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Old 05-04-2016, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 0maha
That was my question as well.

When the OP described the front lever as "frozen", I took that to mean that the front brakes were (for lack of a better way of putting it) 100% 'engaged'. Apparently not, if he was able to roll it.

Some questions for the OP:

- Are the front brakes, as things stand, completely disengaged?
- Will any amount of effort on the brake lever deliver any amount of braking on the front?
- Is the rear brake functioning normally?
- Any idea what would happen if this failure had occurred at speed?
In theory, if the valve were in the frozen closed position, it would not allow fluid to flow to the caliper, giving a hard lever, and no brake control. But if what the OP said is correct, (I have never had to look at the fluid diagram) it only happens to one wheel, giving at least partial braking. The problem is its one complete unit, so is it the control module shorting, causing the valve to not operate or is it a mechanical failure and something causing the valve to fail.
 
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Old 05-04-2016, 03:46 PM
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I've seen a few other threads on this, but usually involving 2010 bikes. Mine is a 2015. Any problems with the Rushmores???
 
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What bike will you replace the H-D with?
 
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Originally Posted by cajunlowrider
I've seen a few other threads on this, but usually involving 2010 bikes. Mine is a 2015. Any problems with the Rushmores???


Good question, as front and backs are now linked.....
 
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Old 05-04-2016, 04:18 PM
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I called two of my local dealerships... neither one has heard of any HCU problems. Then I called Harley Davidson, they didn't really tell me much of anything but suggested I call a dealership local to me and have them pick up malfunctioning bike. They said they'd be happy to help my dealership diagnose the problems if they requested help.
 
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Old 05-04-2016, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by rjjj629
I called two of my local dealerships... neither one has heard of any HCU problems. Then I called Harley Davidson, they didn't really tell me much of anything but suggested I call a dealership local to me and have them pick up malfunctioning bike. They said they'd be happy to help my dealership diagnose the problems if they requested help.
are you having issues, too? or just calling to see what they said?
 
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Old 05-04-2016, 04:24 PM
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just calling to see what they said - based on the OP
 
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Originally Posted by rjjj629
just calling to see what they said - based on the OP
At least they said the dealer, would pick it up. the OP said he had to trailer it to them. That seems wrong to me, especially since he was a regular customer
 
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Originally Posted by harleycharlie1992
At least they said the dealer, would pick it up. the OP said he had to trailer it to them. That seems wrong to me, especially since he was a regular customer
I think that was just standard instructions for any kind of a brake problem... It was HD corporate, not the dealership.

IMO the bigger point was that I don't know if its as common an issue as the original poster would have me believe.
 
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Originally Posted by rjjj629
I think that was just standard instructions for any kind of a brake problem... It was HD corporate, not the dealership.

IMO the bigger point was that I don't know if its as common an issue as the original poster would have me believe.
I've been repairing HDs for a real long time now, and this was the first I've ever heard of it. Thats why I had so many questions.
 
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