Brake Lever Pulls Back To Far

[RGERBER875]

I have a 400ex, the problem I am having is the front brake lever pulls all the way back before the brakes engage, I have bleed the brakes, and the reservoir was full so I do not believe there is a leak, no help. I am thinking the piston in the master cylinder?

Need feed back.

[250exen]

your brakes are probably wore out, get new pads, install um then see...
there may be another way tho..

[RGERBER875]

Pads are brand new

[Woodsrider]

Either the master cylender is shot, or you have air in the lines. If it doesn't firm up after bleeding it again replace the master.;)

[pnut420]

Originally posted by RGERBER875
I have a 400ex, the problem I am having is the front brake lever pulls all the way back before the brakes engage, I have bleed the brakes, and the reservoir was full so I do not believe there is a leak, no help. I am thinking the piston in the master cylinder?

Need feed back.

They are either not bleeed completely or your master cylinder is do for a rebuild

[400ex28]

Originally posted by Woodsrider
Either the master cylender is shot, or you have air in the lines. If it doesn't firm up after bleeding it again replace the master.;)


Yeah try to rebleed them.... :o

[Spikers400]

It might be bleeding, but i can bleed all day long and i have the same problem. Im pretty sure its the lines themselves. Get steel braded and they will way more responsive and hard.