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brakes

  1. T

    Front Brake Caliper Sticking

    2007 Norge w/ABS when cold little to no front brake lever, lots of travel, after a very short ride (1 mile) brake lever will be hard, no travel and the front brake will lock. I carry a 10mm box wrench with me and can release the caliper by cracking the bleed screw. Since Brembo no longer makes...
  2. M

    SP 1000 1979 rear brake not building up pressure

    Hello guzzi tech forum!I'm having problems with my rear brakes. It's not building up real pressure.One bleeder screw was broken, but I can't find a real fitting replacement. I've put in another that kind of fits, but I'm not sure it does. It doesn't leak, but maybe it's letting in air...
  3. Dr. Jake

    Stupid? brake question

    Hi guysGreetings from Denmark. I have an ‘84 V65C. Of course I have some issues... a minor one but none the less annoying is front brake rattle/creaking. It occurs at low speeds, especially just after using the brakes. I had the front fork seals leak all over the calibers and disks and the the...
  4. NPS

    Filling new brake lines

    I have replaced the front brake pipes and refurbished the slave and master cylinders with new seals on my Guzzi Breva I'm restoring.I have had difficulty before and I would be grateful for any tips to fill the front brake system with fluid. I remember a previous preponderance. I worked it out...
  5. S

    Rear caliper failure, Cali 1400

    I've picked up numerous useful tips from you guys over the last 3 years and wanted to pass this tip from my recent misfortune. Even if you don't read all this post look at the pics to see the end result. We started on what suppose to be a 4 day trip. My wife and I enjoy a lot of the secondary...
  6. N

    Rear brake master cylinder gone bad?

    After a few months off the road (...and it was just a burst fuel filter!), I was giving the Stelvio some love ready to get back on the road, so i fitted some new brake pads all 'round.All seemed fine. With the rear, there wasn't much pressure, but I thought a spin around the block and a bit...
  7. howlindawg

    Cali EV Brake pedal conversion. Anyone done one?

    Hi All,I've decided that it's time for my Cali EV to receive a little revamp, by which I mean a strip, rebuild, fresh cosmetics and addressing a number of features that I'm not 100% happy with on the bike.My list includesHandlebars and risers Rear light cluster Saddle Brake pedalI...
  8. T Bill

    De-linking SP brakes

    I was just buying brake caliper and m/c rebuild parts for my '83 SP NT, and got to thinking I'd always wished the brakes weren't linked. Makes me really uncomfortable when I find myself on dirt roads. Maybe I should just do it if I'm gonna get my fingers in the fluid. I would prefer not to argue...
  9. roadventure

    Brake Pads

    What kind of mileage are you getting before they are ready to be replaced?What brand and part number are you buying FRONT: ______________? REAR: _______________?I am heading out on a ride 7-10,000 mile ride soon and am thinking of getting a set to carry with me.
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