Notchy feel at the brake lever.

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I've been doing maximum braking drills on my Gen1 SV650. Though I have improved my stopping distances and am starting to get a pretty good feel for the limit of traction I'm starting to notice that it's really hard to be smooth when I am working the front brake hard.

It seems to "load and move" that is, it's very hard for me to be progressive and use a lot of force. To me it seems like stiction in the system someplace. My braking force seems to "ratchet" up in notches much of the time.

For those that don't do such drills (I did braking drills before, but not to the point of lockup or rear wheel lift) let me tell you, a new world of motorcycle adventure awaits!


Any clues on what's going on? Would steel lines help? I'd figured if I can lift or lock then more braking power wont help. Or, more depressingly, is it me?

[wiggeywackyo]

Try lubing the shaft that the lever pivots on. I have found that to cause a "notchy" feel before.

[OreoGaborio]

Remove the lever and grease all friction points: the pin, between the lever & the perch and where it applies force to the master cylinder itself.

[Jim]

pull the lever out and re-grease the pivot on the lever. make sure the bolt is greased too (not he threaded part)

[Jim]

[OreoGaborio]

... everybody jumps at the chance to talk about lube.....

[wiggeywackyo]

We are good.

[Jim]

hey, not sure if anyone's suggested this yet, but you may want to put some grease on the pivot on your lever.

[DuncanMoto]

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You could also rebuild the master cylinder.
I can get you a kit cheap and even show you how to do it.

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You could also rebuild the master cylinder.
I can get you a kit cheap and even show you how to do it.

Very nice offer, but I am way out in Western MA. I am going to lube the pivots and see how that works out first.

If that doesn't work out I may install the braided lines I have on a shelf but never got to. At that time, since fluid will be out of the system I may rebuild the master.

Start simple, I guess.

Thanks everyone.

[scottieducati]

I've got a brembo radial master cylinder off my 848 that's got less than 500 miles on it... you know, just in case.

PS: lube the lever, and make sure and have Oreo there to help you work it in and get that shaft nice and slippery.