The rear brakes have failed a number of times. I have had them bleed and master cylinder replaced at the dealer but the problem continues to occur. Now that victory is no longer around service is becoming impossible. This is an extreme danger and the problem reoccurs. Air is getting into the lines somewhere. Bike is now parked as it is too dangerous to ride.
2008 Victory Vision brakes problems
15 complaints (50% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 40,000.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 50%
- typical mileage
- 40,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
At what mileage
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Victory Vision brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Victory Vision brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2008 Victory Vision owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The rear brakes on my victory vision have gone out several times. I have tried everything that I can think of to fix the problem. Victory/polaris needs to recall this item and fix it. Driver safety is of great importance.
When bike sits for a few weeks the rear break goes soft. Have to have mechanic bleed the breaks 1 or 2 times a year. Somehow air is getting in the line eather from break line or master cylinder. Problem is recurring.
Have had several issues with rear brake failure. Rear brake pedal goes all the way down, and does not engage the brakes. No leak signs of any fluid. This seems to be a serious problem with victory motorcycles after doing some research on line. Www.vision-riders.com. I have had my bike in the shop several times with this issue. The brakes were bled every time the rear brakes failed. I was traveling on a city street, a black in color chevrolet truck had pulled out in front of me. I immediately applied by front and rear breaks. When I applied my rear brakes, the pedal went down to the floor. I downshifted as fast has I could in order to avoid striking the vehicle. Victory dealership stated that no recalls have been put out by victory. Please look into this matter before someone gets hurt or even killed. Thank you.
While exiting I 75 to buy 50 west my rear brake failed leaving me only 1/2 front brakes. Traverser polaris in ross oh. Made warranty repairs on 7/3/14. On 8/17/14 the brakes failed again on pa rt. 641 whereby I nearly went over a 200 foot cliff. Traverser repaired the brakes a 2nd time on 8/19 /14. The brakes failed a 3rd time on 9/6/14. In cincinnati near oh rd 50 in sadansville. I afraid to let traverser repair them again.
The rears brakes on my victory vision are working correctly the pedal is going to the floor. All of the pads are brand new. I have bleed the brakes two times they work better then stop working and the pedal after about 45 miles starts to go back to the floor. I have also read that many people are also having the same problem with victory vision rear brakes on their bikes.
Rear brakes have failed twice. Fixed both times under warranty. They have twice replaced parts and have no guarantee it wont fail again. Seem to happen to their motorcycles after sitting for a few weeks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 victory vision motorcycle. The contact stated that the brakes failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.
Rear brake suddenly not functional brake pedal goes all the way down to floorboard. This has now happened again for the 4th time in 5 years. Victory shop says they just have to bleed from the front caliper to remove air. They tell me that victory says it is due to the vinyl brake line, and that temperature changes cause air to build up in the apportionment valve. This is a very dangerous problem, and seems to have affected hundreds of bikes from reading forums on the internet. Polaris needs to find a fix and perform a recall.
Rear brake failure on 2008 victory vision.. While out riding went to use rear brake pedal and it just went down, no brakes. Took to dealer in cedar rapids iowa. When they bled brakes they said there was a large volume of air in system .no leaks in brakeline or from caliper. This is a known problem with the 2008 visions and victory will not step up to fix the problem.this is a true safety problem.
Questions about the 2008 Victory Vision brakes
Does the 2008 Victory Vision have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Victory Vision, 50% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2008 Victory Vision brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 40,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Victory Vision brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 2008 Victory Vision problems
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