{"id":5112,"date":"2025-02-03T07:58:21","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T07:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/?p=5112"},"modified":"2025-02-03T08:00:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T08:00:25","slug":"how-to-avoid-resting-foot-on-brake-while-driving-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/riding\/how-to-avoid-resting-foot-on-brake-while-driving-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"How to avoid resting foot on brake while driving bike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Resting your foot on the rear brake pedal while riding can lead to brake wear, overheating, and reduced fuel efficiency. Here\u2019s how to avoid it and properly adjust the rear brake free play:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_to_Avoid_Resting_Your_Foot_on_the_Rear_Brake\"><\/span><strong>1. How to Avoid Resting Your Foot on the Rear Brake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/riding\/how-to-avoid-resting-foot-on-brake-while-driving-bike\/#1_How_to_Avoid_Resting_Your_Foot_on_the_Rear_Brake\" >1. How to Avoid Resting Your Foot on the Rear Brake<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/riding\/how-to-avoid-resting-foot-on-brake-while-driving-bike\/#My_FOOT_PLACEMENT_Was_Wrong\" >My FOOT PLACEMENT Was Wrong<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/riding\/how-to-avoid-resting-foot-on-brake-while-driving-bike\/#2_How_to_Adjust_Rear_Brake_Free_Play\" >2. How to Adjust Rear Brake Free Play<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/riding\/how-to-avoid-resting-foot-on-brake-while-driving-bike\/#For_Drum_Brakes_Most_Commuter_Bikes\" >For Drum Brakes (Most Commuter Bikes)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/riding\/how-to-avoid-resting-foot-on-brake-while-driving-bike\/#For_Disc_Brakes_Rarely_Need_Adjustment\" >For Disc Brakes (Rarely Need Adjustment)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Correct Foot Positioning<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always keep the ball of your foot on the footpeg, not on the brake pedal.<\/li>\n<li>Shift your foot to the brake pedal <strong>only when needed<\/strong> and return it to the peg after braking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Check &amp; Adjust Brake Pedal Height<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If the brake pedal is too high, it might tempt you to rest your foot on it.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust it so that it\u2019s comfortable to reach without accidentally pressing it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Develop Riding Awareness<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regularly check if your foot is resting on the pedal while riding.<\/li>\n<li>Make a habit of consciously lifting your foot away after braking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Use the Rear Brake Only When Necessary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid excessive use of the rear brake; rely on the front brake for most stopping power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"title\" class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\">\n<h3 class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_FOOT_PLACEMENT_Was_Wrong\"><\/span>My FOOT PLACEMENT Was Wrong<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"top-row\" class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\">\n<div id=\"owner\" class=\"item style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Xxi3rdTZCXo&amp;ab_channel=MotoJitsu%C2%AE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find The Perfect Spot For Your Feet\u00a0 while cornering<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=00DwT-lAYKQ&amp;ab_channel=MikeonBikes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Motorcycle Foot Position | EXPLAINED<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Hh8NIdsVr8I&amp;ab_channel=MotoJitsu%C2%AE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ultimate Guide To Mastering The Rear Brake On Your Motorcycle<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Foot Position for ADV Motorcycles Off-Road<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Arch of the Foot Peg Placement<\/li>\n<li>Ball of the Foot Peg Placement<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Our <strong>toes and the toe box of the boot are responsible for operating the shifting lever and the rear brake.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5113\" src=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bottom-of-foot.jpg\" alt=\"Bottom-of-foot\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/Bottom-of-foot.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/Bottom-of-foot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/Bottom-of-foot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/Bottom-of-foot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/Bottom-of-foot-266x177.jpg 266w, https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/Bottom-of-foot-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5114\" src=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Boot-Bottom.jpg\" alt=\"Boot-Bottom\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/Boot-Bottom.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/Boot-Bottom-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/Boot-Bottom-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/Boot-Bottom-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_to_Adjust_Rear_Brake_Free_Play\"><\/span><strong>2. How to Adjust Rear Brake Free Play<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rear brake free play refers to the small movement in the brake pedal before the brake engages. If it\u2019s too tight, the brake might engage even when you don\u2019t intend to, causing unnecessary wear. If it\u2019s too loose, braking response might be delayed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Drum_Brakes_Most_Commuter_Bikes\"><\/span><strong>For Drum Brakes (Most Commuter Bikes)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>free play of the brake pedal before the engagement of brake should be between 10 ~ 15 mm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5115 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/free-play-of-the-brake-pedal-10-15mm-tvs-raider.jpg\" alt=\"free play of the brake pedal 10-15mm tvs raider\" width=\"670\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/free-play-of-the-brake-pedal-10-15mm-tvs-raider.jpg 670w, https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/free-play-of-the-brake-pedal-10-15mm-tvs-raider-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Locate the Adjuster Nut<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Find the <strong>adjuster nut<\/strong> near the rear brake drum (connected to the brake rod).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increase or Decrease Free Play<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To Reduce Free Play<\/strong> (Tighter brake response) \u2192 Turn the adjuster nut <strong>clockwise<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To Increase Free Play<\/strong> (Looser brake response) \u2192 Turn the adjuster nut <strong>counterclockwise<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check Free Play<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Press the rear brake pedal lightly. There should be around <strong>10-20mm of free play<\/strong> before the brake engages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Check Rear Brake lights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Test Ride<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>After adjustment, ride slowly and test the brake response. Ensure it&#8217;s not too tight or too loose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KtKnITHFrfU?si=SeWG_a5ZdH-TbjgT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brake Pedal Free Play Adjustment | Hunter 350<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Disc_Brakes_Rarely_Need_Adjustment\"><\/span><strong>For Disc Brakes (Rarely Need Adjustment)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Most bikes with rear <strong>disc brakes<\/strong> have an automatic adjustment system.<\/li>\n<li>If braking feels weak, check for <strong>brake fluid level<\/strong> and <strong>brake pad wear<\/strong> instead of adjusting free play.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By keeping your foot off the brake pedal and properly adjusting free play, you\u2019ll enhance braking efficiency, improve fuel economy, and extend brake life<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Resting your foot on the rear brake pedal while riding can lead to brake wear, overheating, and reduced fuel efficiency. Here\u2019s how to avoid it and properly adjust the rear brake free play: 1. How to Avoid Resting Your Foot on the Rear Brake \u2705 Correct Foot Positioning Always keep the ball of your foot [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5113,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5112","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-riding","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5112","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5112"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5112\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5119,"href":"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5112\/revisions\/5119"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5112"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/bikes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}