Front brake locked up
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From: east texas
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I was unaware that brake fluid did not conform to the physical properties of all othe known liquids. Guess that is why is costs so much, so it won't expand when heated.... Not. The only change to brake fluid that absorbs moisture is lowering the boiling point.
In the OP's defense, though it IS necessary to change fluid every year or two, how many of us "check" the hydraulics of the brake? It either works or is spongy, needing bleeding or repair. Racing on the Dragon, both I and my riding bud have lost a brake to overheating, and our crap ain't dirty or idle long enough to moistureize.(sp) The fluid probably was boiling.
We don't race any more. Bad for longevity.
We don't race any more. Bad for longevity.
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I'm not an eggspurt in physics but I thought when moisture boils it turns into a gas.
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I guess my old 84 Iron Head Sporty did not know about that as I rode it for 23 years and 50,000 miles and never changed the brake fluid. I will have to make a note of that for my 99 Softail Custom as it still has the original brake fluid also. It only has 45,000 miles on it though.
I guess my old 84 Iron Head Sporty did not know about that as I rode it for 23 years and 50,000 miles and never changed the brake fluid. I will have to make a note of that for my 99 Softail Custom as it still has the original brake fluid also. It only has 45,000 miles on it though.
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From: Central Florida
Well, I'll stand up and admit that I've never heard of this happening. I do check for brake hold and release before every ride. I wouldn't ride with a brake that was dragging.
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