1999 softail. I felt the rear end dragiing when I went to move the bike. Jacked up the bike and rear wheel is locked up. Looked at the rotor and it’s bent all the way around. Any ideas? All I can think of is the last time I rode it my rear brake pedal got caught on the exhaust and made the rear brake stick. Did it overheat and warp that fast? Everything lines up as far as belt and pulleys n stuff. Before I took it off of the lift after powdercoating the swing arm it all spun freely.

 

I would pull the pads,then spin the wheel to inspect how bad it is.

 

if its locked up and that bent id say it shot..
i just did rear rotor and pads think the rotor was 103 and pads where 55 or something

 

When was rear wheel serviced last?
Is correct wheel spacer placement being used?

 

All you have to do is replace the rotor.

I had the same thing happen to me a few years ago and I replace the rotor and then went through the rest of the system looking for the cause and found nothing.
I have no idea why it happened but I haven't had any problems in the 6 or 7 years since I had to replace my rotor.

Just for fun when you replace your rotor I'd suggest flushing your brake fluid.

 

yes. Fluid is fresh. I believe the cause was I fitted a touring brake pedal on and did not realize it was stuck On the exhaust when pressed. So I put a dent in the pipe for clearance. All good now. But I think the 2 miles I rode with the brake dragging fried the rotor!!!

 

yes. The spacer setup is the same as when I got the bike.

 

Got a gently used rotor from a friend, ordered new pads. Just roder her around for a bit. Rolls freely when coasting now and brakes were great. Thanks for the help!!!