Couple of things....

1. Put the bike on the centerstand and make sure the rear wheel rotates
with minimal rub from the rear brake. There WILL be some, but not a lot.
Spin it with your left hand and  tap the rear brake pedal with your foot
(this requires some dexterity) making sure that it releases fully after
each tap.

2. The real fix will be that you should loosen the rear brake mounting
bracket (where it mounts on the swingarm) everytime you work on the rear
brakes or remove the rear wheel. When everything is back together, slip the
caliper over the rotor and make sure it is CENTERED! Give the rear brake
pedal a tap and see if it centers it for you. Just give it a visual check
and THEN tighten down on the bolts that secure the assembly to the rear
swingarm.

Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.kevinhawk.com
Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 //'93 Yamaha GTS1000


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I just replaced a rear set of brakes pads that I only renewed early this
season, maybe 7-8000 miles ago! They were the standard EBC Kevlar pads. One
side was definitely worn more than the other but both still badly worn. The
brake doesn't seem to be dragging and I don't ride with my foot on the
pedal. Any ideas? Dud set?

Unfortunately, I couldn't wait around to mail order another brand or at
least the better grade EBC so I have another set of the Kevlar ones in
there. At least they're not too expensive and easy to change.

Anyone with similar experience?

Joe.

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