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General Category => Yamaha FJ1100 / FJ1200 Running Problems => Topic started by: JPaganel on July 17, 2014, 12:46:31 PM

Title: Lost front brakes
Post by: JPaganel on July 17, 2014, 12:46:31 PM
Pretty much just like that. One day I had brakes, next day, I have a vague memory of them. Lever goes to the grip braking is barely there.

Thinking about it, I probably need a master cylinder rebuild.
Title: Re: Lost front brakes
Post by: Pat Conlon on July 17, 2014, 01:01:02 PM
Oh boy, that must have been fun.....any brake fluid leaking? If you still have the (old) oem rubber lines (you shouldn't) check for splits.
Title: Re: Lost front brakes
Post by: RD56 on July 17, 2014, 03:41:49 PM
Both M/C level windows on my '85 OEM reservoirs were leaking. They looked cloudy and when I checked they were cracked...you could push your finger right through them. Original owner let bike sit for some time.

Rick
Title: Re: Lost front brakes
Post by: JPaganel on July 17, 2014, 04:15:53 PM
The most fun fun was in the fact that this happened at work, and I still had to get home.

The fluid is not gone - reservoir is full and there are no obvious leaks. However, I do have a leaking seal in one fork leg, which makes me think this may be an issue with an anti-dive unit. Or, just the main cylinder piston seal gone bad.