Right front brake handle

[DonC]

My right brake handle has a little play, but I noticed it's squeaking a bit. Thoughts or ideas?

Thanks

 

[rhino 2]

My right brake handle has a little play, but I noticed it's squeaking a bit. Thoughts or ideas?

Thanks

A shot of spray lubricant will take care of the squeak...How much is a little play, and did it just get loose...:Shrug:

 

[DonC]

A shot of spray lubricant will take care of the squeak...How much is a little play, and did it just get loose...:Shrug:

When I say loose or slight it's the nay when I go to engage. But probably would not have noticed if not for squeak.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Look at #10, it is a bushing for your lever (both levers have 1)

Over time they do wear, the levers both need a bit of slop thru the bushings, or they would bind or snap off. Use some spray lube each oil change, and put a dab of white grease in the front of the lever, it is kind of tricky, I use a long swab.

 

[jc1300]

How many miles on the bike?

jc

 

[DonC]

How many miles on the bike?

jc

7,000

 

[DonC]

Look at #10, it is a bushing for your lever (both levers have 1)

Over time they do wear, the levers both need a bit of slop thru the bushings, or they would bind or snap off. Use some spray lube each oil change, and put a dab of white grease in the front of the lever, it is kind of tricky, I use a long swab.

What about some spray silicone lubricant? If not I'll have to pick up some white grease

 

[rhino 2]

What about some spray silicone lubricant? If not I'll have to pick up some white grease

Yep give it a squirt.....Can't hurt.......Wd40..

 

[jc1300]

7,000

Man ~ Hard to believe that the bushings etc. have worn enough to cause a squeak. I would lean more to the cable itself being the culprit. That said - A little Oil / DW 40 etc. around the movable thingy's and maybe then a drop or two down the cable. But gonna be real curious what you find.

jc

 

[Fearless]

Silicone for me

WD 40 lets see Water Displacement 40 th formula 90% Kerosene no thank you it is good stuff for what it is intended. However there are better products available for brake levers than WD 40. Everyone grabs it because we all have it on our shelves in the garage just sayin...:Shrug: ride safe Fred

 

[zbear]

Man ~ Hard to believe that the bushings etc. have worn enough to cause a squeak. I would lean more to the cable itself being the culprit. That said - A little Oil / DW 40 etc. around the movable thingy's and maybe then a drop or two down the cable. But gonna be real curious what you find.

jc

I guess I never knew the brake master cylinder had a cable.

 

[Gorilla]

I wonder if there is a chance the bushing got left out on assembly? Might check.

 

[Jack Klarich]

I guess I never knew the brake master cylinder had a cable.

The Triglides and Freewheelers do not

Both are Hydaulic

 

[jc1300]

I guess I never knew the brake master cylinder had a cable.

LOL - Old people and old terms! Plunger ~ Man - I am on a roll lately!!

 

[Jack Klarich]

I wonder if there is a chance the bushing got left out on assembly? Might check.

Would not be surprised :Coffee:

 

[DonC]

I wonder if there is a chance the bushing got left out on assembly? Might check.

According to my Manuel. There is no bushing

 

[DonC]

Push rod/dust boot

It was the pushrod/dustboot. Number 9.

Sprayed some silicone lubricant up there. Right as rain

thanks for input fellows

 

[jc1300]

It was the pushrod/dustboot. Number 9.

Sprayed some silicone lubricant up there. Right as rain

thanks for input fellows

Plunger / Pushrod / That has to count for like an almost! So sad.....jc

 

[Jack Klarich]

According to my Manuel. There is no bushing

Post 4 shows the bushing

Back as far as 1990 the baggers used some sort of bushing to ease the levers and prevent wear

JM Observations

{This may or not be a disclaimer}

 

[rhino 2]

According to my Manuel. There is no bushing

The bushing is pressed into # 7........