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XJ650 Brake Sticking

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by roadman48, Jun 8, 2014.

  1. roadman48

    roadman48 New Member

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    Hello All

    The front brake on my 1981 XJ650 Maxim is sticking. I have replaced the master cylinder, re-built the caliper and added stainless brake lines and replaced the pads.

    I seems that the brake binds intermittently making it difficult to move the front wheel when raised off the ground. If I fiddle with the caliper pivot bolt it seems to release, but repeats when the lever is pulled.

    Any ideas? How much brake drag is normal on these bikes?
     
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    Brothastonebones New Member

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    Take the caliper off again make sure the pivot bolt and shaft And clean. Make sure not to overtigten the pivot nut and bolt, I put a little puberty on the pivot points when I reassymbled mine ( synthetic brake grease)
     
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    Thanks for the reply. I pulled the caliper cleaned and re-greased the pivot bolt and washers and reassembled. Seems to have helped. Will keep an eye on it.

    I appreciate the help

    Larry
     
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