Sticky Brake Lever

[DavidT]

My front brake lever feels a bit strange, occasionally it feels like it drags a bit then the brakes engage more harshly than normal. The servo seems to be kicking in as it should and the fluid in the reservoir on the lever is good.
Could simply putting some spray lube on the lever help or does this sound like something more ominous?

[Buckster]

When was the fluid last replaced?

[gregor]

Does your bike have the ABS and the servo system? Fluid change is a good second step after lubing the lever pivot- though I think if the brake lever was binding then it would stay in the applied position once you had come to a halt.

[DavidT]

Spray lube fixed the problem. I think a fluid change makes sense as well.

[EasyBee]

To prevent problems with the servo assisted ABS system, flush the complete brake system, i.e. front and rear circuit (including especially the servo pump) once a year.

[peels]

To prevent problems with the servo assisted ABS system, flush the complete brake system, i.e. front and rear circuit (including especially the servo pump) once a year.

THAT ^^^


i had issues with "gunk" in mine. Though, I ultimately removed the ABS system, for ease of maintenance, and less hassle.