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Title: Front brake lever sticking
Post by: Organ Donor on May 05, 2005, 03:04:15 AM

When I use my front brake it seems like it hits a stop about halfway in, then I have to squeeze harder just to get it to move,It makes my brake feel like an on/off switch. Not Good. My leaver was squeaking yesterday so I oiled it with hoppie's # 9 now it's sticking, time to break out the WD-40. also the front brake has been feeling "spungy" there is plenty of pad left. :dunno:

Title: Front brake lever sticking
Post by: Organ Donor on May 05, 2005, 04:07:20 AM

forget the WD-40. I gave her a shot of CRC 3-36, no problem now

Title: Front brake lever sticking
Post by: ukchickenlover on May 05, 2005, 04:34:57 AM

If the front break is spongy then there is either air in the brake system or water. The brakes will need bleeding which is decribed in the haynes manual.

Title: Front brake lever sticking
Post by: Organ Donor on May 05, 2005, 05:41:05 AM

I can just pop off the master cylinder and give the brake a few pumps, Right? BTW How would I get water or air in the system?

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