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Old 06-20-2008, 10:02 AM   #1 (permalink)
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hey guys
my 07 zx6r front brakes seem mushy and i already adjusted the lever all the way forward. any tip on how to make them stronger without getting new brake lines and stuff

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Old 06-20-2008, 10:33 AM   #2 (permalink)
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a good bleed of the system will help however if your not handy with this sort of stuff find a buddy or shop who is.
There's some good threads here that are quite heplpful using the 'search' feature.

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Old 06-21-2008, 01:56 AM   #3 (permalink)
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like BD said bleed them again till al the air is out,!!!!!!!!!!!!
and maybe get some castrol SRF fluid, works briliant!!!!!!!!
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Old 06-21-2008, 04:41 PM   #4 (permalink)
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i bleed mine every few months ,and it always improves . I just don't understand why this only seem to happen to motorcycles ..
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Make sure you're bleeding them at the master cylinder too. Should be good after that
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