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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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I am having issues with my rear brakes. First it seams the pedal is sticking and therefor holding pressure on the read caliper when I step off the pedal. I asked a tech at local dealer about it and he said it was the pedal/master cyl, whereas I was thinking it was the caliper sticking. He said it was an easy fix. I was thinking about turning it in for warrenty work but @ $50 deposit It may be better to figure it out myself and buy a manual with the $$ I save. Any ideas on what is wrong?
 
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Also, it seems like I really have to press on the pedal hard for the brakes to be effective
 
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What year and model? Assuming an 11 or 12 if under warranty.
What is sticking?
 
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Sorry, it's a 2005. Extended warrenty
 
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I am having issues with my rear brakes. First it seams the pedal is sticking and therefor holding pressure on the read caliper when I step off the pedal. I asked a tech at local dealer about it and he said it was the pedal/master cyl, whereas I was thinking it was the caliper sticking. He said it was an easy fix. I was thinking about turning it in for warrenty work but @ $50 deposit It may be better to figure it out myself and buy a manual with the $$ I save. Any ideas on what is wrong?
How are the pads? Are the caliper pistons over-extended?
 
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The pads appear good. Looks like plenty of life left in them
 
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And its a road king
 
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the pedal is hanging up at the pivot point. remove the pedal and clean up the bushing and I use anti seize for lube and you should be fine
 
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the pedal is hanging up at the pivot point. remove the pedal and clean up the bushing and I use anti seize for lube and you should be fine
Why not just lube the pads???
 
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Why not just lube the pads???
you only do that if they are squeaking!!!
 
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