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Title: Felt like a stuck / applied brake while driving
Post by: harryzgnilek on May 27, 2012, 08:14:59 AM

Hi all

Need help
Was driving before and had to apply brakes fast.. Since then it felt like the brake was applied while accelerating

Any clue ?
It's a 2011 with 7000 km


Thanks

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Title: Re: Felt like a stuck / applied brake while driving
Post by: VirginiaJim on May 27, 2012, 09:34:36 AM

Check your rear brake caliper.  Also check for rocks around the rear brake pedal.

Title: Re: Felt like a stuck / applied brake while driving
Post by: C1xRider on May 27, 2012, 11:01:18 AM

Can you tell if it's front or rear? 

Title: Re: Felt like a stuck / applied brake while driving
Post by: VirginiaJim on May 27, 2012, 11:05:54 AM

Easy enough, just look for the glowing red rotor...

Title: Re: Felt like a stuck / applied brake while driving
Post by: harryzgnilek on May 27, 2012, 03:39:14 PM

so after testing again.

it id the back brake for sure,!
i cleaned he back brake , checked fluids, wear  hoses
i looked for all debris... nothing there
any other thoughts>?

thnaks

Title: Re: Felt like a stuck / applied brake while driving
Post by: VirginiaJim on May 27, 2012, 06:08:07 PM

There's usually only two things that will lock the rear and that's a rock blocking the brake pedal travel and a messed up orifice in the rear brake master cylinder.  If you've eliminated rocks then I'm thinking master cylinder.  You may want to get it towed to a dealer unless you can get it released.  You certainly don't want to ride it like that.

Title: Re: Felt like a stuck / applied brake while driving
Post by: Taff on May 27, 2012, 06:57:39 PM

Quote from: harryzgnilek on May 27, 2012, 03:39:14 PM

so after testing again.

it id the back brake for sure,!
i cleaned he back brake , checked fluids, wear  hoses
i looked for all debris... nothing there
any other thoughts>?

thnaks

If bike is covered by warranty, STOP and get it towed to a dealer, don't ride.

Any fault codes, blown fuses or relays not working in the ABS system can be tested by the dealer when the bike is connected to a diagnostic tool.

1) Put bike on center stand.
Check rear wheel for wheel bearing play.Check correct torque of wheel nut, check rear brake master cyclinder for loose bolts and linkages.

Start engine.

2) Is the brake light illuminated (ON) with the bike started?
If so then stop engine and check for correct play in rear brake pedal.

3) (ABS Brakes only) Check air gap distance of rear wheel rotation sensor at several points between the sensor and sensor rotor. Replace if cracked, bent or damaged.
(Air gap sensor rear= 0.7-0.9 mm (0.028-0.035 in)
(Front air gap sensor as above, both are not adjustable)

If you are good at repair then look at the rear brake pedal to check for correct movement and brake pedal position inspection.The standard pedal position is about 45mm (1.8 in) below top of foot peg (where you place your riding foot) to the top of the rear brake pedal.
Lubricate all linkages.

Jon.