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No front brake, handle doesn't move either.

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Old Jun 1, 2016 | 11:13 AM
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Went out this morning to start my 2011 Ultra, squeeze front brake handle and it will not move.. Brakes are not locked, just the handle. I wonder if it is the ABS system busted. Called dealer and they are sending a trailer. Damn.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2016 | 11:14 AM
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I hate to ask what may be an obvious question, but do you think it may just need some cable lube?
 
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hydraulic brakes
 
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Old Jun 1, 2016 | 11:19 AM
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There was some debate on this very topic HERE

Sorry to hear of your troubles; I hope you can get the problem resolved and back on the road soon
 
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hydraulic brakes
Ahhhhh... well, there ya go then.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2016 | 11:35 AM
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There was some debate on this very topic HERE

Sorry to hear of your troubles; I hope you can get the problem resolved and back on the road soon
Thanks.. I have exactly what is described in your attachment.. Frozen HCU.
Another $600 most likely to fix, when they can get the parts.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2016 | 11:44 AM
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Most likely the Brake Control module.If it is,its important to find what caused the failure.Most BCM's fail due to brake fluid contamination and not a electrical malfunction from what I have researched.Moisture is the worst culprit.JMHO
 
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Thanks.. I have exactly what is described in your attachment.. Frozen HCU.
Another $600 most likely to fix, when they can get the parts.
cheaper to toss BCM in trash.
 
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Originally Posted by Bumpandrun
cheaper to toss BCM in trash.
I wonder if it would be possible to run brake lines like a non abs bike using your existing master cylinders.
 
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cheaper to toss BCM in trash.
I bet you meant ABS not BCM
 
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