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Number of posts: 55 Age: 62 Location: Edmonton, Canada Points: 1286 Registration date: 2009-02-02
Subject: CBS Brakes Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:13 am
Just changed the brake fluid. I bled the front without any issues but the rear wont bleed down properly. They lever has a squishy feeling. (air) I have a service manual and followed the instructions but no success. I think I missed something because it is a combined braking system. I don't have a bleeder I plan on doing as much maintenance as possible myself. This is one of those maintenance issues I would like to clear up. Thanks for your help.
trouble1100 Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 176 Age: 55 Location: Plum Pa Points: 1013 Registration date: 2010-04-30
Subject: Re: CBS Brakes Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:05 am
Check the rear brake lever feel on another Silverwing. When I rebuilt our orphan Reflex the spongy feeling of the rear lever after bleeding drove me nuts until I compared the feel to the Silverwing. I arrived at the conclusion that the lever needs enough travel to trip the start relay micro switch. The first click you here is the brake light switch; the lever should feel somewhat spongy until you hear the second click. If the lever firms after that click is heard, you should be good to go.
tubeck Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 85 Age: 59 Location: Ft Pierce fl Points: 400 Registration date: 2011-08-10
Subject: Re: CBS Brakes Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:38 am
I went thru the same thing. Still did not feel right. I was told the rubber brake lines expand some giving that feeling of air in the lines.
old fart Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 55 Age: 62 Location: Edmonton, Canada Points: 1286 Registration date: 2009-02-02
Subject: Re: CBS Brakes Wed Sep 28, 2011 3:11 pm
got it sorted out. I had very little brake pads left in the back. Bled the brakes some more, replaced the pads brand new bike. some days life is good
wingmann Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 36 Age: 55 Location: HAM lake MN. USA Points: 700 Registration date: 2010-08-22
Subject: Re: CBS Brakes Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:37 pm
My 2010 silverwings brake levers have had a little squishy feel from the first day when I got it from the Dealer new and they work good.I think Honda pland to make them a little squishy so they do not grab to hard when first aplyed.
Subject: CBS Brakes 
Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:13 am
