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front breaks stuck

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frozenfish66

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well i went on a joy ride on my 81 750e and i pull into one of the state parks and discover to my horror that my front breaks are stuck and i can barley move forward. i get off the bike and find smoke off the front left caliper and both disks have a nice blue circle on the outside. so now im sitting and hopeing when it all cools off that things will be good. otherwise im calling in backup with a tool box to repair onsite :(
 
i noticed the font lever getting stiffer ever time i used the breaks... should have stopped as soon as i noticed
 
well i got home safe and sound, once everything cooled off then it worked fine again although i think i may have a slightly warped rotor now. well time to take everything apart.
 
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Be sure to take everything apart and inspect

I think you may be surprised by what you find in there
 
Honestly, I would have to say you are dang lucky it didn't lock up and throw you over the top. :eek:

Make sure you strip and clean that master cylinder thoroughly. Make sure the return port is open.
 
Hi,

Yes, the master cylinder return port. It's a very small opening at the bottom of the master cylinder. Get a soft wire and spray parts cleaner and get it cleaned out. There have been many horror stories of this type in the forum.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
yea i do consider myself lucky, but i also always pullover when i notice anything unusual. at least its a good day for a brake job, i just got my new rear brake (thanks bill)
 
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