pitpro brakes

[fly_rider13]

hey all
just wondering if anyone knows much about the pitpro 140 brakes
im having a bit of trouble adjusting them
cheers

 

[DHZ_XR8cing]

Whats the trouble your having mate?

 

[fly_rider13]

well the front brakes have no play at all you only needa squeez them a little to get full lock
ive drained some brake fluid out but still is doin the same thing

 

[DHZ_XR8cing]

When the front wheel is off the ground can you spin the wheel freely with no resistance? The front breaks are pretty touchy and take a bit to get used to? have you warn them in yet or are they still new?

 

[fly_rider13]

just span it and it sounded like it was rubbin on the pad
the bike is second hand but had only been ridin about 4-5 times before i bought it

 

[DHZ_XR8cing]

How did you drain some fluid out?

 

[fly_rider13]

sorry bleed*
a mate said there might be to much fluid in the line??

 

[DHZ_XR8cing]

try getting a big flat blade screw driver and wedge the pads open a bit. make sure the piston moves freely.it might be seized if the bike has been sitting around

 

[fly_rider13]

thanks for the info
ill let you know how it goes

 

[fly_rider13]

just had a play around with it
and i think you might be right
how would i go about fixing it?

 

[DHZ_XR8cing]

Is the piston seized? Did you try pushing it back in?

 

[fly_rider13]

sorry im new to bikes
i had a fiddle but with the flathead but the pads seem really stiff

 

[DHZ_XR8cing]

When you used the flat head could you move the pads slighty? Enough to stop it been so tight on the disc? maybe just ride it for a while and see if they loosen up

 

[fly_rider13]

yer it was off the pads
yer will do
cheers for all the help