Vulcan Drifter Riders

DISCUSSIONS => Drifter 1500 only => Topic started by: Anti-hero on February 06, 2013, 22:34:24 PM

Title: Brake pedal
Post by: Anti-hero on February 06, 2013, 22:34:24 PM
Hey guys I have a problem with my brake pedal kinda sticking and not coming back up so freely it also doesn't set the brake light off... Kinda weird cause jus the other day it was working fine... The front brake lever works fine and sets the light off but the rear brake pedal acting sketchy all of a sudden... Any pointers? Thanks again
Title: Re: Brake pedal
Post by: pcarrell on February 06, 2013, 22:42:43 PM
Could dirt or debris be an issue?
Title: Re: Brake pedal
Post by: Anti-hero on February 06, 2013, 22:46:12 PM
Maybe I didn't even think about that...haha
I do need to do a detail on the bike jus cause where I lived I have a lot of loose dirt in my yard
Title: Re: Brake pedal
Post by: pcarrell on February 06, 2013, 22:50:48 PM
When something sudden happens, it's good to rule out the simplest possible problems first.  After that is when it gets interesting.  If it gets interesting, hit us up again.
Title: Re: Brake pedal
Post by: smokey422 on February 07, 2013, 04:34:17 AM
When's the last time you changed your rear brake fluid? Brake fluid should be replaced at least every two years with fresh (out of a new can) DOT 4 fluid. The same goes for the front brake and I change my clutch fluid every year because it is worked harder than the brake fluid. A Mity-Vac tool is invaluable for this job.
Smokey
Title: Re: Brake pedal
Post by: 49Reo on February 07, 2013, 10:33:21 AM
Check for dirt/debris; I had a tiny pebble get down in by my pedal, and locked it up on a gravel road. Things go south in a hurry when that happens. Let us know what you find; it might help someone else here too.

49Reo
Title: Re: Brake pedal
Post by: ChilliDrift on February 09, 2013, 15:32:22 PM
Speaking of mityvac.. I just picked one up today for the Santa fe. It worked like a champ! Completely worth the 35 bucks.
Title: Re: Brake pedal
Post by: ginmocny on February 10, 2013, 03:15:55 AM
You can also check that little springs in your brake pedal. You said that that that pedal is not returning the the right position and also you do not have brake light. Check and clean your foot brake switch as you there. Just a thought.
Title: Re: Brake pedal
Post by: Anti-hero on February 26, 2013, 16:28:47 PM
So turns out it was a debris I jus had to clean it and then I lubed up the spring and it works fine I do have to change the brake fluid might as well but thanks a lot guys you guys are BIG help... Thanks again
Title: Re: Brake pedal
Post by: pcarrell on February 26, 2013, 16:38:11 PM
Glad it worked out for ya!