So for a while my rear brake pedal was becoming harder and harder to push and return. It finally got to the point where you would push it and it wouldn’t return on its own at all. initially I thought maybe the MC spring broke or MC failure, but today I took it apart and here’s what I found...





the bushing had so much burned up, caked on what I’m assuming is grease, it just was seizing. The bushings are $7 a piece at the dealer because getting them out is a PITA. Used a socket but still ended up boogering one up. Not sure if the wrong grease was used at some point or what, but after I cleaned them up, and greased them with a moisture resistant grease that can stand the heat, the pedal returns like normal.

 

I had the problem on my 15 Ultra. Mine was so bad it was hard to get the brake lever off. Just used some sand paper to clean it up and put some grease on it. Has been working fine for the past year.

 

New to me 2015 FLHTK seems like there is not much breaking to the rear. Defiantly wont lock up. ABS? The fronts are touchy as can be.

 

Install a grease fitting. It's literally a 10 minute job vs taking that pita off every other season. My softbrake extended pedal came with one.

 

It's typical with these bikes, my 16 sgs is the same way, rear takes some effort while the fronts are very grabby. I'm in the habit of applying both brakes most of the time.

 

Screamingeagle, Yes less rear brake than my 2001 Classic and twice the front. Those dual calipers are touchy.

Bake