Rear Brake binding?

A long explanation is in my other post;

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...0&postcount=26

But after my first journey today, the bike came to a shuddering halt, couldn't move it even when in neutral, looks like the rear brake could be binding? Can some one tell me where the rear brake reservoir is located?

Also would lack of fluid cause the brake to stick or is it to do with the adjustment of the caliper itself?

I could push the bike after a few minutes after it had first stuck so i don't think it's an egine/clutch mechanical failure, any ideas?

Also, is this a garage fix, or could I try topping up and bleeding the brakes myself?

You'll certainly know if the brake is binding, try putting your hand near (not on!) the rear disc or caliper, if it's hot, then it'll be your caliper sticking. Also, the disc itself may be discoloured (bluing). Won't be a lack of fluid, this will cause the brake not be poor or not work at all.
The reservoir is located above the pedal, follow the hose from the slave cylinder (which is attached to the pedal) and it'll take you to the reservoir, it's about at calf height RHS of the bike as you sit on it, attached to the frame (just below the seat)
Go to ducatiomaha.com, select OEM PARTS, select the year and model from the list and ALL of the schematics for your machine will appear, along with part numbers VERY useful site

[singletrack]

The rear brake reservoir is on the side of the bike somewhere near the offside footpeg.

You can see it here hidden inside the frame, above the footpeg and frame bung and to the right of the rear shock.


I imagine if you fill the reservoir and bleed the brakes it should be ok - but I am not a great mechanic.
Better wait for someone else to come along.

By the way the bike looks lovely - I hope you manage to sort it out.

Thanks for the responses both of you, the pic makes it very clear and as you say satan916, I should be able to tell if there's plenty of fluid. Come to think of it, the edge of the disk did look very blueish?

Thanks for the web site link too, will check now..

[Dukedesmo]

I had the rear brake on my 916 bind and within 3 or 4 miles the brake had locked solid and the pads were on fire.

Funny thing is it's the only time the rear brake's ever worked...

Make sure you have enough free-play at the lever end. You should be able to push the lever down a little way before it starts to work. There is a pin at the lever end which pushes in to the master cylinder which is adjustable. If there is not enough free play adjust the pin - it's fairly clear what you need to do to adjust it.
It's a common problem which is easily fixed.

[Nickj]

Originally Posted by Dukedesmo

I had the rear brake on my 916 bind and within 3 or 4 miles the brake had locked solid and the pads were on fire.

Funny thing is it's the only time the rear brake's ever worked...

After hours of work I got mine to work in a woodeny kind of way, the down side is the brake light switch died in the process. Should have lef it alone, not like it really gets used.
My old MR2 had the rear alloys covered in droplets of melted disc once.. must have looked spectacular from the outside

Well, I managed to ride home on using the front brake only, I'll get my local idependant ducati dealer to look at it on Monday.

Back to the push bike for tomorrow I think

[steeevvvooo]

Originally Posted by Davidg1230

Well, I managed to ride home on using the front brake only, I'll get my local idependant ducati dealer to look at it on Monday.

Back to the push bike for tomorrow I think

seriously, If you are close enough to Rosso Corse take it there (if you didn't mean them already)

They are excellent, and much cheaper that other Ducati "specialists" in London. There are a few other recommended outside of London, but I always use Rosso Corse

Hope it's all sorted soon

Originally Posted by steeevvvooo

seriously, If you are close enough to Rosso Corse take it there (if you didn't mean them already)

They are excellent, and much cheaper that other Ducati "specialists" in London. There are a few other recommended outside of London, but I always use Rosso Corse

Hope it's all sorted soon

Yes I mean them, I'm calling in the morning to book something for Monday hopefully. I don't need to ride the bike tomorrow, today has been stressful enough

[Albie]

Originally Posted by Davidg1230

Yes I mean them, I'm calling in the morning to book something for Monday hopefully. I don't need to ride the bike tomorrow, today has been stressful enough

Don't panic too much . These things happen and calipers make just need a good clean or free up from brake dust or poor maintenance . Good to just check the fronts too at the same time.

I had my s4 fronts lock due too not sliding back properly. Cleaned and greased the slide. Copper slip