redfly Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Hi i have a 315r, the front brake is very poor i have checked the fluid levels changed the pads and made sure both pistons move, one pistons seems stronger than the other but both move. The lever feels like it should when squeezed except you can still can push the bike forward and move the wheel slightly. Does any one have any ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechitlins Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Ride around for a couple minutes while dragging the brake, then spray the rotor and caliper with a hose for about 15 seconds. The rotor should get hot enough for the water to hiss when it hits. Don't ask me why it works... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfly Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 thanks ill give it a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada280i Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I can vouch for this! I also had the same issue with my front brake and searched on these forums for a solution. Tried this and voila!....fixed, front brake sharper than jack the rippers knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly1 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 what a great wierd tip il remember that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofsteele Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 After that, whip the pads out and deglaze them. Have a second look at the pins, make sure they don't have any deep grooves in the them that the pads could snag on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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