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May 2, 2008 | 07:27 PM

fonemann

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Simple fix?

Rear brake on 07 FB sticking after brake applied, is there an easy way to fix, went to dealer he said "somtimes they do that" bike has 800 mi ?? sounds very loud and irritating...thanks
rick

May 2, 2008 | 07:35 PM

wiseguy2day

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RE: Simple fix?

I don't buy that 'it happens'. That sounds like BS. I'd go to another dealer (or call around). That's waaaaayyyyyy too dangerous to 'let it work itself out'

May 2, 2008 | 07:36 PM

deadeye

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RE: Simple fix?

My brake did the same thing starting around 700 mi. The dealer mechanic took the brake apart at 1000mi service and cleaned it out with brake cleaner. This fixed the problem.

Tolerance is very close between pads and disk on new bikes so if any brake dust or dirt gets behind the pads, they will drag on the disk.

May 3, 2008 | 01:49 AM

tk353

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RE: Simple fix?

My back one did the same and brake cleaner fixed it until another 700 miles and more dust. i just changed to
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May 4, 2008 | 03:21 PM

bdejong11129

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RE: Simple fix?

I wouldnt take the "sometimes happens" crap on a new bike with only 800 miles on it. Remember how much you paid for it and have them take care of it.

May 4, 2008 | 03:29 PM

xxxflhrci

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RE: Simple fix?

Is it sticking/ dragging or are the pads simply making noise? The pads always make contact with the disk and usually will be noisy until you ditch the crappy metallic OEM pads and put on some Kevlars.

May 4, 2008 | 03:51 PM

Fightn_Tiger

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RE: Simple fix?

tell the mechanic at the dealership some customers are "sometimes dicks"..and tell them to fix it or your taking your business elsewhere....dealers need to understand that the paying customer has the advantage