almariders Posted March 12, 2015 Share #1 Posted March 12, 2015 For the last 4 thousand miles or so, front brakes on my 99 Venture Royale have been grapping badly making the front brake very hard to use. Pulled the brake pads to day and there is plenty of pad left but they are very glazed over and seem very hard. bought the bike a few years ago these pads were on the bike, do not know what brand or type they are. I have sanded the glaze off . Was wondering of any one else has had this problem. Have been thinking of just replacing them with the EBC Semi Sintered V pads any ideas or suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted March 12, 2015 Share #2 Posted March 12, 2015 If you knocked the glaze off they should be OK. Now thw question about the brake fluid. How long have you had the bike? Have you changed the fluids? What color is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almariders Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted March 13, 2015 I have scuffed up the brake pads and lightly scuffed the rotors and the front brake is better. Next step is to change the brake fluid. do not know how long that fluid has been in the lines. The fluid in the sight glass has darken some what so that is the next step. Will let every know what happens. Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pofarm Posted March 13, 2015 Share #4 Posted March 13, 2015 I suggest you give this a read. Good brake info here. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/watering-hole/91242-time-pay-bike.html?highlight=brakes+kevlar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almariders Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted March 14, 2015 You are right, very good brake and clutch fluid info in that post. Will be changing both this week Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almariders Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted March 26, 2015 Just finished changing clutch and brake fluid and front brake feels better not grabing as much. I think I will also replace the front pads in a effort to get rid if the crabbing front brakes. Any suggestions on which pads would be best to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pofarm Posted March 27, 2015 Share #7 Posted March 27, 2015 EBC HH on the front, EBC kevlar on the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted March 27, 2015 Share #8 Posted March 27, 2015 Try lubing the brake handle where it rotates. When the bushing drys out, it causes grabbing, making it harder to pull smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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