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Old 12-02-2011, 06:38 PM
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I've always had a problem with my front brake sometimes getting tight. Sometimes it feels like it starts to grab a tad. I usually have plenty of play. Anyone have any idea whats going on? It doesn't seem to drag so I don't think the brake fluid is over heating. It doesn't happen if i'm using my brakes a lot. Sometimes happens just cruising down the highway.
 
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Old 12-02-2011, 07:33 PM
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STOP riding it .
the front brake caliper is sticking..
take the caliper off . pop out the pistons , clean the trash out .
lube the piston/pistons....
flush the brakes with new fluid ..put it back together ..
enjoy ..
front brake locking up ( from lack of maintenance ) killed a friend of mine
 
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Dont play around with something like this,it could cost you..your Life like said above..
 
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