front brake issue
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front brake issue
My 79 gl1000 is having front brake issues for a while now. I reversed bled the system and nothing improved.I did the caliper adjustment that was in my cleymer book, but nothing improved. But I now I have noticed if I loosen the allen wrench bolts on the caliper that my brake improved alot. I really don't want to ride the bike this way. Please help because I don't understand what is going on.
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Re: front brake issue
Have you ever rebuilt the calipers.lpwing wrote:My 79 gl1000 is having front brake issues for a while now. I reversed bled the system and nothing improved.I did the caliper adjustment that was in my cleymer book, but nothing improved. But I now I have noticed if I loosen the allen wrench bolts on the caliper that my brake improved alot. I really don't want to ride the bike this way. Please help because I don't understand what is going on.
Could be the slides are sticking.
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Re: front brake issue
I have never rebuilt the calipers on my Goldwing. Also what are the slides.SnoBrdr wrote:Have you ever rebuilt the calipers.lpwing wrote:My 79 gl1000 is having front brake issues for a while now. I reversed bled the system and nothing improved.I did the caliper adjustment that was in my cleymer book, but nothing improved. But I now I have noticed if I loosen the allen wrench bolts on the caliper that my brake improved alot. I really don't want to ride the bike this way. Please help because I don't understand what is going on.
Could be the slides are sticking.
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Re: front brake issue
The slides are on the top and bottom of each side of the caliper, it's where the ears of the pads sit.lpwing wrote:I have never rebuilt the calipers on my Goldwing. Also what are the slides.SnoBrdr wrote:Have you ever rebuilt the calipers.lpwing wrote:My 79 gl1000 is having front brake issues for a while now. I reversed bled the system and nothing improved.I did the caliper adjustment that was in my cleymer book, but nothing improved. But I now I have noticed if I loosen the allen wrench bolts on the caliper that my brake improved alot. I really don't want to ride the bike this way. Please help because I don't understand what is going on.
Could be the slides are sticking.
They "slide" in and out with the help of the piston.
They could be hanging due to all the crud that builds up on them over 36 years of use.
When you bled the system did you get fluid out of both calipers?
After 36 years the hoses have a tendency to collapse on the inside.
They may "look" fine but do not operate properly.
This is why most replace the old with stainless steel hoses.
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Re: front brake issue
I know what your talking about now. I will clean the slides and the holes then lube them with some brake lube. If that doesn't work I will look for some new hose. Thanks for the advice snobrdrSnoBrdr wrote:The slides are on the top and bottom of each side of the caliper, it's where the ears of the pads sit.lpwing wrote:I have never rebuilt the calipers on my Goldwing. Also what are the slides.SnoBrdr wrote:
Have you ever rebuilt the calipers.
Could be the slides are sticking.
They "slide" in and out with the help of the piston.
They could be hanging due to all the crud that builds up on them over 36 years of use.
When you bled the system did you get fluid out of both calipers?
After 36 years the hoses have a tendency to collapse on the inside.
They may "look" fine but do not operate properly.
This is why most replace the old with stainless steel hoses.