Front brake questions
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Front brake questions
Hi all, being new to the KDX220R and dirt in general I have some challenges with the KDX220R. Bike has new pads that have been bedded in already. I am finding the lever feels very wooden and with an on off feel. I'm coming from roadracing so am used to a very progressive ratio. Am I just going to have to adjust or is there things I can do? I have not rebuilt the master, replaced fluid or found an adjustable lever yet. Is anyone aware of some in the aftermarket?
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Re: Front brake questions
Hopefully fresh fluid will help some, but I don't think you are going to get a road racing level of experience from it.
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Re: Front brake questions
Clean fluid and SS lines will help some, but as Jason said, you'll not road bike . The rear is very on/off and the front is usually kinda on, then all the way on.
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Re: Front brake questions
Have you completely disassembled the caliper and cleaned the piston and caliper bore, and installed new seals?
If this has not been cleaned in a long time, you might find an internal build up that interferes with smooth piston action.
For me, a complete caliper cleaning and polishing the piston, along with new seals made all the difference.
If this has not been cleaned in a long time, you might find an internal build up that interferes with smooth piston action.
For me, a complete caliper cleaning and polishing the piston, along with new seals made all the difference.