakes is disturbed when the temperature rises due to prolonged use.
Solution: If this happens, reduce the speed/load of the motorcycle and run it in low gear. Once the brake lining or drum has cooled down a bit, the brake fade will actually go away completely and motorcycle brake performance will return to normal.
Older brake fluid can also cause the same problem. Discard old fluid and add new fluid of correct specification.
Brake shoes should be brought to the correct diameter by seating and/or grinding.
Motorcycle brake binding
In some situations, the brake liner becomes stuck to the motorcycle brake drum in such a way that the brake stays on the entire time even when the brake lever or pedal is not pressed. This phenomenon is called brake binding or dragging.
Brake binding is most often caused by faulty springs. Motorcycle brake shoes or the springs that return the pedals to their original position sometimes weaken or break.
If this happens then changing the spring is the only solution.
In the case of disc brakes, excess fluid in the motorcycle brake fluid tank can cause brake binding.
The motorcycle brake vibrated loudly
In this situation there is a continuous noise and vibration from the motorcycle brakes.
This problem can occur if the motorcycle brakes are not properly adjusted. Again, the brake lining connections are loose and make a vibrating noise
Again, if you ride the bike in the rain, sand gets into the disc, then this kind of noise can occur. If such vibrations and sounds are coming, motorcycle brakes should be adjusted properly. Brake linings must be reconnected. In most cases the lining-tie needs to be replaced.
Motorcycle brake sticking/grabbing
Brake grabbing is when motorcycle brakes stick or tend to stick in one position.
Oily linings can often cause motorcycle brakes to seize up in the case of drum brakes. Sometimes mechanics put them together with the brakes without properly cleaning the brake linings. As a result, after a few days of use, the motorcycle brakes can get stuck.
Brake grabbing can occur if the brake shoes are adjusted incorrectly. Even if dust gets inside during this adjustment, the same problem can occur.
Sometimes if the motorcycle brake shoes are misplaced by mistake, brake grabbing also occurs.
Motorcycle brake fluid over-depletion
As the name suggests, brake oil leaking from the disc brake system can cause this problem. This rack fluid can also leak from various junctions or joints of motorcycle brakes, benzo bolts, caliper sides, plunger assembly, or oil tanks. Excess brake fluid leakage is also a cause of underperforming motorcycle brakes. If this situation is not controlled, the cost of maintenance will increase significantly due to damage.
Most fluid leaks from the brake oil tank and caliper are important when taking care of a motorcycle, so these parts should be thoroughly inspected and repaired or replaced as necessary.
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