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It can cause the rear wheel's contact with the road surface to be inadequate.
A faulty rear suspension can worsen the wheel’s contact with the road, especially over uneven surfaces, and impair stability and control. A working front suspension does not remove that risk. Brake pads and shoes belong to the braking system: replacing them is not an automatic repair for a suspension fault. The cause must be properly inspected and repaired.
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It can cause the rear wheel's contact with the road surface to be inadequate.
It requires replacement of fixed mechanical elements such as brake pads and brake shoes.
It does not affect the riding of the motorcycle in any way if the front suspension system is working correctly.
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