Rear Brake Feels a little weak?
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Road Captain
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Rear Brake Feels a little weak?
The rear brakes on my 05 FXDCI feel a little weak lately in the stopping Dept.The pads are 90% and the rotor is in great shape.The bike has 18K on it and its still got the original brake fluid in it.Will new fluid help,or should I get better pads,or even a new caliper?
Road Warrior
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From: Deltona, FL
Yes, a fluid change will help. Any brake system will get water in it over time, which will become vapor under heat in the caliper. Vapor is compressible whereas liquids for the most part are not.
Plus the water can corrode your components.
Plus the water can corrode your components.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Newtown, PA
Brake fluid is Hydroscopic. That means it absorbs water/moisture. This is a good thing as when the brake fluid absorbs water/moisture, it keeps it away from braking system components. However, you need to periodically change the brake fluid as its effectiveness will diminish after about 2 years.
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