front caliper locking up
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front caliper locking up
06 Jul 2014 18:37 - 06 Jul 2014 18:42
Out of all the bikes I have rebuilt I never had a problem like this. After 600 miles of being rebuilt the caliper is locking up.
when cold not run a few day front brake is fine rolls smooth brake works, After a few miles down the road the caliper slowly locks up and lever is just about locked won't move. Master cylinder has been previously rebuilt as was the caliper. My thought it's the master cylinder not releasing pressure ?? any thoughts
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note. It worked fine the first 600 miles just started this weekend
Zeds not happy right now
when cold not run a few day front brake is fine rolls smooth brake works, After a few miles down the road the caliper slowly locks up and lever is just about locked won't move. Master cylinder has been previously rebuilt as was the caliper. My thought it's the master cylinder not releasing pressure ?? any thoughts
gregz
note. It worked fine the first 600 miles just started this weekend
Zeds not happy right now
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Re: front caliper locking up
06 Jul 2014 19:55
Have you checked the little hole in bottem of mc reservoir to see if its plugged?
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Re: front caliper locking up
08 Jul 2014 04:56
You might have moisture in the caliper . When that happens the heat from friction causes steam and it expands locking the brakes. I always carry a wrench with me when trying a new bike out in case I didn't get all the moisture out. It is worth a try .
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Re: front caliper locking up
08 Jul 2014 17:07
Ive seen an over filled master cylinder lock the front brakes up in real hot weather at Daytona once
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