Front brake problem on '07 RK
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Front brake problem on '07 RK
I hit a raccoon last night. Actually it hit me. lol
The only damage that it seems to have caused is this.......
I have to squeeze the brakes 2 or 3 times, before they work.
I can't really afford to take it to a mechanic right now, so I am hoping this is something I can fix myself?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!!
The only damage that it seems to have caused is this.......
I have to squeeze the brakes 2 or 3 times, before they work.
I can't really afford to take it to a mechanic right now, so I am hoping this is something I can fix myself?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!!
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One more thing.
I have looked closely, all around the caliper and lines, and can't see any damage, or leaking fluid.
I think the coon hit right on the disk. In fact, if I just coast slowly, I can hear a very slight intermittent rubbing. So, it must have just barely bent the disk. Not enough that I can see any warp in it though.
I have looked closely, all around the caliper and lines, and can't see any damage, or leaking fluid.
I think the coon hit right on the disk. In fact, if I just coast slowly, I can hear a very slight intermittent rubbing. So, it must have just barely bent the disk. Not enough that I can see any warp in it though.
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From: Lagoa - VNF
if your disk is warped, it wil push the pads farther out and some pumping will be needed. I un-warped my rear disk once (had to change the tire in the middle of nowhere and the guy warped the rotor) and it is not difficult, just removed the wheel and used a ruler to check and a piece of metal rod to 'adjust'
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