Brakes???

Billtrill · April 26th, 2017, 09:29 PM

So hopefully someone has an idea about what's going on, whenever I try to depress my rear brake it only moves maybe 1/2 inch. I tried bleeding the brakes and made sure no air was in the lines and when I did that the brake lever would depress all the way while the fluid would pour out. After tightening the bolt back I'd have to manually lift the brake pedal back up and unscrew depress again and so forth. Thinking it was okay now I tried to push the brake with the same result only going down about 1/2 inch. I know I probably need a spring or something to get it to go back up on it's own I just bought the bike from someone and have little idea on what to do. Any help is soooooo appreciated please!

taz · April 27th, 2017, 06:11 AM

here is a thread to help you
https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=154565

Billtrill · April 27th, 2017, 09:33 AM

https://youtu.be/TcfUL7zh8vQ" TARGET="_blank">Link to original page on YouTube. here's what I'm looking at, I appreciate that link for the spring placement looks like these rear sets are after market. Any thoughts?

Billtrill · April 27th, 2017, 09:34 AM

Let me know if that link doesn't work have no idea how to post YouTube videos on here.

SLOWn60 · April 27th, 2017, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billtrill

Let me know if that link doesn't work have no idea how to post YouTube videos on here.

I get an error message. Someone here should be along soon to help you. I'm an idiot and I don't know how to post links!

Billtrill · April 27th, 2017, 09:55 AM

Lol, at least there's two of us appreciate the feedback!

DEFY · April 27th, 2017, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billtrill

Let me know if that link doesn't work have no idea how to post YouTube videos on here.

[YOUTUBE](Insert what's after: youtube.com/watch?v=)[/YOUTUBE]

taz · April 27th, 2017, 10:01 AM

Yea comes up video not found for me.

Billtrill · April 27th, 2017, 10:06 AM

https://youtube.com/watch?v=TcfUL7zh8vQ" TARGET="_blank">Link to original page on YouTube.

I pushed the little YouTube icon and put the link youtube gives me in between the two is that correct?

allanoue · April 27th, 2017, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billtrill

Link to original page on YouTube. here's what I'm looking at, I appreciate that link for the spring placement looks like these rear sets are after market. Any thoughts?

just the tag
[Y ]TcfUL7zh8vQ[/Y]

Billtrill · April 27th, 2017, 10:14 AM

Broooo you rock!!!

Billtrill · April 27th, 2017, 10:16 AM

Link to original page on YouTube.

Billtrill · April 27th, 2017, 10:16 AM

Perfect I now know how to do it, I feel so accomplished! Lol but yes that matter at hand that's what I'm looking at lol

allanoue · April 27th, 2017, 10:19 AM

When you press, what does it do to the back wheel?

I will get some flack for this but if you are a new rider DO NOT TOUCH the rear brake for the first few thousand miles.

Billtrill · April 27th, 2017, 10:20 AM

The back wheel won't budge if it's pressed that half inch but once I kick it back up it's as if there's no brake.

Billtrill · April 27th, 2017, 11:07 AM

Link to original page on YouTube.

So i pulled the master cylinder am I supposed to be able to compress it by hand? Here's a video of what I'm looking at again any help greatly appreciated

taz · April 27th, 2017, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billtrill

The back wheel won't budge if it's pressed that half inch but once I kick it back up it's as if there's no brake.

that sounds the way it should be. find a spring to use as a return spring

Billtrill · April 27th, 2017, 12:01 PM

So don't replace m/c? And where do you think a spring would go? Thanks again man!

allanoue · April 27th, 2017, 01:02 PM

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=107831
and

Quote:

Originally Posted by taz

here is a thread to help you
https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=154565

April 26th, 2017, 09:29 PM	#1
Billtrill ninjette.org member Name: Billy Location: Stockton Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r Posts: 18	Brakes??? So hopefully someone has an idea about what's going on, whenever I try to depress my rear brake it only moves maybe 1/2 inch. I tried bleeding the brakes and made sure no air was in the lines and when I did that the brake lever would depress all the way while the fluid would pour out. After tightening the bolt back I'd have to manually lift the brake pedal back up and unscrew depress again and so forth. Thinking it was okay now I tried to push the brake with the same result only going down about 1/2 inch. I know I probably need a spring or something to get it to go back up on it's own I just bought the bike from someone and have little idea on what to do. Any help is soooooo appreciated please!

April 27th, 2017, 09:33 AM	#3
Billtrill ninjette.org member Name: Billy Location: Stockton Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r Posts: 18	https://youtu.be/TcfUL7zh8vQ</a>" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen> https://youtu.be/TcfUL7zh8vQ" TARGET="_blank">Link to original page on YouTube. here's what I'm looking at, I appreciate that link for the spring placement looks like these rear sets are after market. Any thoughts?

April 27th, 2017, 10:06 AM	#9
Billtrill ninjette.org member Name: Billy Location: Stockton Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r Posts: 18	https://youtube.com/watch?v=TcfUL7zh8vQ</a>" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen> https://youtube.com/watch?v=TcfUL7zh8vQ" TARGET="_blank">Link to original page on YouTube. I pushed the little YouTube icon and put the link youtube gives me in between the two is that correct?

April 27th, 2017, 10:19 AM	#14
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	When you press, what does it do to the back wheel? I will get some flack for this but if you are a new rider DO NOT TOUCH the rear brake for the first few thousand miles. __________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99

April 27th, 2017, 11:07 AM	#16
Billtrill ninjette.org member Name: Billy Location: Stockton Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r Posts: 18	Master cylinder?? Link to original page on YouTube. So i pulled the master cylinder am I supposed to be able to compress it by hand? Here's a video of what I'm looking at again any help greatly appreciated

April 27th, 2017, 06:11 AM	#2
taz ???????????????? Name: T Location: no where Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '17	here is a thread to help you https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=154565

April 27th, 2017, 09:34 AM	#4
Billtrill ninjette.org member Name: Billy Location: Stockton Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r Posts: 18	Let me know if that link doesn't work have no idea how to post YouTube videos on here.

April 27th, 2017, 09:55 AM	#6
Billtrill ninjette.org member Name: Billy Location: Stockton Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r Posts: 18	Lol, at least there's two of us appreciate the feedback!

April 27th, 2017, 10:01 AM	#8
taz ???????????????? Name: T Location: no where Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '17	Yea comes up video not found for me.

April 27th, 2017, 10:14 AM	#11
Billtrill ninjette.org member Name: Billy Location: Stockton Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r Posts: 18	Broooo you rock!!!

April 27th, 2017, 10:16 AM	#12
Billtrill ninjette.org member Name: Billy Location: Stockton Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r Posts: 18	Link to original page on YouTube.

April 27th, 2017, 10:20 AM	#15
Billtrill ninjette.org member Name: Billy Location: Stockton Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r Posts: 18	The back wheel won't budge if it's pressed that half inch but once I kick it back up it's as if there's no brake.

April 27th, 2017, 12:01 PM	#18
Billtrill ninjette.org member Name: Billy Location: Stockton Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r Posts: 18	So don't replace m/c? And where do you think a spring would go? Thanks again man!

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