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Xb9rnutt
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 09:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I just bought an 03 XB9R and the rear brakes are not grabbing at all. I can push the break down and still push the bike forward. This is my third xb9r and first time I have had rear brakes this bad. The fluid reservoir is showing it’s at the Lower mark. But before I get more fluid I wanted to get some advice first.

Thanks,
Steve
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Terrys1980
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 09:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Try taking the caliper off to see if the piston is moving at all. Is the fluid in the reservoir clear or cloudy? Make sure to flush out all the old fluid and air bleed.
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Froggy
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 11:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
There is a good chance that it is still running the original fluid since 03. I agree with Terry's advice, I would flush it out and start from scratch. : )
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Xb9rnutt
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 03:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I truly appreciate your input. I bought the Bike that was for in Downers Grove. So now I’m just getting all the bugs worked out.
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Xb9rnutt
Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 05:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Thanks guys I did the brake fluid change and the brake actually stops me now.

The fluid was pretty bad I haven't had to post a pic in here in a couple years so once I figure it out again I will post a pic.

Thanks again!!!
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Xb9rnutt
Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 06:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


How does this look? I can't wait to see how it looks after the new and the old separate.

Sorry for such a large image.
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Pso
Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 08:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Looks like a good wheat beer to me.How's it taste?
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