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Thread: Mystery Designs Trike with rear break issues.

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    Question Mystery Designs Trike with rear break issues.

    Hello,

    I'll thank you for your patience in advance. My uncle gave me his old 2004 Electra glide that he had converted to a trike with a kit from Mystery Designs and it needs a little work.

    This was the push I needed to finally go get the motorcycle endorsement (my first motorcycle).

    Right now the rear break won't work unless I pump it 5 times or so and even then it will only work for a few minutes.

    I have had a very difficult time finding a mechanic that was willing to work on it only to have him tell me he couldn't get the break to work consistently and didn't know where to get parts from if needed.

    I tried calling mystery designs, but their number is disconnected and their domain name is up for sale. I can only assume they are out of business.

    Does anyone know where I can find documentation for this kit and replacement parts?

    Will parts from another manufacturer work?

    I was told it needs new break pads on the rear, maybe new calipers and break lines?

    Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aZambiHorde View Post
    Hello,

    I'll thank you for your patience in advance. My uncle gave me his old 2004 Electra glide that he had converted to a trike with a kit from Mystery Designs and it needs a little work.

    This was the push I needed to finally go get the motorcycle endorsement (my first motorcycle).

    Right now the rear break won't work unless I pump it 5 times or so and even then it will only work for a few minutes.

    I have had a very difficult time finding a mechanic that was willing to work on it only to have him tell me he couldn't get the break to work consistently and didn't know where to get parts from if needed.

    I tried calling mystery designs, but their number is disconnected and their domain name is up for sale. I can only assume they are out of business.

    Does anyone know where I can find documentation for this kit and replacement parts?

    Will parts from another manufacturer work?

    I was told it needs new break pads on the rear, maybe new calipers and break lines?

    Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks.

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    Jason......Welcome To Trike-Talk.........

    If you have to pump the pedal to get brake action the Master cylinder is bad..?

    If there was a leak you would have red brake fluid on the garage floor....
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    Jason , it’s hard to diagnose a issue over the phone . You will get alot of suggestions here . Ride safe.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1dn5up View Post
    Jason , it’s hard to diagnose a issue over the phone . You will get alot of suggestions here . Ride safe.
    Thanks, I know it's hard to diagnose over the phone, I'm just going to have to try and find a good mechanic that can work on it.

    The long term issue or concern that I have is parts. If Mystery Designs is out of business will standard break pads fit these? Will break pads or parts from another kit/manufacturer fit the mystery designs trike?

    If I can't get replacement parts, especially wear parts, then I may be up a creek with out a paddle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aZambiHorde View Post
    Thanks, I know it's hard to diagnose over the phone, I'm just going to have to try and find a good mechanic that can work on it.

    The long term issue or concern that I have is parts. If Mystery Designs is out of business will standard break pads fit these? Will break pads or parts from another kit/manufacturer fit the mystery designs trike?

    If I can't get replacement parts, especially wear parts, then I may be up a creek with out a paddle.
    I doubt that they made their own Parts they just Bought them from other manufactures most likely the least expensive..
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    Quote Originally Posted by aZambiHorde View Post
    Thanks, I know it's hard to diagnose over the phone, I'm just going to have to try and find a good mechanic that can work on it.

    The long term issue or concern that I have is parts. If Mystery Designs is out of business will standard break pads fit these? Will break pads or parts from another kit/manufacturer fit the mystery designs trike?

    If I can't get replacement parts, especially wear parts, then I may be up a creek with out a paddle.
    Jason as Bob said they used someone else's parts probably for those replacement type parts. For rear brake pads just remove the pads go to your local NAPA store and see id they can ID them. From the swing arm forward is all Harley parts. I agree that it sounds like the master cylinder needs looked at. That will be a Harley Part. See if you can find an independent motorcycle shop to help you out. Should be a sound ride. Welcome and good luck
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    Hi Jason and welcome to Trike Talk

    As already stated either take a picture of the rear brakes or take a pad out, take it to an Auto Jobber like Napa to see if they can match it

    If you are doing the work yourself, pay attention to how things come apart for future reassembly

    Now is the time also to have a good look at the front brakes also, at the very least it would be prudent to bleed the old fluid out

    Your local Harley Dealer should have a master cylinder repair kit, you will need that for sure for the rear brakes

    If you decide to tackle this job keep us updated and pictures are a plus, Best of luck going forward
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    It would be awesome if I could find a parts list so I could identify what I may need to order and from who, or the specs of the part if they are commonly made parts.

    I have not been able to find any documentation .

    I wouldn't even consider myself an amateur mechanic. Sure I can do basic oil changes, air filters, swap bulbs...... but I've never touched anything like breaks before.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aZambiHorde View Post
    It would be awesome if I could find a parts list so I could identify what I may need to order and from who, or the specs of the part if they are commonly made parts.

    I have not been able to find any documentation .

    I wouldn't even consider myself an amateur mechanic. Sure I can do basic oil changes, air filters, swap bulbs...... but I've never touched anything like breaks before.
    Pull a wheel off and take some pictures

    Does the caliper have any name or number stamped on it
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