60mph front brake failure 06 Dyna

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Oilslick

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Coming back from Sycamore H-D, overtaking a line of cars, bend ahead so I apply the brakes and ping, front lever hits the grip and some object flew upwards, over my shoulder and into a field.



At this point the bends is coming up fast and I can't just rely on the rear brake so I crank the bike over and round it went. A lot faster than I intended and lost some of the undercarriage but made it.



The object must have been the friction material from one of the pads cause just the backplate is there now.



Anyone else had this happen? (06 FXDBI)
 
Re: 60mph front brake failure 06 Dyna

Shit, :scared2: glad you are ok Oilslick. get on the blower and get the dealers who sold you this to come and take it away for repair. (if you ain't already done that).

Might also want to have a look at the thread about this subject. Was bumped up so should be near this one.
 
Re: 60mph front brake failure 06 Dyna

Cheers Robbie

I never realised it was that common. Not something you can check for is it.

A bit worrying though. It's the fact that the brakes came on OK then suddenly let go as the pad sailed into the air. Went really high as well. Bike is only 14 months old and 5,500 miles.
 
Re: 60mph front brake failure 06 Dyna

Glad you're ok to tell the story. Lucky you was wearin' brown trousers mate!
 
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Uggy said:
Glad you're ok to tell the story. Lucky you was wearin' brown trousers mate!
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Maybe the deal should be:

1 pair of Harley-Davidson brown trousers free with every set of OEM brake pads.:wink: :wink:
 
Re: 60mph front brake failure 06 Dyna

This is bloody serious and if it is starting to be common should be a subject of a recall by the manufacturer, you could have been killed.
 
Re: 60mph front brake failure 06 Dyna

Walenut said:
This is bloody serious and if it is starting to be common should be a subject of a recall by the manufacturer, you could have been killed.
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You are right, I was very lucky. Had a vehicle in front done an emergency stop or a car had pulled out of a side road then who knows what would have happened.

After reading the other thread about brake pads coming apart I'm suprised there hasn't been a recall. There again, could I trust OEM pads again. I might go for EBC's.

I'll see what the dealer response is.
 
Re: 60mph front brake failure 06 Dyna

A very troubling & dangerous trend. With all the bikes we see I have never seen or even heard of it over here. I will call HD tech this week & post back with the result.
 
Re: 60mph front brake failure 06 Dyna

Glad you are in one piece and still kickin'. Not nice when in your hour of need the mechanicals take a break and head South for the Summer, shit happens but it ain't pretty when it does.

At that milage, that ain't good. Glad you are still with us :169B9ADF431545348BC
 
Re: 60mph front brake failure 06 Dyna

Man that is scary, glad you are ok, I see Phil in that big sunny place does not have the problem, road salt and damp would be my first suspect, but that is just no excuse, they are not fit for purpose and should be recalled.
 
Re: 60mph front brake failure 06 Dyna

not another one, its fu8kin crap aint it. They must know by now that a complete supply of pads to the manufacturer are failing and they haven't even bothered notifying the buyers of the models that are suspect.

Looking forward to what they say to Phil. If I were you I would got straight on to HD UK yourself and point out that in our club a number of specific bikes are loosing brake pads and it is only a question of time before someone is killed.

As a member your are also an associate member of MAG (you may well be a full member) and as such you can speak to their specialist lawyers and see what can be done.

Good luck,

just a thought but perhaps members who know others with new Dyna's could warn then so they can change their pads.
 
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Rob the Dog said:
Man that is scary, glad you are ok, I see Phil in that big sunny place does not have the problem, road salt and damp would be my first suspect, but that is just no excuse, they are not fit for purpose and should be recalled.
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Good point. I do ride through the winter. Could be something to do with it.

Anyway, the service manager at Sycamore called me this morning to arrange an evening visit to my home to replace the pads and do the caddy bolt recall (if he can get a bolt in stock). Presumably, the pad backplate will go back for analysis.

So 10 out of 10 to Sycamore. Good service in my book!
 
Re: 60mph front brake failure 06 Dyna

that sounds good service
I didnt chase mine, 15000m and covered in roadgrime probably was partially me

but will warn any friend who gets one
 
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Quote:<Looking forward to what they say to Phil. If I were you I would got straight on to HD UK yourself and point out that in our club a number of specific bikes are loosing brake pads and it is only a question of time before someone is killed.>

I had never heard of this happening before so I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw it was the friction material that had shot high up in the air.

Now I realise that it isn't an isolated incident it's kind of worrying.
 
Re: 60mph front brake failure 06 Dyna

Are you really going to let them put Harley pads back in it after an experience like that?
I'd insist on EBC which stop better anyway.
 
Re: 60mph front brake failure 06 Dyna

Spider said:
Are you really going to let them put Harley pads back in it after an experience like that?
I'd insist on EBC which stop better anyway.
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I did mention EBC's but I suppose that being a main dealer they will have to fit OEM pads. Bike is still in warranty.

I'd have to be unlucky to get another dodgy set .........woudn't I?
 
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Oilslick said:
I did mention EBC's but I suppose that being a main dealer they will have to fit OEM pads. Bike is still in warranty.

I'd have to be unlucky to get another dodgy set .........woudn't I?
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You've got to be happy with your bike mate or you won't enjoy your time on it and that means 100% reliability no questions.

I think you've got raise this with HD UK and point them to this board when telling them about the frequency of the problem, the dealer won't do it for you he won't want to make waves.

Who knows when or where this is going to happen again without a mod or change of supplies to HD with the possibility that some might get killed next time.
 
Re: 60mph front brake failure 06 Dyna

I've come across this problem a lot though not on bike's,first time was years ago when asbestos free linings and pads started to be introduced on commercial vehicles and buses,there were a lot of issues with glazing and bonded linings becoming detached!
It seemed at the time the new materials didnt handle the heat like the old stuff:frown:

However my point is this problem is back and I've seen it a lot on ford transits and the like, OEM pads detaching from the backing way before they are half worn and worse still 52 seater coach's the brake caliper's of which require a 2 man lift to set in place so have huge pads to match,I've stripped any number of these only to have the friction material break up like a digestive biscuit!!

Glad your ok mate and hope you get some joy out of HD on the subject.

And now your all relaxed try not to think about the consequences had the pad jammed between the disc and caliper:frown:
 
Re: 60mph front brake failure 06 Dyna

Likewise buddy...glad you're OK.
I deal with Sycamore but I have a Deuce and it's in for brakes as we speak.
The rear locked on me a couple of weeks ago and almost threw me down the road.
I will be talking to them about this tomorrow.
These machines are twice the price of almost all other makes and, although we all accept the fact and buy them anyway, there can be no compromise on safety.
This is not about potentially twisted metal and lost bonus, it's about lives.
It's one thing having to break earlier than the Jap bikes because HD kit is less than effective but when what little stopping power you do have disappears over your shoulder in a cloud of asbestos...that's totally unacceptable.
:mad:
 
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