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My brake lever engages the brakes only after traveling half way to the handlebar. Here is why it happens - as the lever is released the rubber seals pull the pistons slightly back creating a small gap between the pads and the rotor. So, the next time I squeeze the lever, the pistons need to get close to the rotor first, and only then will apply the pressure. I pulled the pads, cleaned the pistons, tried to pre-squeeze them as much as possible before putting the pads back. Still too much free play.
Then I remembered Tuff's pretty practical advice to squeeze the lever and put a zip tie on it for a period of time. I was sceptical at first, but decided to try and put a clamp on the handlebar/lever after squeezing the lever good. Ate dinner. A couple of hours later, took the clamp out, and viola - the pressure at the lever starts right at the beginning of the squeeze.
Thanks Tuff!
Then I remembered Tuff's pretty practical advice to squeeze the lever and put a zip tie on it for a period of time. I was sceptical at first, but decided to try and put a clamp on the handlebar/lever after squeezing the lever good. Ate dinner. A couple of hours later, took the clamp out, and viola - the pressure at the lever starts right at the beginning of the squeeze.
Thanks Tuff!