--- Jacobus De Bruyn wrote:
> Could it be that one of the washers around the Banjo
> bolts in the rubber line leaked air? Could that
> provoke seizure?
Absolutely not.
>
> So MC-guru Carlos checked the piston and the boot, and
> suggested some fine waterproof sandpaper, and cutting
> the boot to the appropriate size. So I have done
> that, and used some black sillicone on the boot.
> I had to cut abt 4 mm. to make it fit. It is back
> into the caliper, drying, and it all looks good,
> McGiver style. If you keep the brake lever in its
> right position, oil will dribble down of its own
> accord, and saves a hell of a lot of pumping.
In my experience, you don't have to move the brake lever to a certain position
to have brake fluid dribble out of the bleeder. This should happen with the
brake master cylinder in its released position.
It's possible that the master cylinder has something plugging the smaller of
the two holes which are in its cylinder bore, or the piston isn't returning
fully when you release the pedal, or the seal on the piston has swelled and
covers the small hole. I would disassemble the master cylinder and check that
everything is OK with it. If there was nothing found in the caliper to explain
the brake drag, then there's something keeping the pressure from fully
releasing. Most likely it's the master cylinder, but it's theoretically
possible that the brake hose is the culprit (not likely IMHO).
> It all seems very obvious if you know, how come you
> know? Someone taught you, showed you. That s why I
> come on this site, to get knowledge. Unless you want
> to know about the single mother next door, who begged
> me for a date. Should I ask my wife for permission?
> I guess I ll soon be riding. Jacostarica.
>
Yep, better go riding before you multiply your troubles!
Mike Martin,
Louisville, KY