New Wide Glide - Rear Brake Issue
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I've just got back from a trip visiting the Normandy D-Day beaches. I've been running in my bike and have now done around 850 miles. The rear brake however doesn't seem to be working properly. I started using the brakes gently to get the brakes bedded in, the front brake is working fine but the back is hardly providing any braking force. On a hill it is all you can do to stop the bike rolling backwards, I don't think it would hold the bike two up. It's nearing its first service so I will ask the dealer to look at it. Has anyone else had issues with the rear brake?
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I've just got back from a trip visiting the Normandy D-Day beaches. I've been running in my bike and have now done around 850 miles. The rear brake however doesn't seem to be working properly. I started using the brakes gently to get the brakes bedded in, the front brake is working fine but the back is hardly providing any braking force. On a hill it is all you can do to stop the bike rolling backwards, I don't think it would hold the bike two up. It's nearing its first service so I will ask the dealer to look at it. Has anyone else had issues with the rear brake?
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Thanks guys for the replies. I think the air in the system idea is worth getting checked out. I have tried putting a lot of pressure on the rear brake to see what would happen and nothing much did, so it does sound like there could be air in the system. I'll contact my dealer and get the bike looked at.
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
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Before I went and spent a lot of money for a new rotor or pads, I would try this or similar product....a lot cheaper and less hassle if the dealer can't handle the job.
http://www.harborfreight.com/brake-b...kit-92474.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/brake-b...kit-92474.html
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If the pedal feels 'spongy' it's almost certainly air in the system. If you're just not getting engagement at maximum travel, it could be several things -- worn pads, improper pedal adjustment.
I'm a big believer in checking the easiest and cheapest-to-fix things first. Eliminate them and go forward with more complex, more expensive fixes if necessary.
The first thing I'd do is check the mounting bolts and particularly the bridge bolt on the caliper. Torque the mounting bolts to spec and then torque the little bridge bolt to spec.
My front brake lever was just a tad 'soft' so I torqued the fasteners then I torqued the bridge bolt to spec. It dosn't take much. You'll definitely need an inch-pound torque wrench.
Might sound silly but I could notice the difference. Besides, it's a no-cost thing to do and as simple as it sounds...... You just never know.
I'm a big believer in checking the easiest and cheapest-to-fix things first. Eliminate them and go forward with more complex, more expensive fixes if necessary.
The first thing I'd do is check the mounting bolts and particularly the bridge bolt on the caliper. Torque the mounting bolts to spec and then torque the little bridge bolt to spec.
My front brake lever was just a tad 'soft' so I torqued the fasteners then I torqued the bridge bolt to spec. It dosn't take much. You'll definitely need an inch-pound torque wrench.
Might sound silly but I could notice the difference. Besides, it's a no-cost thing to do and as simple as it sounds...... You just never know.
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I know this thread is old but got a SuperGlide with 41 miles on it with the same problem - have adjusted pedal position but am waiting for the snow/ice to clear before I can test it!
Spoke to the dealer who is happy to have it back to investigate but can't help thinking this might just be simple adjustment/pad wearing in - particularily if the rotors were not properly cleaned before first use resulting in contaminated pads.
certainly the angle of the pedal wasnt right either - the pedal isn't soft (no air) - and the bike does slow, although not quickly, but holding on a steep grade wasnt easy... all together a bit weird.
Luckily front is absolutely fine...
Have come accross a few similar threads about new dyna's and rear brake
Spoke to the dealer who is happy to have it back to investigate but can't help thinking this might just be simple adjustment/pad wearing in - particularily if the rotors were not properly cleaned before first use resulting in contaminated pads.
certainly the angle of the pedal wasnt right either - the pedal isn't soft (no air) - and the bike does slow, although not quickly, but holding on a steep grade wasnt easy... all together a bit weird.
Luckily front is absolutely fine...
Have come accross a few similar threads about new dyna's and rear brake
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