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    Front brakes are rubbing

    The calipers both front and rear were cleaned out and the front got new rubber bits and pistons. Oh and new brake fluid was ran through the system. I took the bike for a little test ride today and as I rode and used the front brakes, the lever got tighter and tighter and the brakes weren't releasing causing the front brakes to start smoking.

    What should I do now?

    #2
    Do the master cylinder, with special attention to the return or compensation port. It is tiny, and is easily clogged by chunks of rust from the calipers. Once it clogs the brake can't release, brake gets hot, which expands the brake fluid, puts the brake on more.
    it can even lock the wheel and dump you on your head even if you don't touch the brake at all.

    The good news is it's easy to fix.
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

    Life is too short to ride an L.

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      #3
      Thanks tkent! You've been quite the helper today!

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