I have a 2001 900 monster. and over the winter I took the calipers apart to paint. I bled them this winter and also put on new levers. Now here is the problem. After a few miles of riding and braking the front brakes get stiffer and stiffer to the point of not moving. I had to relieve some pressure from the bleaders last night just to make it home. I rebled them this morning and still have the same problem. What can I do to fix this problem? These are also the non coffin brakes and has a bleader screw next to the lever also. Thanks for any input Jason
Make sure you have sufficient play at the lever, you need 1-1.5 mm. free play.
Back this out until described freeplay and/or the problem goes away
Sorry - you said NON coffin, but the principle is the same - just another type of screw
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thanks for the quick replies. the pivot screw was alittle to tight and seemed to put pressure on the brakes. will let you know if that did it.
I got it. the plunger didn't seat all the way into the pivot and was putting pressure on the brakes. Thanks for the help guys.
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