Rear brake caliper on the Triumph

[S-Man]

So I was braking on the interstate yesterday coming back from grand island (someone cut me off) and I realized I wasnt breaking nearly as fast as I should. Then I tried using just my rear brake, and it doesnt do shit. Well I get home and I can grab the rear brake caliper and twist it side to side maybe like...an 1/8 of an inch. I dont really know shit about bikes and didnt look at it long, but can someone with some expertise help me take a look at it? I also dont have a stand or anything to work on it with. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreicated. Thanks. Also this is a 97 Triumph Daytona T595

[jaceface]

check bolt tightness obviously, but check your fluid level and try to bleed the caliper and all. are you back in lincoln?

[S-Man]

Ya i'm here until the 30th, I'm gonna take another look at it today.

[triumph955i]

This probably isn't the problem but something to think about. Your front brake does 70 percent of the stopping force when slowing your bike.

[S-Man]

This probably isn't the problem but something to think about. Your front brake does 70 percent of the stopping force when slowing your bike.

I understand this, but you know I'd like the rear brake to work as well.

[jaceface]

I get done working about 6. Unless you wanna swing by the shop at 5:30. 560-8310. Let me know if you need help

[S-Man]

Ya i dunno I looked at the shit and I cant figure anything out. Its like the whole bracket thats holding the caliper on moves

[Mr. Jeff]

i use front and rear about 50 50

[S-Man]

I get done working about 6. Unless you wanna swing by the shop at 5:30. 560-8310. Let me know if you need help

I got some stuff to do tonight, you think I can bring it by sometime tomorrow? Lemme know when a good time for you is. 430-2365

[jaceface]

yea tomorrow works, it would have to be 5:30 or so, if its gunna be later just let me know and you can swing by my place or i can meet you at the shop

[Nickels]

I usually use the rear more.. i like to swing my arms while im braking..