vettrick
Junior Member
I'm still fighting a front brake issue. Last fall I was on a ride and my front brake lever suddenly went to the handlebar with no braking effect. That was scary!
Over the winter I rebuilt the calipers, new pads, and put a new piston with seals in the master cylinder. Didn't touch the lines. Also added speed bleeders.
I bled the lines a couple of times to make sure the air is out. I had a good hard feel.
That is until I move the bike. Now if I even roll it three feet the brake lever drops to the bar again...no breaks at all. I can pump it up with three strokes and it feels good. Roll the bike and nothing. There are no leaks...dry everywhere.
I am at a loss on this one. It isn't that complicated of a system. But I'm about to break down and take it to the dealer. In total, I have used about 3/4 quart in the bleeding processes.
Any ideas what might cause this?
Over the winter I rebuilt the calipers, new pads, and put a new piston with seals in the master cylinder. Didn't touch the lines. Also added speed bleeders.
I bled the lines a couple of times to make sure the air is out. I had a good hard feel.
That is until I move the bike. Now if I even roll it three feet the brake lever drops to the bar again...no breaks at all. I can pump it up with three strokes and it feels good. Roll the bike and nothing. There are no leaks...dry everywhere.
I am at a loss on this one. It isn't that complicated of a system. But I'm about to break down and take it to the dealer. In total, I have used about 3/4 quart in the bleeding processes.
Any ideas what might cause this?