Question for you late model beemer riders:
The bike is an '03 (I think) RS1150 with the power-assisted brakes and a "brake failure" light is being displayed on the dash.
What is the common problem with these over-engineered brakes when this happens?
The bike is owned by the widow of my buddy who passed away earlier this year. I haven't seen it since this happened, she had someone out on a test ride and when it came back, that warning was lit.
I presume that the brakes would behave like power-assisted brakes in cars and lose 90% of their braking power when the power assist goes out.
I also know that I wouldn't be too keen to ride the bike in that condition.
I don't want Joanne to get hosed by the dealer, if someone can give me a little background on this, I would appreciate it.
Thanks,
Blue
The bike is an '03 (I think) RS1150 with the power-assisted brakes and a "brake failure" light is being displayed on the dash.
What is the common problem with these over-engineered brakes when this happens?
The bike is owned by the widow of my buddy who passed away earlier this year. I haven't seen it since this happened, she had someone out on a test ride and when it came back, that warning was lit.
I presume that the brakes would behave like power-assisted brakes in cars and lose 90% of their braking power when the power assist goes out.
I also know that I wouldn't be too keen to ride the bike in that condition.
I don't want Joanne to get hosed by the dealer, if someone can give me a little background on this, I would appreciate it.
Thanks,
Blue
