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Old May 19th, 2008, 02:32 PM     #1
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rear brake 79 fxe
the rear master cyclinder builds up pressure in a 3-4 mile distance and brakes will nearly lock up.The rod is plenty loose when I leave home but in a short time the pedal is tight and brakes are real tight.
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Old May 19th, 2008, 02:52 PM     #2
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Have you bled the brakes well. Usually it's the air in the system that will expand causing this.
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Old May 19th, 2008, 04:47 PM     #3
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Have you bled the brakes well. Usually it's the air in the system that will expand causing this.
I have but I am doing it again today.
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Old May 19th, 2008, 08:52 PM     #4
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Has the axle bushing an the carrier worn out?If so that'll allow the caliper to cock and drag the brake pads on the rotor enough to overheat everything and ruin the rotor.Check this soon.
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Old May 20th, 2008, 08:15 AM     #5
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I think I got it fixed.I put in a new cyclinder kit and made sure to bleed all air out.Its working okay now .
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Glad you got a handle on it.
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