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Old 05-16-2008, 09:28 AM   #1 (permalink)
tallannie
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Bike: C50 Boulevard
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
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Default C50 front brake mushy--stupid dealer svc

I took my bike in for a regular (stupidly prepaid 2 yrs ago) full service about 3 weeks ago...and asked them to especially look a mushy front disc brake. Came back with a 'checked' ok...and 'this is normal'....and 'we replaced fluids".
So yesterday on a short ride the front brake handle finally pulled all the way in without really slowing the bike...in little shuddery steps. Rode right back to the *&%$#@ stealership and they took it right in. Verdict? air in line and old fluid needing replacement....which they did for free immediately when i reminded them they JUST DID this...
Brake works FINE now.... luckily I didnt killl myself in some emergency situation.
Cheeeeeze.... I learned.... mushy brakes are not normal.... check and bleed brake fluid!

Annie

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