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F3 parking brake stuck after installing new pads - release ideas?
Can anyone please tell me how to clear the parking brake - it's stuck on after replacing the pads; brake fluid's ok, new battery, on a 2018 F3 Ltd. If you can, call me 719-459-9672 T Y
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 04-02-2023 at 05:56 PM.
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it's stuck on after replacing the pads
I'm confused. You put chocks on your front wheels; released the parking brake; removed the rear caliper; removed the old pads; fully retracted the piston; installed the new pads; installed the rear caliper; stepped on the brake pedal several times to seat the new pads against the rotor (you need to remove hydro-mechanical slack in the system); engaged the parking brake; and removed the chocks on the front wheels.
Is that correct?. Did you follow each of those steps in that sequence? Did you skip any steps?
And now your parking brake won't release -- is that correct?
2014 Can-Am Spyder RT-S SE6 Freeway Commuter Pod
2016 Royal Enfield Classic 500 Fair-Weather Mountain Bike
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I might have made an incorrect assumption. Retracting the piston pushes brake fluid back into the reservoir which might result in an excessively high level which the Spyder self-check doesn't like. Is the fluid level correct -- not too low and not too high?
And does your Spyder start and idle properly before you try to release the parking brake?
2014 Can-Am Spyder RT-S SE6 Freeway Commuter Pod
2016 Royal Enfield Classic 500 Fair-Weather Mountain Bike
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Originally Posted by BertRemington
I'm confused. You put chocks on your front wheels; released the parking brake; removed the rear caliper; removed the old pads; fully retracted the piston; installed the new pads; installed the rear caliper; stepped on the brake pedal several times to seat the new pads against the rotor (you need to remove hydro-mechanical slack in the system); engaged the parking brake; and removed the chocks on the front wheels.
Is that correct?. Did you follow each of those steps in that sequence? Did you skip any steps?
And now your parking brake won't release -- is that correct?
That’s exactly what I did.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 04-02-2023 at 08:53 PM.
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Originally Posted by BertRemington
I might have made an incorrect assumption. Retracting the piston pushes brake fluid back into the reservoir which might result in an excessively high level which the Spyder self-check doesn't like. Is the fluid level correct -- not too low and not too high?
And does your Spyder start and idle properly before you try to release the parking brake?
Yes it does start, idles fine, changes gears, I disconnected the park brake cable, but I need parking brake to work. I saw some posts about what buttons to push and sequence, but I can’t find it now. Thank you.
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Yes, that’s exactly what I did. Do you recall the button pushing sequence to clear brake fault?
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Okay then the only suggestion I can offer is over time the parking brake cable stretched but stayed within the range of the limit switches. Then when the new pads were installed which returned the stretched cable to it's 'new" position which really wasn't new, the parking brake switches are signalling the brake was released so the motor doesn't operate. Does the light go out on the console?
From my 2014 Service Manual
PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK
1. Faulty WPM module or wiring.
- Check if windshield works properly.
- Carry out a WPM MODULE SIGNAL CIRCUIT CONTINUITY TEST.
2. Faulty PBS switch or wiring.
- Carry out a PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST.
3. Faulty HBS switch or wiring.
- Carry out a PARKING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH TEST.
4. Faulty parking brake motor or wiring.
- Carry out a PARKING BRAKE MOTOR OPERATION TEST.
5. Wrong parking brake cable adjustment.
- Carry out a PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT.
Hopefully #5 fixes your problem.
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2014 Can-Am Spyder RT-S SE6 Freeway Commuter Pod
2016 Royal Enfield Classic 500 Fair-Weather Mountain Bike
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I adjusted the park brake cable. It was tight when I was finished, so I adjusted the cable. I can’t hear or feel the park brake motor anymore.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 04-02-2023 at 08:57 PM.
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At this point I think you are in BUDS territory. Apologies I can't help any more.
2014 Can-Am Spyder RT-S SE6 Freeway Commuter Pod
2016 Royal Enfield Classic 500 Fair-Weather Mountain Bike
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Parking brake was working fine, I could feel the brake pedal move when engaging p brake, park brake light was working like normal. Brake pedal was not touched while I replaced pads. I cannot hear the park brake motor anymore �� I’m getting a flashing park brake warning light for 30 seconds or so!
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 04-02-2023 at 11:25 PM.
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I adjusted the park brake cable. It was tight when I was finished, so I adjusted the cable.
I'm not understanding this. If the parking brake cable changed at all it would get longer (stretched due to tension). So it should have not been tighter with new pads than it was when your Spyder was new. After installing the rear caliper, you pump the brake pedal to seat the pads against the rotor thereby removing slack in the brake pedal system. Then you operate the parking brake which also pushes the pads against the rotor but only by a small amount (the parking brake mechanism has a limited range of motion which is why brake pedal slack must be removed first). The cable should not have been any tighter than it was when your Spyder was new and adjustment would not be needed. Do you check if the rear wheel rotated freely before adjusting the cable?
I’m getting a flashing park brake warning light for 30 seconds or so !
I'm not understanding this either. If the Spyder thinks the parking brake is engaged, the light will flash continuously and if it thinks the parking brake is released it will stop flashing. "30 seconds or so" is not part of that protocol. Unless of course the ignition is turned off while the parking brake is released in which case the flashing light will be accompanied by beeping.
Like I said before it's BUDS time.
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2016 Royal Enfield Classic 500 Fair-Weather Mountain Bike
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I had a code after some front pulley and rear wheel work when my Spyder was new to me.
It was suggested a short ride may clear it, others said BUDS trip was necessary.
So I got all dressed up in my ATGATT gear. Rode out of the shed and the code was gone before I got to the gate.
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If you don't hear the parking brake motor run maybe a blown fuse?
2017 F3 Limited in Intense Red Pearl
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2014 Triumph Thunderbird Commander
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Checked all fuses. . Put a meter on wires going to brake motor , switch works ! There is a warranty bulletin on this issue .I will take it to dealer and see what they say .
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Can anyone tell me how to replace park brake motor on 2018 f3 l?
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Tucker -- hoping you don't have to go down this path but here is a used motor on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/285167579754
But Step 1 is a service manual. I like paper so I bought a supplement as well as the PDF on a CD https://www.ebay.com/itm/234210035945
Best wishes.
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2016 Royal Enfield Classic 500 Fair-Weather Mountain Bike
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I printed my service manual out from a PDF file.
It fills 2 large folders folders.
man 2 20220723_051800.jpg man 1 20220723_051413.jpg
Being the computer Luddite that I am I messed up the photos and managed to duplicate, delete and totally stuff things up.
I think with Peters help I may have been able to pop them back in.
HOWZATT! Are they showing?
Last edited by Isopedella; 04-04-2023 at 11:53 AM.
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I had a bolt fall out of my brake motor mount, what a bugga of a time I had to put it back on, good luck!!!
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Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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Hello Isopedella . Hope you are well. I did not receive the pdf for the service manual. My email is danthediscgolfman@yahoo.com. Thank you , I’m hoping I get it !
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I sent a couple. Check ya spam but I will have another go later on. Hoping to locate a kid to help my Luddite com skills.
Also sent a pm you should read.
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Tucker01 has just replied to a thread you have subscribed to entitled - F3 parking brake stuck after installing new pads - release ideas? - in the F3 Shop Talk forum of Can-Am Spyder & Ryker Three Wheel Motorcycles.
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Does anyone have a service manual for a 2018 f3 limited on PDF ? Please
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I worked out my system wont let me send a 10m MB file.
I have to load something up , some drive thingi, yeah right .
I will have to wait for someone who knows how to load it.
I got growled at last time I tried that.
So hopefully somebody can oblige soonish.
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