When my mechanic changed the handle bars, for some unknown reason it created a front brake problem. When the bike is off, I have full brake. As soon as I move it, or start it, I have absolutely no brake unless I pump it 3 or 4 times, then have full brake again. We have bled the lines, changed master cylinder, lines, calipers, re-bled, re-bled and re-bled, to no avail. I asked online experts, who suggested my rotor was warped, but that isn't the case. I've had two mechanics trying to figure it out and they're absolutely stumped, especially because I can have full brake, hold the lever in, and when I start it, lose the brake. Any suggestions? I rode out to Sturgis this way. A little tricky on Needles!
2006 Heritage Front Brake Problem
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springer03
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Any problem at all with back brakes???
Only a few things it could be, air in the line or defective master cylinder. Bleeding these brakes can be a pain because of trapped air in the system. You may have to pressure bleed them from the caliper up with the proper equipment to remove any trapped air.
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wildspirit97
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my vote is for air in the line. If you had your bars changed then my guess is you had your brake line changed, so unless you have a defective brake line (which I doubt because I would think that you would see it leak if it was bad) then you have air in your line. If your trying to bleed you brake line with out a power bleeder your gonna be fighting it for a while. :s
Oh and by the way I'd find a new Mechanic. Brakes can be a pain but.........
Oh and by the way I'd find a new Mechanic. Brakes can be a pain but.........