Seized rear caliper, boiling brake fluid


That was what they did the first time it happened. The second time it happened they determined that the problem was because my brake pedal had been adjusted so that it was easier to reach with my mangled foot. And it was blocking some bleed hole or something .

since the dealer is the one that actually made this initial adjustment when I bought the bike they covered all repairs
 
Nat67 said:
Apologies , I was still writing when your post went up about not riding the brake !
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No problem! I still have a few months of factory warranty left so I'll be making yet another claim. This will make three warranty claims in the past three months.
 
Isn't that what the factory scheduled Maintenance and Adjustment table is for?!
 
I think your spot on Joe . I think the Rocket does need more preventative maintenance than other bike's I have owned . I think it's a triumph thing ?
 
alpental said:
Isn't that what the factory scheduled Maintenance and Adjustment table is for?!
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Yes ! But they don't take into account pressure washing , lay ups , bad weather riding or corrosive cleaners !
Since my close encounter with the reaper I have been uber paranoid bout calipers and I srip mine yearly now regardless of schedules !
 
Nat67 said:
Yes ! But they don't take into account pressure washing , lay ups , bad weather riding or corrosive cleaners !
Since my close encounter with the reaper I have been uber paranoid bout calipers and I srip mine yearly now regardless of schedules !
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What do you mean by strip?
 
Old N' Grumpy said:
What do you mean by strip?
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I remove the calipers and pads , clean the caliper with brake cleaner and then remove the pistons . Carefully remove the piston seals from their grooves , clean the grooves , check the seals , clean the pistons and then after washing these parts in clean brake fluid reassemble . Refill the reservoir and bleed the caliper . This does not affect the ABS unless you intend to bleed the whole system of fluid . Then you will need the code setter or I'm guessing tune ecu or similar to open and close the ABS valves ! I know it sounds anal and many would never bother but with only two wheels I will never again take motorcycle brakes for granted !
 
Either I have seen a lot of 2014 Roadsters are having problems or I've been seeing alpental's posts about the problems. That sucks either way.
 
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