F650 Brake FAQs Index

Q. Why does my Brake Pedal Pulse?
A. See Brake Pedal Pulsation.
Q. Why do my Brakes Squeal and How can I Stop it?
A. See the Brake Pad FAQ for Answers
Q. Brake Light Burn Out? Common Problem.
A. See the Brake Light FAQ - Man, you must be burned out!.
Q. My Brake Light Doesn't Work (at ALL/Only with the Rear/Brake/Stays On all the time)
A. See the Brake Light FAQ - My Brake Light Doesn't Work.
Q. How do I bleed my Brakes? How Long will my Pads Last? What are Speedbleeders? What about Steel Braided Hoses? Entire Units?
A. See the Brake Maintenance FAQ.
Q. I've got Short Fingers. I can only just reach the Brake Lever. Is there an adjustable one like I've seen on some Japanese Bikes?
A. Sure, Ducati make a Lever which fits, as does Wudo. See the Aftermarket levers FAQ.
Q. What's the REAL Brake Light Bulb Number?
A. It's here, and there are a few choices. Rear Brake-light Bulb FAQ. by Hombre sin Nombre
Q. What's the Relationship between Front/Rear Wheel Braking, Tyre Contact Area etc?
A. Check the Misc. Brake Questions FAQ.

Q: What about ABS Brakes. I have never used them. Do I need to Change my Driving? Can I repair them? Do they work? What about De-activation?
A: All your ABS questions answered in at Andy #982's All About ABS FAQ.
Q: What about this GS/Dakar Brake Recall I heard about?
A: Refer the GS Brake Maintenance FAQ.
Q: My Brake Rotor Bolts came loose and knocked my Swingarm/trashed my Speedo. Is this Common?
A: A few cases have been reported. Refer the GS Brake Maintenance FAQ.
Q: I have a mystery hole near my front brake caliper. Is something missing?
A: See the GS Brake Maintenance FAQ.