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No brakes !!

binnsy
5 years ago

Took the fatty for a spin today, first time its been out for a couple of months. Up to the first corner and wanted some rear brake, there was none !! Started to head for home to check it out and after trying again a couple of times the pedal came back good as gold. Got home, checked fluid, which gets flushed every year and was full as a boot. Took it out for a ride again without any adjustments at all and was as good as gold.
Find it rather strange that this happened considering all was well as far as fluid was concerned. No signs of any leaks at all. Not all that concerned with it but was wondering if anyone else has had this happen ?? Seems strange.

STEAMER
5 years ago

I am guessing an Air lock. (Bubble) in line from last time you flushed system. It can stay in there forever if not flushed completly.
Lucky you were not hooning.

binnsy
5 years ago

Quoting STEAMER on 23 Sep 2018 12:40 AM
I am guessing an Air lock. (Bubble) in line from last time you flushed system. It can stay in there forever if not flushed completly.
Lucky you were not hooning.

Too old to hoon !!! :-)

bloodog
5 years ago

Happens to my 09 rocker heaps
Its a bitch trying to pull up quick with the front brake

Vic
5 years ago

Quoting bloodog on 23 Sep 2018 09:30 AM
Happens to my 09 rocker heaps
Its a bitch trying to pull up quick with the front brake

That statement brings me back to the 1st time I rode a Harley bloodog.
These fucking things don't stop real well lol.
Say you got a bit of air in there binnsy.

Krash Kinkade
5 years ago

Quoting binnsy on 22 Sep 2018 08:39 AM
Took the fatty for a spin today, first time its been out for a couple of months. Up to the first corner and wanted some rear brake, there was none !! Started to head for home to check it out and after trying again a couple of times the pedal came back good as gold. Got home, checked fluid, which gets flushed every year and was full as a boot. Took it out for a ride again without any adjustments at all and was as good as gold.
Find it rather strange that this happened considering all was well as far as fluid was concerned. No signs of any leaks at all. Not all that concerned with it but was wondering if anyone else has had this happen ?? Seems strange.

binnsy, that's no good, wondering why u flush it every year? I only ever bleed my brakes when I change the pads it it feels like it needs it. I always make sure bleed nipple in highest spot so air can get out.

Sparra
5 years ago

Quoting bloodog on 23 Sep 2018 09:30 AM
Happens to my 09 rocker heaps
Its a bitch trying to pull up quick with the front brake

Quoting Vic on 23 Sep 2018 10:51 AM
That statement brings me back to the 1st time I rode a Harley bloodog.
These fucking things don't stop real well lol.
Say you got a bit of air in there binnsy.

Haahaa...I got off my 77 Bonny and took an 83 Superglide for a test ride,came back and told the owner there was something wrong with the brakes..

bloodog
5 years ago

Quoting binnsy on 22 Sep 2018 08:39 AM
Took the fatty for a spin today, first time its been out for a couple of months. Up to the first corner and wanted some rear brake, there was none !! Started to head for home to check it out and after trying again a couple of times the pedal came back good as gold. Got home, checked fluid, which gets flushed every year and was full as a boot. Took it out for a ride again without any adjustments at all and was as good as gold.
Find it rather strange that this happened considering all was well as far as fluid was concerned. No signs of any leaks at all. Not all that concerned with it but was wondering if anyone else has had this happen ?? Seems strange.

I tried this and it worked then the problem came back give this a go
Tie a heavy weight to your break peddle so it pulls down tight, leave it over night and this may fix it
You can do the same with the front break lever just pull an Elastic Occy Strap so the break is tight leave on over night
Any one can do this and it improves your breaks the idea is, it allows any bubbles to make there way out ov the line

binnsy
5 years ago

Quoting binnsy on 22 Sep 2018 08:39 AM
Took the fatty for a spin today, first time its been out for a couple of months. Up to the first corner and wanted some rear brake, there was none !! Started to head for home to check it out and after trying again a couple of times the pedal came back good as gold. Got home, checked fluid, which gets flushed every year and was full as a boot. Took it out for a ride again without any adjustments at all and was as good as gold.
Find it rather strange that this happened considering all was well as far as fluid was concerned. No signs of any leaks at all. Not all that concerned with it but was wondering if anyone else has had this happen ?? Seems strange.

Quoting bloodog on 23 Sep 2018 10:10 PM
I tried this and it worked then the problem came back give this a go
Tie a heavy weight to your break peddle so it pulls down tight, leave it over night and this may fix it
You can do the same with the front break lever just pull an Elastic Occy Strap so the break is tight leave on over night
Any one can do this and it improves your breaks the idea is, it allows any bubbles to make there way out ov the line

Will give it a try and see what happens, thanks.

binnsy
5 years ago

Quoting binnsy on 22 Sep 2018 08:39 AM
Took the fatty for a spin today, first time its been out for a couple of months. Up to the first corner and wanted some rear brake, there was none !! Started to head for home to check it out and after trying again a couple of times the pedal came back good as gold. Got home, checked fluid, which gets flushed every year and was full as a boot. Took it out for a ride again without any adjustments at all and was as good as gold.
Find it rather strange that this happened considering all was well as far as fluid was concerned. No signs of any leaks at all. Not all that concerned with it but was wondering if anyone else has had this happen ?? Seems strange.

Quoting Krash Kinkade on 23 Sep 2018 09:23 PM
binnsy, that's no good, wondering why u flush it every year? I only ever bleed my brakes when I change the pads it it feels like it needs it. I always make sure bleed nipple in highest spot so air can get out.

Change all fluids every year mate, just a habit more than a necessity I suppose. Do it with all my stuff, mowers etc.

98fxstc
5 years ago

Quoting binnsy on 22 Sep 2018 08:39 AM
Took the fatty for a spin today, first time its been out for a couple of months. Up to the first corner and wanted some rear brake, there was none !! Started to head for home to check it out and after trying again a couple of times the pedal came back good as gold. Got home, checked fluid, which gets flushed every year and was full as a boot. Took it out for a ride again without any adjustments at all and was as good as gold.
Find it rather strange that this happened considering all was well as far as fluid was concerned. No signs of any leaks at all. Not all that concerned with it but was wondering if anyone else has had this happen ?? Seems strange.

Quoting bloodog on 23 Sep 2018 10:10 PM
I tried this and it worked then the problem came back give this a go
Tie a heavy weight to your break peddle so it pulls down tight, leave it over night and this may fix it
You can do the same with the front break lever just pull an Elastic Occy Strap so the break is tight leave on over night
Any one can do this and it improves your breaks the idea is, it allows any bubbles to make there way out ov the line

I like to loosen the cover on the master cylinder and break the seal on the rubber cover as well, to assist the escape of the air bubbles.
Good idea to make sure master cylinder is pretty level so as not to lose any fluid.

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