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Parking Brake won't Release
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spyderherb
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Ditto,ditto,ditto. Mine at the dealer last two days. Had brake light come on many times, but would release by itself. This time wouldn't release. Had to have it towed on flatbed. Waiting to hear from dealer, Broward Motorsports. Why hasn't BRP handled this problem? It has been going on for many years. Should have been a fix by now!! Thanks for letting me vent. :banghead::banghead:
disconnect the parking brake cable
where is the parking brake cable located? I need to disconnect the parking brake cable because it's stuck..thank..if you can provide images that would be great. thanks
where is the parking brake cable located? I need to disconnect the parking brake cable because it's stuck..thank..if you can provide images that would be great. thanks
cptjam
Registered User
Right side of bike, just behind the muffler. Loosen jam nuts holding cable to bracket. Pull cable out of bracket after you blocked the wheels. On the end of the cable, there is a little ferrule in a bracket that activates the parking brake. Remove cable from that bracket, and return the cable to where you found it. Ride. If you need more help, call me. My number is below. Joe
BlueRibbon
New member
While I have not yet experienced the stuck PB problem yet, I'm going to be prepared in case it happens.
Harbor Freight has a pair of folding wheel chocks for just $8. Here's a link.
https://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-metal-wheel-chocks-97130.html?_br_psugg_q=wheel+choke
Harbor Freight has a pair of folding wheel chocks for just $8. Here's a link.
https://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-metal-wheel-chocks-97130.html?_br_psugg_q=wheel+choke
SpyderAnn01
Active member
Good idea, we use those same ones but don’t forget to carry the wrenches you need to release the brake.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
This is an older thread. Goes back to 7/2018. Last post was 9/2019.
Parking Brake
To hosed down my spider F3, stop at the wa wa . Came back out to ride off could not move because the parking brake would not release, called for a tow costed me $144.00 driver said it's been happening a lot so I now have my 12mm wrench. Unhooked the cable after getting back to the house it's releasing now Should I take in for service. I only have 3000 mile on the bike. Did a oil change and filter.
To hosed down my spider F3, stop at the wa wa . Came back out to ride off could not move because the parking brake would not release, called for a tow costed me $144.00 driver said it's been happening a lot so I now have my 12mm wrench. Unhooked the cable after getting back to the house it's releasing now Should I take in for service. I only have 3000 mile on the bike. Did a oil change and filter.
Snoking1127
Well-known member
You will miss the quality ride of the spyder vs the pickup truck ride of the HD trike.
Wheelman
Member
Hi all. I'm new to this forum and a 1st time Spyder rider/owner. I've had my 2018 F3-T for approx two months and have had the parking brake fail to release four times. After the last time, the cable disengaged from the pulley. From what I've learned from the knowledgeable members on this site, apparently, BRP doesn't care and I don't trust dealers. My question is; Has anyone seen, heard of or thought of a mechanical brake to replace the electric brake? My solution has been a wheel chock from Harbor Freight and it works just fine. I live in SoCal and can ride almost everyday. I'm not willing to have my trike sit at the dealer to repair a problem that, most likely, will raise it's ugly head again. I rode two wheels for over 40yrs and I love my Spyder. Should have gotten one a long time ago. Thank you for your comments.
2015 parking break problems
It took six weeks to get into the dealer and they can't find a problem. I guess from the posts instead of paying a dealer to fix the problem, carrying a wrench and a wheel chock from harbor freight is the best solution. Two hundred dollars to be told that they don't know is not satisfactory! With this many bikes having the same problem Can Am needs to address the issue.
We have rocked the bike back and forth, then start. This worked for us several times.
It took six weeks to get into the dealer and they can't find a problem. I guess from the posts instead of paying a dealer to fix the problem, carrying a wrench and a wheel chock from harbor freight is the best solution. Two hundred dollars to be told that they don't know is not satisfactory! With this many bikes having the same problem Can Am needs to address the issue.
We have rocked the bike back and forth, then start. This worked for us several times.
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