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Front Brakes ain't what they used to be
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05-08-2025, 01:42 PM
(05-08-2025, 10:28 AM)misterprofessionality Wrote: It was only after riding with another CB this past weekend that I realized my front brake responsiveness on the old CB just isn't what it used to be.  Its as of the engagement position on the lever is about 15-20% farther down than on a fresher bike. The brakes work.  They stop me just fine. There's no squeak.  The pads are relatively new with less than 4000 miles on them.  The fluid is fresh, and the performance didn't change for better or worse after it was bled. 

Any ideas what could be causing this? What can I do to get those snappy CB1100 brakes back?

Good pics of the rotor's surface/4 and the pads surface/4 are needed.
I assume that front brake lever is firm and hard when pressed?
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RE: Front Brakes ain't what they used to be - by peterbaron - 05-08-2025, 01:42 PM

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