1997 cbr 900 front break problem

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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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1997 cbr 900 front break problem

yeah so i have a 1997 cbr 900 a few days ago the front break started acting up!!! so i bleed the break.. didnt work!! changed the pads... didnt work!! wtf!!what else could be wrond its like when i pull in the lever it still rolls... slows me down but i cant indo or anything!! any advice maybe i did something wrong!! thanks!
Old Oct 2, 2006 | 09:20 PM
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Re: 1997 cbr 900 front break problem

master could be bad?
Old Oct 3, 2006 | 04:48 AM
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Re: 1997 cbr 900 front break problem

maybe the seals in the caliper are bad?
Old Oct 3, 2006 | 05:17 AM
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Re: 1997 cbr 900 front break problem

You ShOUlD JuSt SeLl It To ME...
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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Re: 1997 cbr 900 front break problem

you got a stuck caliper piston.rebuild the calipers!
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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Re: 1997 cbr 900 front break problem

rebuilding calipers is cake as long as u have a air compressor. also make sure u are useing correct fluid and bleed at the banjo bolts also
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 12:10 PM
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Re: 1997 cbr 900 front break problem

Originally Posted by Wheeliest
rebuilding calipers is cake as long as u have a air compressor. also make sure u are useing correct fluid and bleed at the banjo bolts also
fu.ck rebuilding calipers. they cost like 5 bux on ebay
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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Re: 1997 cbr 900 front break problem

^ true, but its a fun expierence.
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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Re: 1997 cbr 900 front break problem

Your Honda is tired of you misspelling BRAKE, so it finally said fu(k it!! I'll just BREAK
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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Re: 1997 cbr 900 front break problem

^carefull, I pointed out the spelling a ways back and this dude got really, really butthurt. lol-good point though.
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