[ST] Re: Brake Fix (Long)

[Matt Knowles <matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>If you try this, you will most likely notice that
>the little bit of extra lever travel does not translate to "mushy"
>brakes. Our brains are just trained to think this way.  Understanding
>the real cause of the lever feel can help us to accept and appreciate
>the  brakes on our Triumphs for the wonderful stoppers they are.

When the lever comes back to the bar before maximum braking pressure 
is reached, then I know it's time to "fix" the brakes. I do it the 
simplest way, by squeezing them as hard as I can while not moving. 
Usually 3-4 squeezes is all it takes. I really don't understand why 
others report they have to lock them overnight, or worse, start 
disassembling brake components.
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Matt Knowles - Ferndale, CA - http://members.cox.net/aestheticdesign
'99 Sprint ST - for going fast and far (2CZUSA)
'01 KLR650 - for exploring the North Coast backroads
'97 KLX300 & '01 Lakota - for playing in the dirt
'79 KZ400 - just because it was the first vehicle I ever owned

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