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Front brake lever sticking?

Started by Chucky, April 29, 2014, 02:16:25 PM

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Chucky

hi all, Iv got an issue with my front brake, the lever keeps sticking coursing jerky braking motions, iv taken the lever out and put graphite powder on the pivot, that fixes it for a little then its back the being sticky. any help or ideas on what to do? thanks

gsJack

I soak it with WD40 without taking anything apart and it's good for another year or two depending in how much I ride in the rain.
407,400 miles in 30 years for 13,580 miles/year average.  Started riding 7/21/84 and hung up helmet 8/31/14.

pomme123

I just used a little white lithium grease on the pivot point. Keeps it going for years.


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RichDesmond

Quote from: pomme123 on April 29, 2014, 03:38:41 PM
I just used a little white lithium grease on the pivot point. Keeps it going for years.

+1. Any good grease will do. Graphite or WD-40 aren't as good in this spot.
Rich Desmond
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