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stiff brake lever
03/11/09 at 16:12:18
 
the front brake lever feels "wooden"

What should I look for?
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Re: stiff brake lever
Reply #1 - 03/11/09 at 17:52:39
 
Does it stop good?

Are you back in CA?
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Re: stiff brake lever
Reply #2 - 03/11/09 at 19:36:30
 
I've been in CA since January  Wink

I havent done a panic stop test yet
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Re: stiff brake lever
Reply #3 - 03/11/09 at 20:12:31
 
You sure the pads are backing off the rotor enough?
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Re: stiff brake lever
Reply #4 - 03/12/09 at 04:14:29
 
I suspect seized sliding pin. Only one pad is contacting the disc. Does the caliper move side to side?
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