Trouble shooting TriGlide front brakes

[Nbaque1]

Going on long trip, so I decided to change brake pads and put new fluid. They were working fine before change, now if pumped they get firm, travel two feet and I lose brakes!!! Bled brakes several times, still same.

 

[Jack Klarich]

How are you bleeding?

The front middle 2 caliper pistons are linked thru the rear master cylinder

If you have bled all the bleeders on the front calipers have u checked the rear master cylinder level? Try bleeding the rear calipers also

 

[Nbaque1]

I just lifted front tire and rotated watching brake pad contact. On left side seems like I slightly warped the disk some how and every time warp hits cylinder, I lose brake pressure. Guess I need to replace disk before going any further.

I will check rear brake reservoir before it's all done, thanks for your thoughts.

 

[Nbaque1]

Jack thanks for your advice. I did check the trike's rear reservoir but it was OK. I did mess the disk when installing new front tire with pry bar. I managed to figure out warp and gently straightened it out, and that fixed my problem. Once again highly appreciative and once again thank you very much for your help.

 

[Fearless]

Strange front brake problems occurred for me after changing pads, however after a few short rides out in the countryside they resolved themselves like the pads needed to seat in or something it also felt like a warped rotor. make sure they are in properly just sayin... :Shrug: Good luck Fred

 

[Nbaque1]

Now that it's over, funny how a basic job can turn into a head scratcher. Had to back track to when at same time, l also changed out tire and accidentally put down pressure on disc with pry bar. Before I decided to replace the disc I found the warp and gently pryed on disc and the dang thing worked. Thanks for sharing your experience, I'll certainly keep it in mind.