During inspection, if the motorcycle can still be pushed forward even with the rear brake applied, what should you do?

• A. Do not ride the motorcycle until you can have it repaired
• B. Ride slowly to the nearest shop
• C. Try to fix it yourself on the spot
• D. Continue riding but without braking

Answer: (A)

Brakes must reliably hold and slow the motorcycle. If you apply the rear brake and the bike can still be pushed forward, the rear braking system isn’t working correctly. That indicates a fault such as worn pads, a seized caliper, air in a hydraulic line, or misadjustment. Riding with a brake that doesn’t function as it should is unsafe: stopping distances can increase, you can’t control speed effectively, and emergencies become much riskier.

The safest course is to not ride it until it’s repaired. Have a qualified technician inspect and fix the brake, then recheck its function in a safe area before riding again. Riding to a shop or attempting a quick fix on the spot wouldn’t resolve the underlying problem and could put you and others at risk. Continuing to ride with a non-working rear brake is not acceptable safety practice.