Scrubbing brakes
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Georgia
Scrubbing brakes
My fiancé's dad has a 2002 road king and just installed new wheels on it. Now, when you roll the bike forward, the brakes are scrubbing but not when you roll the bike backwards. Also the front brake lever is very stiff. Any pressure at all will lock down the front end. Tried shaving the pads and the scrubbing stopped for about 20 miles and now it's doing it again. I'm puzzled. Any information or things to try to fix this is greatly appreciated.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Canada
It wasn't doing this before the new wheels?
I just had the same problem with my front calipers/brake lever. I had stuck pistons in both calipers.
Took them apart, cleaned them up, new seals, back together - no more problems.
I just had the same problem with my front calipers/brake lever. I had stuck pistons in both calipers.
Took them apart, cleaned them up, new seals, back together - no more problems.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Roswell, GA
Rebuilding the pistons is a pretty simple job and ought to be done on a bike this age.
Hope you find your problem.
Carl
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: SoCal
When the new wheel was installed did the spacers go back in the original location?? They are different thickness with the thicker one going on the left side. Sounds like this might be your issue! Don't ask me how I know this!!! lol!!
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