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Brake Failure Sanity Check
I have a 2011 RT. Had a brake failure code (think it was C1284 (low brake pressure)). I took it to the dealer and they hooked it up to BUDS and couldn't clear the code. They are telling me that they cleaned the pistons of the front calipers and that has seemed to fix it. They rode it 10 miles and deemed it fixed. They plan on taking it out again tomorrow to verify that it is still good. I asked them if this is a common occurrence, and they led me to believe that it was a shot in the dark.
Does anyone have experience with this issue, and could this be the root cause of my code?
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That cleaning the pistons on the front brakes is the solution. If they also bled the system including the computer controled section or flushed the system if it had not been done in some time I would be more comfrotable. If you felt no change or the fluid was not low it may not have been the problem. Usually low pressure would be air in the lines or water in the fluid. Hope they did check it all and if the warning is gone and does not return you will be fine...
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YOUR ISSUE
Originally Posted by stanleyjhuber
I have a 2011 RT. Had a brake failure code (think it was C1284 (low brake pressure)). I took it to the dealer and they hooked it up to BUDS and couldn't clear the code. They are telling me that they cleaned the pistons of the front calipers and that has seemed to fix it. They rode it 10 miles and deemed it fixed. They plan on taking it out again tomorrow to verify that it is still good. I asked them if this is a common occurrence, and they led me to believe that it was a shot in the dark.
Does anyone have experience with this issue, and could this be the root cause of my code?
My advice is .................................. RUN FROM THIS DEALER .......... everyone I know or have ever heard about Adds a tablespoon of Brake fluid and this fixes the problem .............. good luck .... mike
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I know I'm bucking the trend here and really, there isn't enough information to make a solid judgment. But I'd say a dealer that will admit they are taking a 'Shot In The Dark' means at least they are being honest. Keeping the Spyder overnight and going for a 2nd test ride is also in their favor in my book. Add to this that the OP says he added fluid before taking it to the dealer and we may be coming to a negative judgement prematurely.
I'm as skeptical about dealerships as the next guy. I've had customers get taken to the cleaners with bogus 'Fix' stories. And I have too. But there are some good people out there and I want to be careful not to down them until I'm pretty sure they need it.
Let's hope for the best and that the OP gets this fixed with a minimum of cost and time. If not. I'm ready to jump into the pond with the others on this.
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Brake Failure
Anytime you remove the brake resivor caps make sure there put on properly or you will lose fluid again slowly an the Failure light will reappear. There is a raised bar on the cap that must face the rear of the bike to allow air to escape w/o loss of fluid.
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