Rear brake line problem and fix
Road Captain
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I think the braded ine is probably the best solution short of paying Harley that much for a $10.00 line including fittings.
Terry
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....+3. Some machinists should not be giving repair procedures, especially when it comes to something thats is life threatening. Im sure he thought he was helping but!!!!!!!!
Last edited by bagman1; Aug 6, 2010 at 11:52 AM.
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Everything I have read, (not alot admittedly) speaks of 1200 psi as a desired amount. You change m/c piston sizes and throws to achieve this depending on many factors.
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Road Warrior
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Anybody know how that compares with psi on a car brake line? I've been doing some internet research, and it looks like compression fittings are discouraged for car repairs.
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Terry
Last edited by TMair; Aug 6, 2010 at 05:34 PM.
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The same thing happened to my 07 Road King, clutch cable was rubbing against tubing, wore a hole through very much like your picture. Dealer at first told me they could get the part in two weeks, came back two weeks later part had to be ordered from the US, minimum wait time 8 weeks, this was second week of August 09. Went to an indy and had him make up a cable using Goodrige braided stainless and swaged fittings with a Russel Tee fitting to join front and rear. Works great, no wait, costs more.
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Go with a complete new line, the either stock or braided. Be sure to completely bleed with new fresh fluid. I installed the "speed bleeders" what an easy job to bleed the brakes and clutch on my SE3 Ultra and Goldwing.
A new can of brake fluid is only good for a year. Once opened it is only good for a week if sealed properly.
www.speedbleeder.com
A new can of brake fluid is only good for a year. Once opened it is only good for a week if sealed properly.
www.speedbleeder.com
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Road Captain
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A new can of brake fluid is only good for a year. Once opened it is only good for a week if sealed properly.
www.speedbleeder.com
Terry
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No no
My dealer wanted $150 (!!!) for a replacement and didn't have one in stock. A quick trip to the machine shop at the local NAPA for advice. The guy told me to cut out the bad section and rejoin the pieces with a compression fitting for $3.25. The damaged area was small enough that I didn't need to splice in any additional tubing. He also said he could fix me up a 3000 psi rated braided line with the Harley stop light switch for around $35-$40.
I cut the bad part out and got things put back together this evening. So far no signs of leaking or any other problems.
What you have is a disaster waiting to happen. Look up the compression fitting and you will find its only about 350 PSI. Power brakes are 3000PSI. Harley’s manual brakes are a lot less but way more then 350.
Last edited by Jackie Paper; Aug 6, 2010 at 09:29 PM.