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Jun 14th, 2009, 04:49 PM
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| Front brake dragging on 2005 road king
this has happened twice...when i remove front wheel assembly (wheel, tire, rotors) and install it back...the front wheel doesn't roll freely..can hear brakes dragging and it smells hot in a mile or so of riding...when the dealer done it before it rolled freely...got it back from dealer...i had to replace front fender and now it is tight again...what am i doing wrong....
Last edited by bananawind; Jun 14th, 2009 at 05:02 PM.
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Jun 14th, 2009, 05:30 PM
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| make sure that the spacers are in correctly and the axle is in the correct position.....outlined in the service manual. another problem could be that the master/slave cylinders are in need of cleaning. over time water will accumulate in brake fluid and cause it to sludge up. brake fluid should be changed regularly....also outlined in the service manual. have fun and let us know!!!!
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Jun 14th, 2009, 05:44 PM
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| i just got it back from harley-dealer...they replaced front mastercylinder (new)...rolled freely then...just removed wheel assembly...used same spacers on same side...did notice that i had to pump brake twice to get brake??? | |
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Jun 14th, 2009, 08:24 PM
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| that initial pump is normal....but you should not have to pump to get a pedal after that. glad the dealer got you fixed up!!
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"FLAGS AND HANDLEBARS SHOULD NEVER TOUCH THE GROUND"
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen." We plan to meet next week to talk about planning a strategy session to discuss the next step towards forming a consensus to start the development of the rough draft for the implementation of our intention to develop a plan. | |
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Jun 14th, 2009, 08:45 PM
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| no....have taken it off since i got it back from dealer...still stumped,,, | |
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Jun 15th, 2009, 06:03 PM
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| ok, let me start over.....everytime the wheel cylinder or mastercylinder is removed, it will take a pump or two to get the pressure back into the system. if the system is opened it will need to be bled to get the pressure back into the system. this must be done before operating the machine!!!
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"FLAGS AND HANDLEBARS SHOULD NEVER TOUCH THE GROUND"
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen." We plan to meet next week to talk about planning a strategy session to discuss the next step towards forming a consensus to start the development of the rough draft for the implementation of our intention to develop a plan. | |
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