I am looking for rear brake advise

BudRinPa

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And the abs is wayyy under the seat in a black plastic tray.


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Ok, we are talking about an electronic module, not the hydraulic distribution unit, correct? Damn I wish I had a garage instead of a stone dark parking lot. Thanks Gunslinger. I am very mechanical (used to work on jet engines) and know how to bleed brakes. Just felt better having the manual to assure myself that there was not something I was missing being it is ABS. It just amazes me how much they charge for electronics. My dealer has many brands, one being BMW and said the modules for them are over $2000.00 and fail more than most brands!
 

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Check the simple stuff first. Don't get too focused on what you think it is, do all the simple and free testing and checking to rule out everything else before you start diving into the ABS block. A normal brake bleed and abs function test/cycle, followed by another bleed will tell you a lot.

Did you check the wheel bearings? And by that, I do mean removing the rear wheel and physically turning them with your fingers to see how smooth they are.

If you start out with a firm brake pedal that appears to work fine, ride a few miles and then apply the brake for the first time and have no pedal/brakes, then something is pushing the pads out while you are rolling, indicating not a brake problem, but a wheel/rotor problem. Unless you have already done this, STOP. Don't spend any more energy doing anything else until you check this simple thing first.
 

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Check the simple stuff first. Don't get too focused on what you think it is, do all the simple and free testing and checking to rule out everything else before you start diving into the ABS block. A normal brake bleed and abs function test/cycle, followed by another bleed will tell you a lot.

Did you check the wheel bearings? And by that, I do mean removing the rear wheel and physically turning them with your fingers to see how smooth they are.

If you start out with a firm brake pedal that appears to work fine, ride a few miles and then apply the brake for the first time and have no pedal/brakes, then something is pushing the pads out while you are rolling, indicating not a brake problem, but a wheel/rotor problem. Unless you have already done this, STOP. Don't spend any more energy doing anything else until you check this simple thing first.
Excellent advice...
 

BudRinPa

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Check the simple stuff first. Don't get too focused on what you think it is, do all the simple and free testing and checking to rule out everything else before you start diving into the ABS block. A normal brake bleed and abs function test/cycle, followed by another bleed will tell you a lot.

Did you check the wheel bearings? And by that, I do mean removing the rear wheel and physically turning them with your fingers to see how smooth they are.

If you start out with a firm brake pedal that appears to work fine, ride a few miles and then apply the brake for the first time and have no pedal/brakes, then something is pushing the pads out while you are rolling, indicating not a brake problem, but a wheel/rotor problem. Unless you have already done this, STOP. Don't spend any more energy doing anything else until you check this simple thing first.
Thanks Eric, Makes sense and will do. Waiting for my new rear tire to come and will check bearings at that time along with complete bleeding. Going to take it for a spin tomorrow and will report back with my findings when I have figured something out. All suggestions are appreciated!
 
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