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Old 11-25-2011, 06:21 PM
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i changed out the levers to some shortys. and ever since then the front never releases pressure. any reason?
 
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Old 11-25-2011, 06:47 PM
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Doesnt make sense. Maybe the perch is sqeazing the lever?
 
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i have to drain some of the fluid from the caliper to relese the pressure for it to work. but it will do it again after a couple pulls. what do you mean the perch?
 
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Is the lever constantly pushing on the master cyl?
 
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Cool glad you got it figured out
 
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thanks for the quick responses tho guys
 
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