Lubricating front brake cable

[mimikeni]

I thought I'd give this a try because it feels like the brake lever is getting hung up about midway through its travel when I pull on it.  Do you experienced folks with such a task recommend the use of a tool for this or can I just spay cable lube into the cable without it? Thanks.

[The Buddha]

I thought I'd give this a try because it feels like the brake lever is getting hung up about midway through its travel when I pull on it.  Do you experienced folks with such a task recommend the use of a tool for this or can I just spay cable lube into the cable without it? Thanks.

Yea brake lever dont got no cable.
Cool.
Buddha.

[Slack]

The brakes are hydraulic.  There is no cable.  Take the lever off of the perch and clean/lube it with some grease and you should be set.

[Big Rich]

+1

From time to time the master cylinder needs rebuilt - the plunger can get dirty / corroded and begin to feel like it's getting caught up on something. But try taking the lever apart first and cleaning the pivot point like Slack mentioned.

[gsJack]

Just spray a little WD-40 into the brake lever pivot joint and it will be good as new for another couple years.  I've only done it a few times in 14 years and 175k GS500 miles.  No need to take anything apart.

[mimikeni]

Many thanks.  Boy, do I feel like a doofus.

[BockinBboy]

You really meant clutch cable... uh... yeah... that's right? clutch cable is what you meant! 



- Bboy