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Started by fastmatt at 06-01-2008 10:27 PM. Topic has 2 replies.

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06-01-2008, 10:27 PM

fastmatt is not online. Last active: 6/2/2008 10:21:58 AM fastmatt

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Front Brake Trouble

Hi. I own a '82 CX500C and within this last year my front brake has developed a wierd problem. The front brake seems like it is siezing because the lever is always very stiff and it feels like the brake is always on. I have tried a few things like bleeding the line to relieve pressure and checking to see if there is a bubble somewhere in the line but these only seem to be temporary fixes. If anyone has seen a similar problem and know how to fix it that would be great!

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06-02-2008, 10:24 AM

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Re: Front Brake Trouble

A little tiny hole grows shut inside the master cylinder. You need to take the cap and black seal off and look inside. It may be hard to see as it is very small and doesn't take much to clog it up. It has to be open to relieve the pressure when you let off the brake lever. A pin pushed down into the hole should open it. Don't stab your seal on the piston when you're doing that though.



06-03-2008, 11:26 AM

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Re: Front Brake Trouble

I was going to suggest that you repost in the technical help section, but looks like you already did!

1983 CX650 C
1982 Yamaha Seca XJ750

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