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Old January 6th, 2012, 08:28 PM   #13
k-os
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Name: Andy
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Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike

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Originally Posted by JamesNZ View Post
Thanks Guys, I got some clamps to push them back with. I couldn't get one of the screws of the reservoir cover off. The screw is now stripped, any idea how to get it out?

Anyway I got the brake pads on and went out to bed them in. I have Adjustable levers and now I need them on setting 5 - the furthest out - to be in a good position for two fingered braking. When I first got them, setting 5 was so far out I couldn't reach it with my fingers.

Does this mean I need to bleed my brakes and top up the fluid?
Yep sounds like you've got air in your lines. Most likely when you pushed your pistons in it forced some air up to the lines.

Try dremeling a slot into the head of the screw and remove it with a flat head.
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