Work performed for this test:
1) Cleaned, inspected all shoe hardware, PB strut free play and re-applied lubricant grease (Permatex purple) on the backer plate nubs behind the shoes on both wheels. I didn't install the new shoes yet due to wanting to clear up the locking problem. I ordered another set of Raybestos non-riveted shoes since they have pads for the backer plate contact.
2) Installed new drums from Dynamic Friction Company (DFC) as shown below. These drums appear to be very high quality which are also high temperature painted from the factory.
3) Adjusted brake shoes giving them slight drag of two free wheel revolutions.
4) Sat the rear on car ramps and jacked up the front giving the front wheel a couple inches off the floor. Did this for caliper inspection, draining, filling and bleeding purposes keeping pressure off the anti-dive.
5) Inspected & cleaned the front calipers & pistons. Coated pistons with brake fluid. Also checked and verified piston movement using the rear brake pedal and front brake lever.
6) Followed the Honda (2015 Revised) Recall draining, filling and bleeding procedure/installation for the new Secondary Master Cylinder (SMC). Of course, I followed the trike procedure as always. Upon the final manual bleed, I performed the Rocky bleed. I did have both, the MC and SMC replaced during that recall. There was also a Proportional Control Valve (PCV) inspection back in 2005 due to some leaking, mine was OK upon inspection.
7) Performed a SMC test to see if the rear wheels would stop while engaging it while free spinning each one. This test passed on both wheels.
I'm currently waiting for a new PCV to throw into the mix which won't be here until the 22nd or so. By then, I'm sure my road testing will be done until the weather breaks in early spring..... Damn. (Headbang)Installation of the PCV appears to be a real P.I.A. to get to on the GL1800 due to all the plastic and radiator removal. I'm going to do some research to see if anyone has found a better way to approach it other than my Shop Manual. No matter what, I'll keep everyone here informed as I move forward. I can't thank all of you enough for hanging in there helping me out. I can't Thank You enough, I sincerely appreciate it!!
In case I don't report back before the Holiday's..... I wish all of you and yours a Very Merry Christmas and upcoming New Year!!! Thank You, Ray
Honda SMC & Rear MC Recall Instruction .pdf Download Link: https://www.gl1800riders.com/attachm...nt-pdf.327333/
The following schematic shows the Lehman Brake Hydraulic System along with the Brake Bleed Sequence. I'm going off of the Honda OEM schematic and what I can visually see.
Brake Drums - Dynamic Friction Company: https://www.dynamicfriction.com/products/brake-drums