brakes

[upstatedak]

Hi guys my name is Hans from upstate NY just bought an 06 Mastiff and I'm in love but just ran into a problem with my brakes both front and rear seem like they are sticking when I stop and let go after a few feet they were working fine before only have about 500 miles since I picked it up checked the fluid levels they are both full any help would be awesome I need to get out there quick PS the air temp jump up about 30 degrees in the last few days if that matters thanks

 

[Mr. Wright]

How many miles are on it, and how long has it been sitting before you bought it? Jack it up and spin the tires, and apply the brake. Then try to spin the tire right after you release it.

 

[upstatedak]

the bike has 8000 miles not sure if it was sitting for any amount of time bought from a dealer I know when I stop it will not roll very well and I can feel it grabbing when I drive away but lets go after a couple yards

 

[Mr. Wright]

Jack it up and determine if it is the front or rear or both. It's not uncommon for the brake calipers to get sticky like that. They are easy to rebuild, if you have any mechanical skills at all. Get with the Kaptin, he can fix you up with rebuild kits.
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[upstatedak]

thanks looks like both are sticking that's what kinda threw me off and at the same time pain in the a$$

 

[bearman]

old brake lines can swell up on the inside and keep the fluid from going back to the mastercylinder. if you rebuild the calipers and still have the problem, I would change the brake lines.