rear brake - how much lever play before it bites?

[Mike1962]

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As already said bleed the brakes but if you don't know how old the brake fluid is change it all & re-bleed, when the old fluid needs changing you may get brake fade & the pedal travel increases, I have had this happen in a emergency stop situation best to get it sorted asap.

It is 18 years old and I have no records to speak of re servicing so a rear bleed and fluid replacement it is I think.


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My bike is in it's 21st year (98) had from new with low mileage never changed the fluid until the pedal travel increased so possible same cause, worn out brake fluid, if you haven't done before look here. Clear tubing is better than black.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5nuh39VAu8

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Thanks for the link.  I have done it before but the clamp on the rear foot pedal to create a lever, ever seen that and will use it in the future!