my brakes are gone after crash, need help

[kawicam250]

hey guys, my front brakes just stopped working after a took a spill on the right side of my bike, breaking the brake lever. the master cylinder is still full of liquid and there doesnt seem to be any cracks on the master cylinder that stand out. the brake pads are still there, but they arent grabbing. i managed one day at a MX track without them, so i learned how to rear slide really well :) ;) . TIA

 

[dezryder]

You need a lever to actuate the front brake.

 

[Ol'89r]

You probably got air in the system when it was upside-down.

Bleed the brakes.

 

[oldguy]

You need a lever to actuate the front brake.

If you become one with the bike you can do it telepathically :think:
My guess was he knows you have to pull the lever to get the brakes to work

 

[kawicam250]

If you become one with the bike you can do it telepathically :think:
My guess was he knows you have to pull the lever to get the brakes to work

disregard that guy, he probably rides without any front brakes too :rotfl: . ive already got a new lever on, just dont know what else. ill try and bleed the brakes here soon. thanx

 

[FruDaddy]

If all else fails, rebuild the master cylinder, it's easy and cheap. Tools required: 8mm wrench, 10mm wrench, needle nose pliars (maybe), small flat screwdirver, and snap ring pliars. You can lay the bike on it's side to do the job.

 

[kawicam250]

If all else fails, rebuild the master cylinder, it's easy and cheap. Tools required: 8mm wrench, 10mm wrench, needle nose pliars (maybe), small flat screwdirver, and snap ring pliars. You can lay the bike on it's side to do the job.

you forgot the master cylinder ;) . thats my last option, being $150 and all.

 

[FruDaddy]

Unless is is cracked somewhere, you shouldn't need to replace it.

 

[2strokerfun]

If you become one with the bike you can do it telepathically

Aaah, grasshopper. You have been sneaking into the forbidden library and reading "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" again, haven't you?