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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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Default how do I adjust my front brake lever...?
like it says but not the amount of travel before the brake grabs but the up/down movement. when I'm riding side streets at low speeds it just rattles big time and drives me nuts.

any input would be great. thanks
 
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might be a bushing worn or might put a thin washer in there to take up the play...
 
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might be a bushing worn or might put a thin washer in there to take up the play...
I agree, a washer should stuff the gap and keep it from chattering.
 
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??maybe just tighten the cable....not trying to be a smart a** but IMO dont see why you would need to start adding washers all of a sudden.
 
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Does your model have the anti-rattle clips? If not that may help.
 
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My guess would also be the nylon or plastic bushing that goes around the pin.
 
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brake cable seems ok. at least the amount of pull to engage the front brake is good. how do I add washers or check that ones thats in their? is the bushing thats in their at the top of the pin? how do I pull the pin to check it out.
any more details on how to do this would be great.
thanks a lot for your guys help
 
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brake cable seems ok. at least the amount of pull to engage the front brake is good. how do I add washers or check that ones thats in their? is the bushing thats in their at the top of the pin? how do I pull the pin to check it out.
any more details on how to do this would be great.
thanks a lot for your guys help

Under the bottom side of the pin there should be a "C" clip pull the "C" clip and remove the pin. There should be a plactic bushing in there where the pin goes. See if it's worn or cracked. "Cable"???
 
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Under the bottom side of the pin there should be a "C" clip pull the "C" clip and remove the pin. There should be a plactic bushing in there where the pin goes. See if it's worn or cracked. "Cable"???
 
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