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Post by Devo McDuff on Nov 4, 2007 18:55:02 GMT
Got my scoot back from Solely Scooters yesterday, done a good job on the side panel and the mudguard had to be replaced, but the paint job is nice.
Aynway, the only thing is that the front brake feels a bit light now compared to how it was before (the lever was replaced). The manual reckons it should kick-in about a 3rd of the way down where is this is probably about half. Does it actually matter much or is it just a personal preference thing?
And the bigger question is (for me at least), how easy is it to adjust?
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barry
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Post by barry on Nov 4, 2007 18:59:21 GMT
its not adjustable, as its a brake caliper. The lever travelling that far normally means you need new brake pads, be sure to buy a decent brand, ferodo are good. Ive used some cheaper ones and the brake felt awful. Its also possible your brake fliud may need changing as it absorbs water over time.
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Post by Rudi on Nov 5, 2007 18:43:28 GMT
its not adjustable, as its a brake caliper. The lever travelling that far normally means you need new brake pads, be sure to buy a decent brand, ferodo are good. Ive used some cheaper ones and the brake felt awful. Its also possible your brake fliud may need changing as it absorbs water over time. just a correction... brake pad wear does not effect the front brake lever ( travel) it will only effect the brake fluid level |
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Post by Devo McDuff on Nov 6, 2007 11:20:03 GMT
I don't see how it could be down to worn pads suddenly as the bike hadn't been used between it being fine and the lever being replaced ... if you see what I mean. The brake fluid level looks fine to me too.
It seems a bit of a coincidence that the travel on the lever has increased considerably directly after the lever was replaced.
Not saying you're wrong Barry, you clearly know a lot more about this stuff than I do ..... I just mean that it doesn't seem to add up.
So there is defo no way to adjust this?
Am not liking the feel of it at the moment, but might just be a case of getting used to it.
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barry
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Post by barry on Nov 6, 2007 11:49:49 GMT
If the part of the lever that operates the master cylinder plunger is shorter then your lever would travel further, if you see what I mean. Maybe you have a different make of lever which could be a slghtly different shape?
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Post by Devo McDuff on Nov 6, 2007 12:13:17 GMT
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Post by Rudi on Nov 7, 2007 11:07:13 GMT
if im not mistaken, removing the mudguard is done by dropping the front fork and removing the brake caliper (ive done it long ago, but im almost sure you have to disconnect the caliper).
after you disconnect the front brake caliper, you have to bleed the system until no air is trapped inside
so, the only reason that comes to mind that could change the lever feel is that a little air is still trapped in the brake system. what it does, it causes an excessive lever travel,more than normal, along with a spongy feeling.
if thats the case, you need to bleed the brakes once again...
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Post by Devo McDuff on Nov 8, 2007 12:06:03 GMT
It just doesn't feel as responsive as it was before so I need to get it sorted. The symptoms you mention are pretty much what I'm getting so it sounds like it could well be that.
The remedy sounds a little (ok, a lot) above my talents though. Might have to get a pro to have a look at it as I don't want to t*t about when it comes to something as crucial as the brakes.
Ta for putting me on the right path!
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jase
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Post by jase on Dec 1, 2007 23:59:56 GMT
Got to agree with Rudi, sounds like air in the system! Needs bleeding.
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Post by Devo McDuff on Dec 2, 2007 19:31:27 GMT
Taking it in to be checked next Sat. When describing the symptoms he said he thought is sounded like it just needs bleeding.
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