Tri-Glide Rear Brakes
#41
04-11-2012, 04:34 AM
#42
04-11-2012, 06:26 AM
I wondered if that wasn't what they modeled they're master cylinder from. After making the comments to Rockwell about the heat affecting the braking system I got to thinking that maybe I should check the system again so I did, boy what a job. I first tried to take the hex screws off, no luck, couldn't get to them very well, so I ended taking off the lower fairing and then I was able to get to the hex screws, the front one no problem but the back one was work. Some one with fat fingers will have a time of it. Any way...brother and I checked the bleeders and the banjo bolts and found no air in the system. For those watching this episode here are a few pictures of PM's master cylinder in it resting position on the trike as you can see it's hiding.
Performance Machine
Butch
Performance Machine
Butch
#43
04-11-2012, 09:38 AM
I'm told that the heat coming out of the exhaust port is around 1000 degrees, It's hard to believe that the temp will drop below 300 degrees by the time it reaches the area of the master cylinder, that's about a foot.
I haven't heard from Eagle1.
Butch
#44
04-11-2012, 09:48 AM
I also be call them this morning this morning.
Butch
#45
04-11-2012, 03:15 PM
Please forgive my ignorance, I've read this thread a couple of times and don't understand the need to change the rear breaks. I didn't read where you were having problems, and on most of the other threads here and on the 'other' trike board, there were complaints about the breaks not working correctly, or squeaking. 1400 large is a lot to spend for squeaking, especially when their trike is under warranty. Wife and I have an '09 and '11. We don't ride 2 up, or pull a trailer. Rear breaks seem adequate, are we missing something?
Again, pardon my ignorance. I just tend to get worried when I see threads like this.
Again, pardon my ignorance. I just tend to get worried when I see threads like this.
#46
04-11-2012, 04:06 PM
About the time you guys started this thread I was having the Harley dealer near where I have been in Florida install the PM stage one rear brake kit. There were no installation problems that I was made aware of and I rode the bike about 25 to 30 miles home from the dealer in 80 degree weather. The brakes felt really solid, a massive improvement from the stock brakes.
It appears there is very little clearance between the master cylinder and my stock (2009) head pipe (maybe 1/2 inch), but so far so good.
It appears there is very little clearance between the master cylinder and my stock (2009) head pipe (maybe 1/2 inch), but so far so good.
#47
04-11-2012, 04:32 PM
Please forgive my ignorance, I've read this thread a couple of times and don't understand the need to change the rear breaks. I didn't read where you were having problems, and on most of the other threads here and on the 'other' trike board, there were complaints about the breaks not working correctly, or squeaking. 1400 large is a lot to spend for squeaking, especially when their trike is under warranty. Wife and I have an '09 and '11. We don't ride 2 up, or pull a trailer. Rear breaks seem adequate, are we missing something?
Again, pardon my ignorance. I just tend to get worried when I see threads like this.
Again, pardon my ignorance. I just tend to get worried when I see threads like this.
#48
04-11-2012, 04:36 PM
About the time you guys started this thread I was having the Harley dealer near where I have been in Florida install the PM stage one rear brake kit. There were no installation problems that I was made aware of and I rode the bike about 25 to 30 miles home from the dealer in 80 degree weather. The brakes felt really solid, a massive improvement from the stock brakes.
It appears there is very little clearance between the master cylinder and my stock (2009) head pipe (maybe 1/2 inch), but so far so good.
It appears there is very little clearance between the master cylinder and my stock (2009) head pipe (maybe 1/2 inch), but so far so good.
#49
04-11-2012, 07:38 PM
Thanks for reporting in, I'm hoping I can get PM to say its just ducky to run the master cylinder as it came. I will be running synthetic brake fluid which has a boiling point of 500 deg but my concern is the seals of the master cylinder being exposed to high heat for hours on end.
Here is picture of how I ended up adding more brake fluid yesturday.
Those are good looking wheels, anxious to see them on the trike.
Butch
Last edited by SEAlaskan; 04-11-2012 at 07:45 PM.
#50
04-12-2012, 06:59 AM
Synthetic brake fluid? What brand and number would that be? The brakes felt good today. I didn't notice any extra pedal travel but also didn't use it to much either.
Here is picture of how I ended up adding more brake fluid yesturday.
Those are good looking wheels, anxious to see them on the trike.
Butch
Here is picture of how I ended up adding more brake fluid yesturday.
Those are good looking wheels, anxious to see them on the trike.
Butch