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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: Jayhawk on January 05, 2012, 01:59:59 PM

Title: Front brakes dragging after bleeding
Post by: Jayhawk on January 05, 2012, 01:59:59 PM
Ok so I recently did some work on my front caliper, completely removing it and cleaning it. Put the caliper back on, run 2 cylinders worth to flush and bleed so all the air bubbles are gone and now I have brakes that are dragging. I know they are supposed to be so close that you cant see space between the rotor and the pads but, I can hear them dragging. And I will get about 3-4 full rotations when I spin the front tire.

I dont know what I may have done wrong here. Any input would be great.
Title: Re: Front brakes dragging after bleeding
Post by: adidasguy on January 05, 2012, 02:10:46 PM
Seems normal.
Pads will seat better after you use them for a while.

Title: Re: Front brakes dragging after bleeding
Post by: Dizzledan on January 05, 2012, 05:11:25 PM
+1 normal behavior. Check all functions and check for leaks, then run it down the drive and check function again.

Just like how the wheel spins when the bike is in neutral on the center stand, the brakes drag when not under load. Just normal behaviour.
Title: Re: Front brakes dragging after bleeding
Post by: Kijona on January 05, 2012, 08:37:18 PM
Completely fine. Don't worry about it. The only time I would ever worry about brakes dragging is if they drag so much it affects how easily you can move the bike. If you can't feel it while you're moving the bike then worry. Otherwise, don't. ;)
Title: Re: Front brakes dragging after bleeding
Post by: Jayhawk on January 06, 2012, 01:45:41 PM
All is in working order. took it out yesterday (cant pass up this weather, 60 degrees in Janurary...). Everything is working good. Thanks for keeping me from going paranoid.