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Offline eigenvector

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Front brake lever too stiff
« on: July 01, 2016, 11:34:51 AM »
Is there a way or explanation even on how to get the front brake lever less stiff?

Maybe I've been spoiled by my BMW, but jeeze, the lever on my 750 DOHC is a dang arm buster.  I swear I'm gonna have tendonitis in my elbow after getting back from a short jaunt.

It appears to stop the bike okay, a bit mushy but that's somewhat to be expected from these brakes - its just the pull of the lever that needs to be lightened up.

Is the pad not moving properly?
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Offline calj737

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Re: Front brake lever too stiff
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2016, 11:51:52 AM »
Downsize your master cylinder to a smaller piston size. The larger the piston, the more "wooden" the feel.
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Re: Front brake lever too stiff
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2016, 12:17:09 PM »
I would not have expected that.

Just poking around I see that replacement master cylinders are super super cheap.  Like 15 bucks cheap.
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Offline simon#42

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Re: Front brake lever too stiff
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2016, 02:46:18 PM »
cal is spot on , get a smaller bore master cylinder
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