Adjust the back brake.

[Ward P]

How much meat left on the pads Ward and how much travel are you talking about ?

I'll have to check out my "meat" - but it's been a while since they were changed.

Probably 15 - 20mm movement on the brake pedal before anything happens.

Mm that's more than i have i will have a look at mine in the morning and see
I have a new rear tyre to scrub in so i might wander out you way about lunchtime sunday

Off to Melbourne bright(or not so) and early in the morning, so wont be around. Cathy's here though, always looking for an excuse for a coffee!

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Wardy pad wear has no relevance to pedal travel as it's a compensating port master. As caliper pistons move outward the master compensates for the extra volume created in the system. Odds on the rear caliper seals are sticking and drawing the pistons back to far and hence each time you operate brake it has to take up the clearance before any brake application is felt. Seal distortion is all that brings the pistons back to rest position. Do as Global suggests and if it fixs prob then the caliper seals are at fault

Thanks, I'll give it a try and post up results.