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Old Feb 15, 2017 | 11:23 PM
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Last fall, My rear brake pedal did some funky Sh*t. Id press on it and nothing, it felt like I had to pump it to work. That happened a few times. I started it up today and now the pedal wont move and have no rear brakes at all... Whatya think?
 
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brake master cylinder , I would see if it needs to be cleaned or if the pivot point needs to be greased or cleaned. that's where I would start
 
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Old Feb 16, 2017 | 12:25 AM
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could be water frozen in the lines.

moisture will collect in a brake system over time and i'm guessing that with the brake failure last fall, you are ready to re and re the whole system

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Does you bike have ABS?
If it does there could be more to it.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2017 | 09:05 AM
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Check to see if your bike was recalled for the rear brake light switch.
 
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check the fluid level in the rear master cylinder, as per the pumping the brake is a sign of air in the system,and look for leak around rear caliper
 
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A locked lever or pedal is THE CLASSIC symptom of an ABS unit failure. No information about what you ride so not much more to say.
 
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