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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 10:10 PM
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need your helpful input. 2010 road glide, replaced front tire. initial front brake pull is weak then it subsequently strengthens. feels nearly like it needs bleeding but that cant be it right or wrong? happens after the last five rides. resevoir is at the right level and i torqued all brake and axle coponents iaw the manual. im lost and looking for suggestions. thx in advance.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 10:36 PM
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try bleeding first , assuming the pads looked ok ? , may be the master cylinder going bad too, also look for a kinked brake line
 

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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 10:52 PM
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Is it possible you forgot something? I know I have. If it were me I'd take everything apart again and visually recheck every single part. Check to see that the brake pads are properly seated. Are the brake pistons functioning evenly? Then put everything back together per the service manual.
 
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