I just did a brake job on mine. It's touchy too even though I did
everything by the book. They may need break in time is all. The only other
thing that I can think of is that the dowel pins that hold the brake pads
might be hanging up the pads themselves. You'd have to take the brake apart
and check to see if they are hanging up on a dowel pin. If they are then you
need to take the brake apart and oil lightly the dowel pins. Be careful not
to get oil on the pads of course.
One question: are your brakes wearing more on one side than the other?
HotrodMamma.
----- Original Message -----
From: "JP" <[email protected]>
To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 6:41 PM
Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Stiff front brake & clutch
>
> hey folks
>
> just wondering if anyone has any insight on what I can do to loosen
> the front brake on my '83 CB650 SC? I bought it as a learning project
> and so far I've gotten it from dead to running.. fixed electrics..
> fixed carbs.. but I am sort of clueless on hydraulic brakes & clutch.
>
> The clutch has a really short engagement which feels twitchy.. I am
> okay with that, but ideally would like to smooth out the feel of the
> pull on the handle. It feels pretty stiff.
>
> The front brake I am really unhappy with. I can barely pull the handle
> in more than a couple cm (about an inch) and it's fully engaged. I
> also think it's the culprit of some squeaking noises I hear when
> rolling the bike in neutral. When I bought the bike I was told the
> brakes were brand new.. but considering the complete monkey job I saw
> in the carbs (all jets completely closed, set fully lean, spark plugs
> were burning white hot,) I am feeling like I need to take a look at
> this.
> >
>
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