Rear Brake - after switch replaced.
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Savannah
1. size and type of wrench for rear brake switch
2. how to wiggle a wrench into that tight space
3. part number for that speedbleeder
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Road Master
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: ONT
Update to original post.
Yesterday had to remove seat for another reason and discovered the left side cover was missing. All the electronics exposed to the elements. Mechanic had forgotten to put it back on. Good thing dealer wasn't open yesterday. I had even walked around the bike looking for scratches etc. (past experience) and never noticed the missing cover when I picked up the bike. Went to dealer to see about cover and as luck would have it was still there in one piece with no scratches.
Was informed I would have to come back to have the brakes bled again, but "no charge". Brake is soft kind of spongee. Not so sure I want to take a chance. Bit of a conumdrum one might say.
Was informed I would have to come back to have the brakes bled again, but "no charge". Brake is soft kind of spongee. Not so sure I want to take a chance. Bit of a conumdrum one might say.
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Wisconsin
Yesterday had to remove seat for another reason and discovered the left side cover was missing. All the electronics exposed to the elements. Mechanic had forgotten to put it back on. Good thing dealer wasn't open yesterday. I had even walked around the bike looking for scratches etc. (past experience) and never noticed the missing cover when I picked up the bike. Went to dealer to see about cover and as luck would have it was still there in one piece with no scratches.
Was informed I would have to come back to have the brakes bled again, but "no charge". Brake is soft kind of spongee. Not so sure I want to take a chance. Bit of a conumdrum one might say.
Was informed I would have to come back to have the brakes bled again, but "no charge". Brake is soft kind of spongee. Not so sure I want to take a chance. Bit of a conumdrum one might say.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Southeast MI
I changed to the V&H Power Duals that sit further away from the switch. I also took a strip of 1200 degree heat reflective tape and zip tied it around the switch and wires. I don't see any signs of heat damage on the plasitc zip ties, so I'm going to leave it alone for now.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: RIO GRANDE, TEXAS
Took the 09 UC in to have the back brake switch replaced. Now when use the back brake the pedal feels soft and sometimes it feels like the brake doesn't come on. Dealer says he bled brake with computer and everything is fine. I should mention these are ABS brakes. Im not getting any warning lights or codes. Any suggestions. i really hate taking bike into dealer.
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Vermont
Wow sorry! I don't know how I missed your post question. If its still unanswered, my answer is I didn't see any. I was also using a little hose and bag kit that I ordered along with my speed bleeders so they would have been difficult to see anyway. What I did was to use this as an opportunity to run all new fluid through the rear brake system. The ABS Brakes work just fine.
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From: NJ
It will take you about 30 seconds to fix this.
Get a hose on that rear caliper nipple.
Step on rear brake pedal.
While stepping down reach back and crack open that blessed nipple ever so slightly and monitor how much down you push the rear pedal. Stop 2/3 way down.
While still applying brake pressure close the nipple and after closing the nipple let the brake pedal up.
Repeat steps about 3 times.
Wammo.....full pedal.
Get a hose on that rear caliper nipple.
Step on rear brake pedal.
While stepping down reach back and crack open that blessed nipple ever so slightly and monitor how much down you push the rear pedal. Stop 2/3 way down.
While still applying brake pressure close the nipple and after closing the nipple let the brake pedal up.
Repeat steps about 3 times.
Wammo.....full pedal.