Damn! No rear brake?

[vifferman]

Good point and I WILL check it out.

An inspection would be a Good Thing, as it could also be a crudded-up piston, especially if the pads are worn and the piston's a fair way out and you don't have a brake reservoir (because it's a long story).

[buellbabe]

Well its not like I haven't done ANY inspecting but I do admit to ruling out the brake pads at first cos they are relatively newish... but I am starting to think that there could be some crud...as suggested.

Thanks all for your input

[98tls]

Thanks all for your input

No problem.

[homer]

WTFs a break

[homer]

Quick question
are you using EBC pads ?

[FJRider]

More likely the lack of reservoir, means that there is no replacement of fluid when pads/disc wear (even slightly)and cause pistons to move further out the cylinder, to the fluids limit.
If braided lines are not fitted, when brake pedal pressure is applied, all that happens is the brake lines expand slightly. Less pressure is needed to do this than is required to move brake piston(s) and thus work brake.
I would suggest you refit a reservoir to stop...better ...in future...