06-26-2017, 06:49 PM
Try changing the fluid.
Just did mine after 2 1/2 years on the original, much firmer now. It's a time thing with brake fluid as much as miles. Should have done mine a while back.
It's not difficult. takes about an hour tops. You don't need to bleed from empty which can be a pain, just pump the old fluid thru and to up with new, till the new stuff comes out and no bubbles.
Another top tip:
After you've replaced the fluid, or just try it anytime really, pull in the brake lever and keep it pulled tight with a cable tie round the bars. Leave it like that overnight.
It helps remove any air from the system apparently. Not completely sure how but it works for me.
Just did mine after 2 1/2 years on the original, much firmer now. It's a time thing with brake fluid as much as miles. Should have done mine a while back.
It's not difficult. takes about an hour tops. You don't need to bleed from empty which can be a pain, just pump the old fluid thru and to up with new, till the new stuff comes out and no bubbles.
Another top tip:
After you've replaced the fluid, or just try it anytime really, pull in the brake lever and keep it pulled tight with a cable tie round the bars. Leave it like that overnight.
It helps remove any air from the system apparently. Not completely sure how but it works for me.