February 16, 200422 yr Went to give my 2000 Montesa the usual quick once-over last Saturday after-noon (ready for Sunday), and found that the front brake was locked on, the bike was okay when it was last put away after being stripped, cleaned and re-assembled. The brake pads are at the most 8 trials old, as is the fluid, i originally thought that the front wheel bearings were binding, but remembered somebody had a simular problem with a 97 Beta Techno, and solved it by releasing brake fluid pressure from the caliper, as i did. My bike was then okay and all day Sunday, any reasons for this, could it have been the cold weather we have had lately ? Am i over looking something ?? Just curious. Gaff.
February 16, 200422 yr make sure the master cylinder piston goes back far enough to uncover the return port. that is the most common cause. k
February 17, 200422 yr And that the piston in the caliper, and the brake pad pins aren't corroded or caked in cr*p. A toothbrush and brake cleaner brings them up well!!( the pistons, that is)
February 21, 200422 yr Author Thanks for the responce. Checked all the above, and all seems to be OK, as i said i released pressure (brake fluid) from the caliper and all was ok all day last Sunday, not using the bike this weekend, but i will check tomorrow evening. Gaff.
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