Front Brake Binding

[MurrayAlba]

I have had issues with the front brake binding, I wondered if anyone else has had similar problems.
I bought the bike in December, it’s done 10,000 miles, and did a few small jobs on it through the winter and used it first a couple of weeks ago, after a few miles it felt like the bike had lost power but it was the brake binding, I stopped and let it cool and it was OK for the rest of the ride which was only around 20 miles.
I stripped the caliper and cleaned it, I fitted new pads while it was off and applied copper grease to the pad retaining pin.
Next ride 40ish miles was fine, no issues.
Two days ago I rode around 50 miles and stopped at a mate’s for coffee, then on the way home it happened again about halfway home.
Today I removed the caliper again, made sure both pistons moved freely, made sure the sliding pins slid freely and gave everything a good spray with WD40 (not the pads), applied copper grease to the backs of the pads and the side bearing surfaces, reasembled and went for a 50 mile ride with no issues.
I hope this sorts it but I know I will just be waiting for it to recur.

 

[Haggisman]

Warranty issue, contact your dealer

 

[Wintrup]

There's been a recall due to this issue. Here's the thread.

Himalayan Vehicle Safety Recall UK

This morning I received a letter from Royal Enfield informing me of a defect that occurs under certain conditions. It read: "When motorcycles are used on roads on which a large quantity of salt has been applied during the winter for melting ice. and if brake calipers are not cleaned thereafter...

www.royalenfieldowners.com

 

[MurrayAlba]

Thanks for the replies
since I stripped and rebuilt the caliper i have been out a couple of times and it has been OK.
if it happens again I will take it to the dealer.