Rear brake sticking!!!
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Rear brake sticking!!!
Hey guys I have a 87 sportster that I've been working on it had been sitting for around 5 years before I got it...I finally got the motor running smooth just ran into a problem with the rear brake it was tight when I got it but after a few weeks it completely locked up.. I checked the caliper and it seems to be functioning right bled the lines checked the master cylinder and it was loaded with salt I guess it's where the bike came from Some one who lived near the beach. I got all of it cleaned out but after I put it. All back together its still grabbing the rotor like it was when I first got it and it seems like the pedal hasn't got much room it barely moves an inch before its floored .. what should I do now??
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You should disassemble the master cylinder and the caliper, clean them thoroughly and re-assemble with new seals. Your brake lines are certainly due to be replaced also.
Make sure all sliding hardware is in good condition (pins etc.).
Make sure all sliding hardware is in good condition (pins etc.).
Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; Oct 28, 2012 at 07:49 PM.
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