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Old May 31, 2018 | 05:03 AM
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Default New owner...Breakout brakes
I bought a 2015 Breakout Saturday here in Louisville, Ky
During my first long ride I began to notice the front brakes were really hard to pull. Google searches had me worried that the ABS module was going bad. The next morning I noted a small puddle on the floor under the caliper. Further inspection and the pads are really wet.

I am guessing the caliper is leaking??
I also read about leaks from the banjo bolt??
Waiting for dealership to open, hopefully will give me a good price on a new one
Thanks in advance for any advice
 
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Old May 31, 2018 | 06:21 AM
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What the miles on the bike?
 
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Old May 31, 2018 | 06:24 AM
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6150 miles. I do not know service history. Bought from dealer so I ASSUMED service had been performed.
 
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Old May 31, 2018 | 06:46 AM
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the dealer will cover the costs right if you have just bought the bike from them? interesting to see what they say about it.. keep me posted
 
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Old May 31, 2018 | 07:31 AM
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This is a trailer job back to the dealer. Have em come and get it... The pads are contaminated and something is broken.. I'll bet its coincidental, I dont know of any dealer who would let a bike leave w/messed up brakes
 
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Old May 31, 2018 | 08:41 AM
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Called dealer and they agree. We are trying to find a way to get it back there. Will let you know what the prob is.

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Old May 31, 2018 | 10:45 AM
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You should check your paint closely in case any brake fluid blew back on it...
 
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they'll probably put new O rings in the caliper an flush the system with fresh fluid. that bike is pretty new an low mileage to have this happen...but I've never rode a bike with abs.
 
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It was a front fork leak. Harley of Louisville repaired it at no cost.

It is much appreciated.
Have put about 400 miles on it and I LOVE it
 
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Old Jun 5, 2018 | 05:19 PM
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So you said the brakes were really hard to pull, was it that they are hard to pull, or you had to pull real hard to get them to work since the were soaked?
 
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