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Rear Brake Stuck. Has the ABS pump failed? (No stone caught in Linkage)

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XR6:
GTR1400 2008

I have gone for a "Warrant of fitness" for my bike and the Rear Brake has stuck down and won't come back up. (There is no stone caught in the linkage.)

Can anyone help with the possible issue. A dealer that currently has the bike for "sale on behalf" recons it is likely the ABS pump. They have checked for seized piston and linkage and say its all free!!!???

I have changed brake fluid regularly but have never activated the ABS pump. Either riding the bike or activating it electronically. There is no ABS light on.

Thanks.

Freddy:
Hi XR6

It not very common but a handful of us have had the problem.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/115485561972

It's me that does these up.  If interested, send me a PM and we can work out a bit better deal.

Boomer:
On my 08 it was congealed brake fluid in the rear Master Cylinder.
I ended up replacing the master cylinder.
I got lucky as it didn't affect the ABS pump.
It's my own fault as I rarely use the rear brake and hadn't bled it through with fresh fluid for 5+ years.
I now make a point of using the rear brake as often as I can and I bleed both brakes and the clutch through at least once per year.

Freddy:
Yes, these brakes need fresh fluid.  XR6 and I have been in contact by PM.

VirginiaJim:
ABS units are very reliable unless you never change the brake fluid.  I do it every year and then go out and stomp the heck out of the brakes to actuate the ABS function.  As Boomer said also there were issues with the rear brake master cylinder clogging up.

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