Front Brake Handle Pressure

[313green]

hey guys. i did some mods to my bike. i can't recall, when I depress the front brake handle, does it move all the way into the grip (like the clutch). I remember it doing that but now it only depresses a small amount. Still brakes but it has no play. Is it as simple as adjusting the tension or is this a fluid issue? I did remove the front hose to replace handlebars.  Thanks

[The Mighty Gryphon]

Did you install new pads and braided stainless brake lines?  Did you do a proper bleed of the system?  That will tighten up the action at the lever.  If the lever used to go to the handle before, it may have been a combination of old pads and a lot of air in the system. 

If the brakes are stopping the bike properly and the wheel spins freely when they aren't being applied, I would say you have done well and are good to go.

[kennybobby]

Brake lever should never come in all the way to the grip.

[K1300S]

Brake handle should not move much.  Sounds like it is working as designed now!

[jay1622]

Brake handle should not move much.  Sounds like it is working as designed now!

+1

If the wheel spins free w/ no brake, but the brakes grab at application, you're where you should be.