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    • DTlee
      DTlee last edited by

      Is there a way to adjust the amount of travel in the brake pedal? Or is it just a case of bleeding the brake line and changing the pads. The pads have enough meat on them brake fluid level is fine, I’d just like less travel on them unless that what they are like on the DT. My foot ends up and a 45 degree angle downwards to fully press it.

      Cheers

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      • declan
        declan @DTlee last edited by

        @DTlee my back brake is the same i hate it i doubt its how its supposed to be though think im gonna swap it out

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        • Calum
          Calum last edited by

          Brakes on my bike are savage!

          IIRC DT Brakes are just poor!

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          • NINJA
            NINJA last edited by

            Isn't there a nut between the U-shaped bracket and the piston pin, which allows you to adjust the length of travel on the brake pedal???

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            • markus.w
              markus.w @DTlee last edited by

              @DTlee yes there is. As @NINJA said it's just below the master cylinder it's a 11mm adjuster nut and 12mm lock nut, loosen lock nut and adjust so the pedal rests just below the top of the footpeg, about half inch. Though if there is too much travel in the pedal it's probably air in the system and needs bleeding.

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              • declan
                declan last edited by

                mines broke

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                • DTlee
                  DTlee last edited by

                  Thanks for the response going to try and bleed it as brake pedal looks like it’s in the right position already so I don’t think I’ll be able to adjust it any more annoyingly

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                  • NINJA
                    NINJA @DTlee last edited by

                    @DTlee Buy one of these kits dude, they make bleeding brakes a doodle and you get 100% air free brake fluid every time!!!

                    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Auto-Brake-Bleeder-Tester-Kit-Vacuum-Pump-Motorcycle-Bleeding-Tool-Hand-Pump/402040010469?hash=item5d9b73b6e5:g:wvMAAOSwbLJeIXAq

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                    • DTlee
                      DTlee @NINJA last edited by

                      @NINJA nice one looks like a good buy that!
                      Cheers

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                      • NINJA
                        NINJA @DTlee last edited by

                        @DTlee After you've used one, you will wonder why you never bought one before? Honestly brake bleeding with that kit takes minutes and gets 100% air free brakes every time!!! 😉 😀 👍

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                        • Calum
                          Calum last edited by

                          I like to buy high quality stuff. I like premium. But I'll admit, it does the job pretty well at such a cheap price.

                          I bought a Hydrualic Crimping tool for a similar price too. And the weight of this thing. Beasty!

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                          • DTlee
                            DTlee last edited by

                            I’ll give it a go can’t go wrong for £14!

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