Foot brake problem

[broham]

yesterday I was seriously struggling with everything footbrake. I quickly realized that when i hit my fb, it would drag a little until i blipped the throttle. I have a stock fb master and calliper. (03 636). I don't know how to diagnose brake problems. Is my caliper causing this?

note: I don't have a spring on my fb lever

[GAMstunts]

Probably need to move this to the help and how to section to get more responses. I would start by cleaning the caliper. I don't run the spring either.

[Duane S.]

Originally Posted by GAMstunts

Probably need to move this to the help and how to section to get more responses. I would start by cleaning the caliper. I don't run the spring either.

look at the pin that holds the pads too....... take a piece of sandpaper and clean that off........ clean the caliper

[standupnfall]

Originally Posted by Duane S.

look at the pin that holds the pads too....... take a piece of sandpaper and clean that off........ clean the caliper

+1 I like to put the pin in a drill with 1000 grit sandpaper if dirty, then followup with a rag and some polish.

[~03~raven]

Originally Posted by Duane S.

look at the pin that holds the pads too....... take a piece of sandpaper and clean that off........ clean the caliper

^^^ This! Pad could be hanging up on the guide if the piston isn't sticking.

I've even used chain/cable lube on the pin to lube it. LOL I've used chain lube on a lot of stuff. Works great on the Clutch arm and the throttle body pullies too. LOL

[tipper13]

Originally Posted by Duane S.

look at the pin that holds the pads too....... take a piece of sandpaper and clean that off........ clean the caliper

that... and also make sure that ur pedal isnt the part thats sticking. the peg could be on a little too tight and causing it to bind up some, or might be real dirty/ rusty between the peg and pedal

[Duane S.]

Originally Posted by tipper13

that... and also make sure that ur pedal isnt the part thats sticking. the peg could be on a little too tight and causing it to bind up some, or might be real dirty/ rusty between the peg and pedal

yeah this would do it too

[broham]

Originally Posted by GAMstunts

Probably need to move this to the help and how to section to get more responses. I would start by cleaning the caliper. I don't run the spring either.

Originally Posted by Duane S.

look at the pin that holds the pads too....... take a piece of sandpaper and clean that off........ clean the caliper

Thanks guys, ill clean the pin, but how do i clean a caliper??
Also, the lever is definitely not grtting stuck

[broham]

Should have put it in help section, my bad.

[Duane S.]

toothbrush it some with brake cleaner