Front brake lever, excessive play

[screwylouie]

Thanks for the tip, all seems well so far!....but will look out for it.

After doing the rebuild TWICE, then again to install my little spacer I did notice that the "lube" that comes with the HD kit seems to cause some drag on the piston O ring and primary cup. I installed the spacer that I made and didn't use the lube. No more issues for about the last year?? or so.

The spacer adds about .125 inch to the spring length. Enough to give a little more return on the lever but not so much that it pushes out the piston cap and wiper before you can re assemble the lever. I will be happy to make one and ship to you (gratis) if you find the need arises.

I think the root cause of my issue is that the piston bore was machined a bit too deep or the spring is a bit too short or both.

 

[SE6A]

After doing the rebuild TWICE, then again to install my little spacer I did notice that the "lube" that comes with the HD kit seems to cause some drag on the piston O ring and primary cup. I installed the spacer that I made and didn't use the lube. No more issues for about the last year?? or so.

The spacer adds about .125 inch to the spring length. Enough to give a little more return on the lever but not so much that it pushes out the piston cap and wiper before you can re assemble the lever. I will be happy to make one and ship to you (gratis) if you find the need arises.

I think the root cause of my issue is that the piston bore was machined a bit too deep or the spring is a bit too short or both.

Thanks for those tips too, so far all is well after installing the re-build kit, was an after market one, and not HD...Drag Specialities..made in Japan!