What Causes a Motorcycle Brake Lever Not to Return?
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Motorcycle brake lever not returning causes and solutions are as follows: Causes of motorcycle brake not returning: Rust on the brake rocker arm shaft or brake cable, excessive wear of brake shoes, damaged brake wire strands, deformation or jamming of brake pedal or lever, excessive dirt or deformation in the brake caliper. Solutions for motorcycle brake lever not returning: Remove the caliper, press/squeeze the brake 2-5 times to extend the piston by 5-10mm, apply rust remover to rusty areas and polish with fine sandpaper wrapped around the piston, after cleaning press the piston back and reinstall the master cylinder, repeatedly press/squeeze the brake until resistance is felt and the brake returns normally.