Sooooo, did your salesman forget to tell you that the brakes actually need broken in? Burnished, I think they call it. I don't have my owners book at hand so can't check it but I think they address this problem there. Brand new the rear brakes don't offer much stopping power, (my salesman warned me about that). I'm up to 2100 miles on mine and the rear brakes are working much better. I can lock them up with a little effort. I don't think there is a problem here, its just a matter of time and riding style. The front brake is very good, capable of locking up the wheel (with two fingers) at speeds over 60 mph (tractor with bale forks pulled onto the hiway in AR in front of me). Heavy use of the back brakes before they have been broken in results in a glazed surface on the discs and this reduces stopping power. Perhaps softer brake pads may help but I haven't seen the need.
OK, I should probably note that this works for me but may not work for everyone else.
Dwight
OK, I should probably note that this works for me but may not work for everyone else.
Dwight