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brake lever position

Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 7:59 am
by Tumu Rock
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Philip Campbell" wrote:
> > The front brake of my KLR has an odd feel. When the brake is applied > and then released, the lever does not return to its normal position.
I
> have to pull it out an extra inch or so to get it to the position it
is
> usually in when not being applied. >>
Pull the lever out of the perch and apply the lubricant of your choice. Had this happen to me recently and thought I needed to bleed the brakes. I bled them and it didn't change. Pulled the lever, squirted a bunch of lithium grease and BAM!, problem solved. da Vermonster