Seized rear caliper, boiling brake fluid

[RKTNMYPKT]

That's right, I forgot about that. Jim's post is here: Broke down
The final outcome for @RKTNMYPKT was the dealer flushed his brake fluid and put on new pads, only addressing the symptom and not the root problem, and he sold his Rocket and got an Indian. Meanwhile, @jpool was with me and was laughing at me from his new FJR, and is about to sell his Rocket after his transmission (and other) issues.

This is going to need a new rotor, pads, fluid, lines, caliper and master cylinder rebuild (possibly new ones)... Good thing last week I already ordered some Hel Performance stainless steel lines as replacements: Triumph Rocket III Roadster ABS (2011-2013)

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

 

[alpental]

Apologies , I was still writing when your post went up about not riding the brake !

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.

 

[alpental]

I can remember as a youngster hearing folks talk about how they kept the Red Ball Express running during WWII, keeping the front lines supplied following D-Day, as they advanced toward Berlin.

They couldn't afford for things to break down, and had regular schedules on the trucks for repacking the wheel bearings, relining the brakes, and so on.

I'm thinking there are parts of the Rocket that need to treated the same way, such as the calipers, not just the pads. And the TPS exposed to weather. And . . .

Isn't that what the factory scheduled Maintenance and Adjustment table is for?!

 

[Nat67]

I can remember as a youngster hearing folks talk about how they kept the Red Ball Express running during WWII, keeping the front lines supplied following D-Day, as they advanced toward Berlin.

They couldn't afford for things to break down, and had regular schedules on the trucks for repacking the wheel bearings, relining the brakes, and so on.

I'm thinking there are parts of the Rocket that need to treated the same way, such as the calipers, not just the pads. And the TPS exposed to weather. And . . .

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 ?

 

[Nat67]

Isn't that what the factory scheduled Maintenance and Adjustment table is for?!

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 !

 

[Old N' Grumpy]

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 !

What do you mean by strip?

 

[Nat67]

What do you mean by strip?

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 !

 

[mully95]

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.

 

[1olbull]

Something similar happened to @ RKTNMYPKT maybe he can let you know what his final outcome was

Jim's final outcome was an Indian.

 

[Nat67]

Either I have seen a lot of 2014 Roadsters are having problems or I've been seeing Nat's posts about the problems. That sucks either way.

Fair point @mully95 .
Too much coffee maybe ? Apologies for offending you !