2007 450 rear brake

[FENKER]

popped the tube fixed it put it back in and my rear brake isnt really working. its all lined up but i have to push really hadr to stop it. anyone know?

[smithjeb]

It will. Pump the pedal a few times - make sure pads are seated.

[grayracer513]

The pedal feel is normal, but the effort needed to stop is higher than normal? Sounds like you contaminated the pads or rotor with something. What did you use as a tire lube?

[FENKER]

tire lube? i dont use anything

[desert-rat660]

maybe u twisted the brake hose

[FENKER]

how woould i do that? i left the brake in its place

[desert-rat660]

just a thought

[Dp2boy]

Gray, I'm assuming changing pads will fix the contaminated pad problem but what do you do if the rotor is contaminated ?

[grayracer513]

Clean it with carb cleaner, rough up the surface with some 280 grit, and clean it again with an automotive brake parts cleaner.

[yamaha542]

check the slave cylinder for grooves sometimes if you compress the slave cylinder it will catch a groove and stick, making it hard to stop, does it drag more too?