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Thanks for the tip on cleaning the brake pistons Paul!!
Against my better judgement, I decided to tackle this on my own. (I am sure that even the slightly mechanically knowledgeable types consider this as simple as brushing teeth, but I am typically not inclined to do anything more complicated to my bike than a wash.)
Atypically for me, the whole process went smooth & easy, with nary a missing piece or bunged knuckle. The result: "Oh, so this is how the brakes are supposed to feel!!"
Now I just have to remember not to ham-fist the brake when I take it out next time!
To describe my mechanical abilities: The tool box in my truck has 5 hammers, but only 2 wrenches, and twice repairs to my XR included the use of a rip saw.
Against my better judgement, I decided to tackle this on my own. (I am sure that even the slightly mechanically knowledgeable types consider this as simple as brushing teeth, but I am typically not inclined to do anything more complicated to my bike than a wash.)
Atypically for me, the whole process went smooth & easy, with nary a missing piece or bunged knuckle. The result: "Oh, so this is how the brakes are supposed to feel!!"
Now I just have to remember not to ham-fist the brake when I take it out next time!
To describe my mechanical abilities: The tool box in my truck has 5 hammers, but only 2 wrenches, and twice repairs to my XR included the use of a rip saw.
