Posted for SRREMOD - Rear Brake Bleeding Problem

[omega man]

I’m on a 2007 RT, changed brake pads, front & rear. Bleed front ok, but I am not getting any fluid to the rear brake. Any ideas as to cause of the problem?

He is having a bit of trouble posting. Perhaps we can help him out?

TIA

OM

 

[20774]

Added more to the title for visibility.

 

[Lendog]

I’m on a 2007 RT, changed brake pads, front & rear. Bleed front ok, but I am not getting any fluid to the rear brake. Any ideas as to cause of the problem?

He is having a bit of trouble posting. Perhaps we can help him out?

TIA

OM

Rear brake hose could have internal damage

 

[pauls1150]

There are MANY lines and fittings on that rear circuit... and don't overlook a clogged, or Bad, pressure modulator (ABS control unit).

 

[AntonLargiader]

He could have adjusted the rear pedal height improperly.

 

[Lendog]

There are MANY lines and fittings on that rear circuit... and don't overlook a clogged, or Bad, pressure modulator (ABS control unit).

I say this all the time, if you do not know when the brake fluid was last changed, change the brake fluid and record the date, do it again in a year and every year after, I’ve seen bikes with 100,000+ miles that have never had ABS issues, I’ve seen bikes with 5,000 miles with ABS issues because lack of routine service,
ABS rebuild or replacement is pricey