Rear brake locked up on me twice while on my way home yesterday. I loosened the brake pipe nut to relieve pressure and tightened it back as a quick fix to get home. Went about ten miles, and rear brake started seizing again on it's own. After that I called a buddy and trailered it home.

I haven't looked at it yet, but would like advice on what to look for and where to start.

The bike HAS been sitting for months, and I've recently put in about 700 miles with no incident.

First I assume you didn't over fill the brake reservoir. Your caliper probably needs to be disassembled, cleaned and new seals put in. That, along with new fluid should fix any problems.

Mad

Also, make sure you aren't riding with your toe resting on the brake pedal. That will quickly overheat the brakes and make them stick.

Mad

Good insight!

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