82 xj750 master cylinder

i have a stiff front Bake lever when applying brakes. It brakes and releases fine I just have to really pull the lever to get it to apply. I have done a masert cylinder rebuild kit. Am I supposed to get a jet stream of fluid that comes out of a tiny hole in the bottom of the resivor when the lever is pulled? With the cap off it will spray the fluid out of the resivor. Did this befor I did a rebuild kit and was the reason for doing it since I thought fluid was. Bypassing a seal and causing this.

 

That doesn't sound right. I don't remember any "squirting" when I rebuilt mine. However, when I installed stainless steel lines the pull got considerably harder. I had to loosen the brake lever adjustment screw so I could get a better grip since I have somewhat shorter fingers.

 

I just did my master cylinder rebuild and it also squirts fluid out. I believe this is normal.

 

normal action

 

Thanks for the help wasn't sure if it was normal or not but is the brake lever usually stiff to pull?

 

My lever is pretty stiff, haven't actually rode the bike yet as I am still working on a few other things but it may relax a little once everything breaks in.

 

Have you replaced your brake hoses? If not old hoses many times can cause a "stiff" lever as internally restriction of the hose. I replaced my original with braided steel from xj4ever and rebuilt calipers I have a good brake feel afterwards .

 

^^ Agree^^ new or rebuilt calipers & rebuilt master cylinder will give you a nice brake feel.....easy touch to it with firm stopping power......