Thread: Brake HELP!!!
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Old 02-09-2009, 01:03 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by BobTheBiker View Post
to me, it sounds like condensation has accumulated in the brake fluid, frozen, and thawed, putting a TON of air in there, only fix is gonna be to pull calipers, drain every bit of fluid, refill, and bleed. its also a good time to get new brake pads and clean your brake caliper pistons as you should do every now and again anyhow. if that doesnt fix it, your master cylinder may need some love.
I'm with bob... sounds like condensation.


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Originally Posted by marko138 View Post
Oh...and this completely justifies the PRE RIDE CHECK. Make sure your shit is proper before you go ripping out of the driveway.
EXACTLY

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Originally Posted by Porkchop View Post
I was rolling off throttle at 10 mph, and pulling straight across the street into the parking lot. Hardly ripping out of the driveway.....

This was my first ride on my motorcycle, i was feeling stuff out. For something like this.
Don't think Marko was accusing you of that... just his way of saying before you roll out of the driveway... in his own words
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