Thu Apr 10 23:59:31 1997 - Message No. 608
From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?J=F6rg?= =?iso-8859-1?Q?_?= =?iso-8859-1?Q?J=FCnger?=

Subject: Re: RD04 front brake problem


Hi Tony

>     I am experiencing a problem when braking at slow speeds (for example,
>     approaching traffic lights) on my RD04 @. Upon applying normal to firm
>     pressure on the front brake, the brakes are feeding back a 'lumpy'
>     action, as though the brake discs were warped, or there is unequal
>     'bite'. It feels as though the front wheel is buckled, which it is
>     not. However, this doesn't happen at speeds above about 20mph.
>
>     Does anyone know what might be causing this? I have braided metal
>     hoses. Discs and pads look fine.

I remember I talked to a guy somewhere here in Germany riing a RD04 and he
told me about nearly the same symtoms, after a while he figured out that
the bearings of the front wheel were worn out. You might check those.

Have success,
JJ

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