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08-04-2002, 07:18 PM
ever since my crash, my brake front lever has gotten weaker and they dont work as well. whats goin on?

Tommy 17
08-04-2002, 07:24 PM
is it stock brake lines...

what i am thinkin is it pushed in the lever very far and pushed alot of fluid into the stock lines stretchin them out and now they flex giving u weaker braking power if that makes any sense to u...

buy a set of steel beaded lines and see if it fixes the problem...

Nausty
08-05-2002, 01:26 AM
Try checking your brake pad wear it has a indicator.

tprender
08-05-2002, 06:46 AM
Try bleeding your lines. You might have gotten are in them. If you have the stock lines change to steel. The rubber after much use get's weak and expands when you pull the lever in.

08-05-2002, 07:58 AM
ok thanks, do you know how much they cost and if i can put them in myself?

wscotthougland
08-05-2002, 08:07 AM
I am having the same problem with my brakes:mad: I am getting ready to order some stainless lines to fix the problem, I hope:huh Most places sell them for somewhere arond $100.

Tommy 17
08-05-2002, 10:03 AM
about 90 for front only 130 with rear... yes u can put them on urself if u know how to bleed brakes...

08-05-2002, 10:37 AM
how do you bleed the brake lines