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Message started by GuacamoleGreen66 on 12/09/06 at 08:00:35

Title: Brake issue - after a drop
Post by GuacamoleGreen66 on 12/09/06 at 08:00:35

Dropped the bike a week ago. (look out for the cooking oil restaurants dump in the street :P)

Front brake was working fine after that. Then 2 days ago the brake handle needed to be fully squeezed for any braking action. Then yesterday, it totally does not function, had to rely on back brakes, that's no fun. :-/

Is this something easily fixed, or should I give in to bike shop fix.

bike started and ran in 20 degreee weather in in nyc the other day, that's a tough pregnant dog of a bike there.
any recs on improving winter performance of my baby.
thanks all.
Mr Rocco
Harlem, NYC

Title: Re: Brake issue - after a drop
Post by hutch on 12/09/06 at 09:21:56

Did you notice any brake fluid anywhere along you lines running fro the resevoir to the caliper? It is possible you make have cracked a line, especially if it was cold weather. First check to see if the resevoir is full, and go from their to see if you have a leak. If the resevoir is low, top itoff and and pull in lever as you look for leaks along the lines.

Title: Re: Brake issue - after a drop
Post by SeeAPierce on 12/09/06 at 13:54:08

I agree with Hutch - sounds like a fluid leak until gone...check everything from MC to caliper...

Title: Re: Brake issue - after a drop
Post by SavageDude on 12/09/06 at 21:41:25

If you find no leak per Hutch's advise, then it must be bypassing inside the master cylinder. You can try to rebuild it with part from RonAyer.com
http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/300_0039/front_master_cylinder_ls650p_1986-1995/front_master_cylinder_ls650p_1986-1995.cfm?man=su&groupid=7070&parent=7050

I think you will need Item 1

PS: You might want to check for crack on the master cyclinder as well