Front brake feels soft & clutch cable needs lube
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Front brake feels soft & clutch cable needs lube
When I bought the bike, the front brake was a bit soft. While having the brake handle completely squeezed, I could make the front tire spins if I put all my weight on and push forward. I thought that a ole brake fluid change and bleed would solve the problem. It didn't.
Does anyone have any recommendations as to a remedy? It's a really simple brake system: master cylinder w/ handle, rubber hose, brake pistion.
Also, my clutch cable is a bit sticky, but in really good condition. I'm sure it only needs some lube. Is there anyone who is willing to let me borrow their cable luber?
oh btw, 1981 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim.
Does anyone have any recommendations as to a remedy? It's a really simple brake system: master cylinder w/ handle, rubber hose, brake pistion.
Also, my clutch cable is a bit sticky, but in really good condition. I'm sure it only needs some lube. Is there anyone who is willing to let me borrow their cable luber?
oh btw, 1981 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim.
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Re: Front brake feels soft & clutch cable needs lube
edit my stupidity
try a Steel braided line. . . also, pump the Brake lever a few times (when the bike is stopped) before you ride. . .
try a Steel braided line. . . also, pump the Brake lever a few times (when the bike is stopped) before you ride. . .
Last edited by chappe; 05-18-2009 at 12:14 PM.
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yeah, after pumping only twice, it primes to it's full braking power, which still isnt enough. Where can I get SS brakelines made for a motorcycle?
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Re: Front brake feels soft & clutch cable needs lube
I have a cable luber, just make sure I get it back
sounds like you still have air in the lines, it's not always easy to get it all out.
as far as stainless lines, you can get them thru just about any parts distributor.
sounds like you still have air in the lines, it's not always easy to get it all out.
as far as stainless lines, you can get them thru just about any parts distributor.
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As for the SS lines, believe it or not, but a ton of places dont make them, and done even KNOW where to get them. I did find two custom motorcycle shops that can indeed make them. I'll be going with Iron Core Motorcycles btw for the SS lines. They want about $45-$50 for it. Of this other shop wants $25 to make a custom rubber one. The yamaha brand line is discontinued, so a custom line is the only choice.
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I'll PM you about the luber, thanks.
As for the SS lines, believe it or not, but a ton of places dont make them, and done even KNOW where to get them. I did find two custom motorcycle shops that can indeed make them. I'll be going with Iron Core Motorcycles btw for the SS lines. They want about $45-$50 for it. Of this other shop wants $25 to make a custom rubber one. The yamaha brand line is discontinued, so a custom line is the only choice.
As for the SS lines, believe it or not, but a ton of places dont make them, and done even KNOW where to get them. I did find two custom motorcycle shops that can indeed make them. I'll be going with Iron Core Motorcycles btw for the SS lines. They want about $45-$50 for it. Of this other shop wants $25 to make a custom rubber one. The yamaha brand line is discontinued, so a custom line is the only choice.
I'd tell you to check out Galfer for the line, they can custom make them as well for you. Either Galfer or Goodridge make great brake products. Also, if the brakes havent been bled or if the fluid is old that will make the system more spongy. If you dont want/know how to bleed the line completely, you can always open the brake resevoir, zip-tie the brake open, and let it sit overnight with a towel covering the resevoir. Not foolproof for getting air out, but it helps a bit.