2015 KTM 250SX Front Brake Feel

taylor797
Hi everyone,

I have a 2015 KTM 250SX with 13.5hrs, when I bought it new the brakes were excellent, with great power right at the beginning of the lever pull. I have noticed a gradual decrease to where the lever as more travel and I have less bite. I have been using Maxima SC-1 on the bike regularly but cover the rotors when using it, it is possible that a little has glazed the pads. Is it possible to restore the original feel?

Thank you
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mark1960
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mark1960 9/1/2016 9:58pm
9/1/2016 9:58pm Edited Date/Time 9/1/2016 9:59pm
Try spraying brake cleaner on the rotor and after removing the pads give them a light sanding and spray them as well.

If your lever is getting closer to the grips it may also be time to flush and bleed the brake fluid.
taylor797 9/2/2016 6:27am
9/2/2016 6:27am
Thanks guys, much appreciated. Any idea what to use to scuff the pads? I'll clean up the rotor today and change the fluid.
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CarlinoJoeVideo 9/2/2016 8:23am
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taylor797 wrote:
Thanks guys, much appreciated. Any idea what to use to scuff the pads? I'll clean up the rotor today and change the fluid.
I just use some sand paper, try and take off the top layer that looks glazed. You don't have to go crazy, just a little bit.

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