Was going to ride the F3S tomorrow but the parking brake will not let go. I tried putting it in gear while on, rocking back and forth etc... any ideas? Maybe adjusting the brake at the rear wheel?
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Was going to ride the F3S tomorrow but the parking brake will not let go. I tried putting it in gear while on, rocking back and forth etc... any ideas? Maybe adjusting the brake at the rear wheel?
Iv'e repeated trying to release the parking brake and it still will not release to allow me to move the spyder! Any ideas? If I were to try to take it to the dealer I would not be able too!!!!
If you still have warranty, call road side assistance and test the value of that service
Push the brake pedal like you want to brake it off and touch the release. Good luck
Ron F3 owner happened to me at US customs
I believe there is a way to release it - others have posted. Something to do with releasing/undoing something near the back brake bits.
maybe try a search?
Hopefully somebody who knows more will chip in...
sorry rbell, just saw your post - sounds much better!
The park brake is cable operated. On the rear wheel right side you will find where that cable adjuster is attached. Loosen the nuts so you can release the cable. You will be able to move about but still need to find the problem...:thumbup:
And keep a brick handy so the Spyder doesn't roll away!Quote:
Originally Posted by Chupaca
Thanks for he replies. Have have done all that has been mentioned. I know I can loosen the cable on the back but that is not the answer as someone has said. I have searched but nothing comes up on the answer to my problem.
I was on a trip with my 13 RT when it happened to me. All roadside asst. would do for me was call a wrecker. I had to undo the cable like someone else mentioned complete the trip without the park brake and take it to the dealer when I returned.
Something in that motor actuator has broken and will have to be replaced.
just took the switch housing apart and nothing seems to be loose or off. Looked and felt around the parking brake motor and did not find any loose things?? Dont know what to do. Can I loosen up the nut on the back enough to ride it to the dealership to see if it is covered under the warranty and get it fixed? I don't have any problem of having it in first when parked. Its a manual anyways.
I would get a can of silicone spray and with the E-Brake cover off spray it down good wait 30 minute before trying to see if it works. Electrical contact cleaner will work as well. Electrical contact switch could have corrosion or dirt. Electrically operated and mechanically applied.Quote:
Originally Posted by mini73
Jack
I have a 2012 Can Am Spyder RT-SE5 with just over 23,000 miles. The other day, I had pulled into a gas station, set the parking brake, filled the tank, then released the parking brake. Or so I thought. The bike would neither move in the forward or reverse direction, rather like I had a foot on the brake itself. I didn't. Turned the ignition off, then back on, the indicator warning, parking brake fault came on. The bike moved freely going forward, and in reverse, but the parking brake would not engage when placed into neutral. As well, putting it in gear in a parked position, has no effect. The bike still easily moves, forward or reverse. I asked the local dealership if the bike could still be driven safely with the PBF indicated, and was told, yes. Just so long as a brake fault itself did not appear, meaning the foot brake would no longer be functioning.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chupaca
The operator's manual states that when the parking brake fault light appears, the likely culprits are fuse number 3, and the parking brake sensor. I've checked the fuse and found it to be just fine.
On the Se (semi auto) it will roll in both directions even when in gear as the clutch will not engage. :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by WilderThomas
I have a manual transmissionQuote:
Originally Posted by Chupaca
Shut the bike off. Turn on the key and push the e-brake button. Can you hear the actuator motor running at all?:helpsmilie:Quote:
Originally Posted by WilderThomas
Clete
I have done this and no I do not hear the motor at all like I used too!Quote:
Originally Posted by Clete