our recon is 3 mounths old.I found the front brakes full of mud. I was wondering if any one has else has ran into this problem,if so what did you find out was causing it. thanks

 

yeap have this same problem what causes it is not being sealed well enough or not puting silcone on them when you put back togther if you had them off
o yeah going through mud causes it to

 

Rancher,
Drum brakes are usually very poorly sealed,therefore debree and water can enter the drum area very easily.It is not just a Honda problem either.I had a 87 KQ and went thru so many brakes that I should have took stock in the damn things.I now have disk brakes and no longer am faced with that problem any longer.

The brake seals leak and debree and water just hangs around inside the drum and contaminates everything in site.

After a good day in the mud,I
'd allways remove the drums and spray all my drums/brakes down with the garden hose until they are clean.Go to you auto parts store and purchase a bottle of any brand of brake and parts cleaner,spray all the brakes and drums off with this stuff after your done washing them with the garden hose.Use compressed air to blow dry all the drums and brakes down.Purchase some ''waterproof grease'' and use it on all the rubber seals upon re-installion of the drums.Stay out of muddy situations as much as possible or purchase a quad with disk brakes to prevent this from happening further.Best of luck,===Bill

 

Better check my brakes also, nothing to do this weekend since I don't get to ride.

Is there any special type of grease/silicone, brand wise, to help seal these brakes?

 

Thanks for the help.Ill try the grease.I had no problem before i took it to the dealer for service.Im starting to think there not that good at atv's.Their mainly a tractor dealer. 4x4esRancher&2000recon.Stock Love the mud!!!!!!!!!

 

Snowshark,
ask for WATERPROOF GREASE at any of your local auto parts.Be careful to make sure all the seals are in place and clean upon installation.Good luck,===Bill