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Post by Proudest Monkey on Dec 23, 2004 11:28:10 GMT 10
Guys,
I know i have talked of this before, but my front brake lever seems to be getting deeper and deeper before it starts coming on every day. Is there anything i can do (besides gettings some braided lines cause i just can't afford that right now)?
I noticed your post Sean about bleeding the clutch and brake lever and forgive my ignorance, but what does that actually do for ya? Is this my solution?
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Thelodger
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Andy
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Post by Thelodger on Dec 23, 2004 11:51:59 GMT 10
G'day Stu.....Bleeding the brakes is the method used for removing any air trapped in the lines...this can cause a soft pedal or on the front, a spongy brake lever action similar to what you are experiencing.It will also remove any built up water which is caused by condensation and deterioration of the brake fluid. You may even have to take a look at your brake pads, because if they are near the end of their useable life (I'm sure OCD Mike will correct me if I'm wrong here) that can also be the cause of a spongy/deep lever/pedal. If in doubt Ask Mike PS this is part of the regular servicing of your baby every 18,000k.............http://www.burniemorgan.com/firestorm/vtr_maint.html
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Post by Proudest Monkey on Dec 23, 2004 11:56:43 GMT 10
I thought it would be due soon, but I have only just ticked past 10,500k's.
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Thelodger
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Andy
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Post by Thelodger on Dec 23, 2004 12:12:01 GMT 10
You might have to look at it sooner rather than later. I did mine the day i brought it home.....anal I know but the fluid in the front Master had gone very dark. By the way what was the outcome of the loud pipes story mate?
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Post by vtrstunter on Dec 23, 2004 12:40:00 GMT 10
hey monkey, You should probably stop pulling 500ft stoppies as your coming up to the lights on your way home from work everyday.... ;D ;D ;D I think VTR's are bad for spongy brakes... i get it ALL THE BLOODY TIME.
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Post by Proudest Monkey on Dec 23, 2004 12:56:16 GMT 10
... By the way what was the outcome of the loud pipes story mate? Oh, i just changed the pipes back to the originals and then went and got it tested. The dude at the exhaust centre was pretty cool, he said next time just come back with the Staintunes on and he'll fix it up for me
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Thelodger
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Andy
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Post by Thelodger on Dec 23, 2004 12:59:20 GMT 10
Mate sounds like a kind fella Maybe we should have a sticky post with his buissnes on it in the Nuts and Bolts section........
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Post by Proudest Monkey on Dec 23, 2004 13:01:25 GMT 10
I will fish out his details tonight and get it up there. (BTW: i don't think i have 'Create Sticky' permissions though).
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