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Firecat brakes stickin on started by grblackwood
February 8th 2012 at 7:50 PM
 
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Just got my sled back from the dealer today and within 2mins of riding it the brake stuck on. I pumped the handle a few times, and it worked fine for about 40miles. Then it stuck again, i came to a stop, pumped the handle, and rode home another 10miles and it worked perfect. Anyone know what could be wrong with it? I bought the sled brand new in 2008, it has 2500miles on it, and it is stored inside always. Thanks



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February 8th 2012 at 9:59 PM  [ Modified February 8th 2012 at 10:01 PM ]
 
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Quote originally posted by grblackwood

Just got my sled back from the dealer today and within 2mins of riding it the brake stuck on. I pumped the handle a few times, and it worked fine for about 40miles. Then it stuck again, i came to a stop, pumped the handle, and rode home another 10miles and it worked perfect. Anyone know what could be wrong with it? I bought the sled brand new in 2008, it has 2500miles on it, and it is stored inside always. Thanks


Moisture in the brake fluid /freezing? Possibly also causing parts to stick/corrode?. Possibly a collapsed brake line? (Are the lines rubber or steel lines?)
Had that last problem with my car.

Flush with new brake fluid and test it again. (Also think it's good to pump the brakes from time to time in the off season and keep fresh fluid in it.)




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February 9th 2012 at 3:02 PM
 
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I replaced the brake line last yr with a braided line, and also fresh brake fluid.???



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February 9th 2012 at 9:15 PM
 
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Quote originally posted by grblackwood

I replaced the brake line last yr with a braided line, and also fresh brake fluid.???

Make sure you used the correct fluid...the wrong fluid can sometimes cause the issue you are describing.



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