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    Front brake lever leaking

    Went for a ride yesterday, had a minor tumble but didn't notice any damage at the time. Last night when I unloaded the bike I noticed the front brake lever had no resistance and is leaking from the point shown in this picture.

    Can anyone tell me how to fix this?

    Thanks guys!
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    The picture is looking from in front of the bars and the leak is coming from a bolt going into the reservoir.

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    Take banjo bolts out and inspect housing and thread is ok. If everything is ok buy two new crush washers from local bike shop for a couple dollars and reassemble.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mossy1200 View Post
    Take banjo bolts out and inspect housing and thread is ok. If everything is ok buy two new crush washers from local bike shop for a couple dollars and reassemble.
    and then bleed your brakes.
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    Hopefully the lever itself isn't leaking as I think you need some sort of special tool to put the stop oil back in there.
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    Thanks guys

    Will do that tonight and see how she goes

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    be careful on the brakes once you've done it. It may be more serious ..
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