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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 09:35 AM
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I have bled my front brakes and I still have to pump the Hell out of the lever to get them to work ... I have not checked the pads but I wouldn't thing they would have anything to do with having to pump them to work... but if I pump them very fast the lever get a good stiff feel and I can basically lock the tires up
 
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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Does anyone know what the problem could be?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 09:19 AM
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Take the master cylinder apart and clean it. If they still won't work, you may need to get a rebuilt kit for the master cylinder.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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Thanks
 
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 06:49 AM
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Try adjusting front brakes shoes first!!! If shoes are worn alittle bit you will have to pump lever fast to force the shoes out to touch the drum,, IMO I would adjust shoes until wheel locks down[ atv wont roll] then pull brake lever to see if you have pressure there then, Then back off 2 clicks on adjustment.
 
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