The only brake failure I've ever experienced was back in 2012, (I think), on Ol' Maudie, in Maggie Valley. That's one time Ol' Hub did use the Front Brake! Scary. My fault. I had never changed the Brake Fluid, or flushed the system. Didn't have a clue it was a PM procedure. Again, my fault. Won't happen again, if the fluid is the sole reason for failure. And, if you've ever ridden behind me, and paid any attention to my riding style, you'll notice my brake lites don't lite up often, when running through twisties. Hot brakes don't work! Back in the day, when we had those sorry-assed mechanical drum brakes, I was taught by one of my heroes, to use the Tranny as the brakes. I still ride that way today. Sounds good, too, backin' off from about 5000 R's!!! Our Transmissions are almost bullet-proof. That's one component on a Harley that almost nobody bitches about. I really abuse my Transmission, and, knock on wood, it keeps right on performing. Slows me down safer than brakes, in that application, IMHO. But what do I know? We've all got different riding styles. Ride to live--Live to ride!!! There endeth the lesson. Later--HUBBARD