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Old 17-Dec-2009, 12:40
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Originally Posted by Ray
Cause and effect?

IMHO "caliper problems" are more likely to be the result of problems at the lever end, you need to be careful when fitting/using pattern levers.

A mate had a surprise on his R1 at Donnington a good while ago as the direct result of a fitting a pattern brake lever after a spill. Those in the know fixed the problem with a file in a few minutes and he won "save of the day" from the organisers as didn't hit the deck when it happened.

Ray.
The problem can come from the pin at the lever end being wound out too far. It doesn't allow the fluid to return to the master cylinder reservoir and keeps the pressure in the lines charged.
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