Had the GS from new last July, rode out last week and everything was fine, stopped for a short break.
Climbed back on the bike and pulled the front brake lever as I lifted the bike off its side stand and noticed there was no pressure as I pulled back the brake lever. I was able to pull the lever all the way back to the bar grip with no effect on the front brake!
Got off the bike expecting to see a pool of fluid on the tarmac but there was nothing there. Tried pumping the lever to build some pressure but it did not work. (Fluid level was fine)
Called the breakdown recovery line and the bike was carted off to the dealers. Confirmed later by dealer as master cylinder failure.
I have searched the forum but cannot find any other postings for the same failure. My bike gets returned tomorrow with new master cylinder fitted but the dealer will not issue me any report for exactly what part within the cylinder failed (i.e.piston seals?) They tell me that there is no requirement for them to issue any report and that the item has been replaced as per the warranty
This is obviously a big concern and luckily did not happen when riding which would have been an interesting experience for me and my pillion
Would welcome any thoughts/advice?
(2011 model with dynamic package- approx 1800 miles)
Climbed back on the bike and pulled the front brake lever as I lifted the bike off its side stand and noticed there was no pressure as I pulled back the brake lever. I was able to pull the lever all the way back to the bar grip with no effect on the front brake!
Got off the bike expecting to see a pool of fluid on the tarmac but there was nothing there. Tried pumping the lever to build some pressure but it did not work. (Fluid level was fine)
Called the breakdown recovery line and the bike was carted off to the dealers. Confirmed later by dealer as master cylinder failure.
I have searched the forum but cannot find any other postings for the same failure. My bike gets returned tomorrow with new master cylinder fitted but the dealer will not issue me any report for exactly what part within the cylinder failed (i.e.piston seals?) They tell me that there is no requirement for them to issue any report and that the item has been replaced as per the warranty
This is obviously a big concern and luckily did not happen when riding which would have been an interesting experience for me and my pillion
Would welcome any thoughts/advice?
(2011 model with dynamic package- approx 1800 miles)
