Question re the new 'Storm' models....

[Tal]

So we all know about the rear brake problems on the new gen Rockets and the recall to fix that problem...some say it hasnt worked and they still need to get their brakes bled again even after the recall fix.
My question is do the new Storm models have a rear brake problem and if not what has been changed on them to rectify the problem that the new gen 2.5's had?...

 

[stollydriver]

So we all know about the rear brake problems on the new gen Rockets and the recall to fix that problem...some say it hasnt worked and they still need to get their brakes bled again even after the recall fix.
My question is do the new Storm models have a rear brake problem and if not what has been changed on them to rectify the problem that the new gen 2.5's had?...

Good question well made. Do Rockets in warmer climates suffer more than cooler climates. I had a Range Rover that boiled it's fluid and brakes failed - that was during a so called heat wave.

 

[Ward]

My '22 GT had 2000 miles on it when I bought it last August, complete with spongy rear brake. I had the 2 recalls done (new rear master cylinder and fuse upgrade) and now rear brake is fine. A friend of mine has just bought a new Storm GT, and not happy with the rear brake asked my to have a ride on it. The rear is spongy with too much travel, and obviously has air in it and needs bleeding. No idea how/why Triumph can send bike out like this ?

Also, the gear lever is 25mm (1") lower than mine, and you can hardly get you're toecap under it ! WTF ?

 

[Kiwicol]

I didn't know Wales had heat waves . . .

The rear brake issue has to be something amiss in the assembly line & the initial system bleed IMO.

 

[stollydriver]

I didn't know Wales had heat waves . . .

The rear brake issue has to be something amiss in the assembly line & the initial system bleed IMO.

Heat waves are rare i agree, 2 or 3 days maximum

 

[A1A Rider]

Riding '25 Storm GT in South Florida. No issues with the rear brake. It only squealed for the first 2K miles, but no issues with the pedal travel, no sponginess, zero issues.

Edit - more info: One thing I learned with my Rocket is to step on the rear brake harder than on my other lighter bike. At first, I was applying, perhaps, the rear brake at the same pressure I learned my other bike needed. At first, I was using the same amount on the Rocket and it felt inadequate. Then, as I was getting used to the new heavier bike, I little-by-little started to adapt and press more, then the bike started to brake with just the rear brake enough as a bike should. Getting the rear brake to perform well absolutely changed how the bike handles at low speed maneuvering.

PS: It is possible that Storm versions have metallic compound pads on the rear brake only. These metallic compound pads brake harder but take longer to conform to the disc, no amount of bedding-in helps. On my other bike I upgraded to metallic compound pads long time ago to add brake performance, it took too, 2k miles for them to stop squealing. Thus, I wonder if it is the same compound used for Storm and only the rear pads.

 

[Razorine]

I’ve ridden my bike for over 400 km in average temperatures of around 45°C—it was absolutely scorching! The heat was intense, and the engine made it feel even hotter, almost unbearable at times. Still, I was impressed that I didn’t experience any brake fade or sponginess throughout the ride. Honestly, that was probably the harshest climate you could ever ride in, and the bike held up like a champ.
Its the new gen Rocket Storm, so I probably think the problem lies with the Triumph Dealer who assembled your bike, rear brake not probably bleed properly or wrong brake fluid used

 

[A1A Rider]

Razorine, I use this ugly solution to keep my leg from developing heat damage in S. Florida: Found a way to keep the radiator heat from cooking my lower leg
Yes, it is weird looking, but it does keep my leg from being cooked on a GT peg and from Competition Werkes slip-on heat bubble, when putting the right leg on the pavement during traffic lights. It helps so much that I totally stopped caring about the looks. Still looking for a less visible solution but I am content with the protection it provides for my today's rides. Overall, you might mimic something similar.

 

[BrewinProf]

5000 miles on my Storm and no issues at all with the rear brakes.

 

[Razorine]

Yes i saw your thread a few days ago regarding the same and it looks ugly as ****(no disrespect) , the shin protector on my touring pants does a decent job to protect from the heat. But hope u have some idea for protection for the boots. During this ride due to extreme heat the soles separated from the shoe due failure of the gum.

Razorine, I use this ugly solution to keep my leg from developing heat damage in S. Florida: Found a way to keep the radiator heat from cooking my lower leg
Yes, it is weird looking, but it does keep my leg from being cooked on a GT peg and from Competition Werkes slip-on heat bubble, when putting the right leg on the pavement during traffic lights. It helps so much that I totally stopped caring about the looks. Still looking for a less visible solution but I am content with the protection it provides for my today's rides. Overall, you might mimic something similar.