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Hi I recently bought an '86 VN750 for $600 with 23000 miles on it, after working on some electrical issues and getting the carbs cleaned and tuned the bike seems to run good.
The only issue I'm having is the front brakes seem to stick or drag some after being used. Normal pull on the lever and M/C full of fluid no spongy feeling, you can tap on the calipers with a rubber mallet and the free ride up until you use them again.
I've been told this can be cause by "dirty pucks" and that a simple rebuilding or cleaning of the calipers is all that's needed.
I have not yet done this.
While I'm very familiar with braking systems on a car I've never worked on bike brakes much. Just looking for a little insight tips or suggestions or even if I'm heading in the right direction.
Any help is greatly appreciated
Thanks much
The only issue I'm having is the front brakes seem to stick or drag some after being used. Normal pull on the lever and M/C full of fluid no spongy feeling, you can tap on the calipers with a rubber mallet and the free ride up until you use them again.
I've been told this can be cause by "dirty pucks" and that a simple rebuilding or cleaning of the calipers is all that's needed.
I have not yet done this.
While I'm very familiar with braking systems on a car I've never worked on bike brakes much. Just looking for a little insight tips or suggestions or even if I'm heading in the right direction.
Any help is greatly appreciated
Thanks much