Etch690 0 Posted May 2, 2019 Hey fellas. Had my front ABS kick in during some hard riding last weekend. Since then the front brake has had a soft, almost unresponsive feel. I think it might just need a bleed. The pads look fine and I dont think I have lost any fluid. I have never messed with bleeding, but I have replaced many brake parts. Would anybody want to point me in a good direction so I can do it myself? Or would anybody like to show me some things? There would be at least a six pack in it for you. Thanks guys, Etch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted May 2, 2019 Try this: Using your hand, or your knee, press against the brake caliper, pushing it against the caliper bracket. Do this a couple times. The caliper will move in a very little bit. Now go back to your front brake lever and pull it a few times. If this doesn't make sense, I have a video on youtube that I'll share with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etch690 0 Posted May 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Oracle said: Try this: Using your hand, or your knee, press against the brake caliper, pushing it against the caliper bracket. Do this a couple times. The caliper will move in a very little bit. Now go back to your front brake lever and pull it a few times. If this doesn't make sense, I have a video on youtube that I'll share with you. Ok. I get it. Does this get the fluid moving or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted May 2, 2019 Ditto if not reverse bleed with a syringe back to the master from caliper. On my 950se same brake system as 690 if it's been sitting for a little bit I'll pull lever over night with Velcro or zipties before a ride and feels way better in morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted May 2, 2019 Possibly the pins the pads slide on are crusty, Can I say crusty here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted May 2, 2019 13 hours ago, Oracle said: Try this: Using your hand, or your knee, press against the brake caliper, pushing it against the caliper bracket. Do this a couple times. The caliper will move in a very little bit. Now go back to your front brake lever and pull it a few times. If this doesn't make sense, I have a video on youtube that I'll share with you. Worked for me........thanks LB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted May 2, 2019 37 minutes ago, Crawdaddy said: Worked for me........thanks LB RJ at All American KTM taught me this trick. I've shared it successfully many times, including multiple people here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 146 Posted May 2, 2019 4 hours ago, Bagstr said: Possibly the pins the pads slide on are crusty, Can I say crusty here? NO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
