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charlesdonahue
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I recently purchased a 1991 K100RS with ABS from a private owner.
While riding it home after purchase, I noticed that the front brake lever would feel really stiff when I pressed it. Furthermore, it feels like the front caliper would bite the rotor when the brake is squeezed, but is very slow to release the rotor. In some instances, if I use the front brake, then pull in the clutch, the front brake seemed to continue braking, even though I was not pressing the front brake.
Thought some clean brake fluid to the front end would fix it. Bled the front brakes with a pressure bleeder, added fresh fluid… but still having same problem. Friends and family are suggesting it's either ABS problem or calipers need to be rebuilt.
Well, today I was riding the bike and another fellow biker flagged me down. Told me that my rear brake light was always on. Bad news. So now it looks like there could be 2-3 different things going on causing this front brake problem. Before I go and take it to the BMW dealer and pay them too much money… anyone have any ideas what could be causing this, or what needs to be fixed?
Any insight here would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks so much all!
While riding it home after purchase, I noticed that the front brake lever would feel really stiff when I pressed it. Furthermore, it feels like the front caliper would bite the rotor when the brake is squeezed, but is very slow to release the rotor. In some instances, if I use the front brake, then pull in the clutch, the front brake seemed to continue braking, even though I was not pressing the front brake.
Thought some clean brake fluid to the front end would fix it. Bled the front brakes with a pressure bleeder, added fresh fluid… but still having same problem. Friends and family are suggesting it's either ABS problem or calipers need to be rebuilt.
Well, today I was riding the bike and another fellow biker flagged me down. Told me that my rear brake light was always on. Bad news. So now it looks like there could be 2-3 different things going on causing this front brake problem. Before I go and take it to the BMW dealer and pay them too much money… anyone have any ideas what could be causing this, or what needs to be fixed?
Any insight here would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks so much all!