My 2009 TXC250 rear brake requires very little force to lock up. I don't believe there is any problem with it. I'm just wanting more progressive feel so I can apply slight to moderate drag without full tire slide. I know that the braking is quite incredible on modern bikes, but man could I use more feedback thru the boot feel when riding slower steep technical trails. Any ideas on hardware adjustments or riding style?
I had the same issue with Yam WR250, my solution was to remove some of the brake pad material to lessen the contact area and therefore reduce the braking effect, see picture below.
Might try popping the piston out of the caliper and making sure everything is nice and clean-when the seals get dirty the piston does not float as well and the brake pads are always tight on the disc; this results in overbraking
Carving on the pads is a time honored fix. Cutting some large grooves also improves the mud handling capabilities. I used DP carbon pads (front) once and the grabbed better than the stockers. Cam.
Fully agree with KCcam. reduce pad area, then cut groves then, create more play in the pedal. I would one at a time and suck and see.
Noticed same thing. These brakes are very good on both ends. With new boots though had to really keep a light touch.
This worked for me on my '10 Te 250. At first the pedal was set pretty high and I was having the same problem with lockups. Adjusting in extra play allows you to have a bit of a softer touch on the brakes. I can't say I've ever wanted less braking power (or horsepower for that matter) but good modulation is a must.
I have long legs and without adjusting the pedal i find sitting anywhere else but over the rear wheel makes it hard to have your foot on the pedal with out depressing it (due to he hip/knee/ankle angle). The free play gives a much more progressive feel and tends to lock up less as you have to press it further to engage it.
Same here. Wasn't so pronounced with my Gaerne boots but with my Sidi's I was having to point my toes out (before adjusting) to keep from riding the brakes.
Just adjusted mine, cam and shaft adjust as far as they would go. Should keep my foot at a better position for braking. Seems every bike I need to do this from the factory.
