The issue
The rear brake push rod has insufficient contact area with the rear brake master cylinder piston. A high pressure rear brake pedal application such as an emergency stop might cause the brake rod to penetrate the master cylinder plastic piston thereby resulting in a loss of effctive rear brake.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson CAFÉ RACER 1000 (XLCR) | 1977, 1978 |