gaff Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Went to give my 2000 Montesa the usual quick once-over last Saturday after-noon (ready for Sunday), and found that the front brake was locked on, the bike was okay when it was last put away after being stripped, cleaned and re-assembled. The brake pads are at the most 8 trials old, as is the fluid, i originally thought that the front wheel bearings were binding, but remembered somebody had a simular problem with a 97 Beta Techno, and solved it by releasing brake fluid pressure from the caliper, as i did. My bike was then okay and all day Sunday, any reasons for this, could it have been the cold weather we have had lately ? Am i over looking something ?? Just curious. Gaff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin j Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 make sure the master cylinder piston goes back far enough to uncover the return port. that is the most common cause. k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty-python Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 And that the piston in the caliper, and the brake pad pins aren't corroded or caked in cr*p. A toothbrush and brake cleaner brings them up well!!( the pistons, that is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subira Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 Check your disk bolts, if one comes loose it can jam the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaff Posted February 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2004 Thanks for the responce. Checked all the above, and all seems to be OK, as i said i released pressure (brake fluid) from the caliper and all was ok all day last Sunday, not using the bike this weekend, but i will check tomorrow evening. Gaff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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