What Causes the Front Brake of a Motorcycle Not to Retract?

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AryaAnn
07/29/25 6:26pm
This is due to the rusting of the brake bridge arm, which prevents it from smoothly returning to its original position. The spring's tension cannot overcome the resistance caused by rust, and using a cleaning agent can restore it. Below is relevant information: 1. Disc Brakes: Consist of a brake disc connected to the wheel and a brake caliper at the edge of the disc. When braking, high-pressure brake fluid pushes the brake pads to clamp the disc, creating the braking effect. 2. Overview: Motorcycles are composed of five main parts: the engine, transmission system, running gear, braking system, and electrical instrumentation. They are categorized into street bikes, road racing motorcycles, off-road motorcycles, cruisers, touring bikes, etc. Road motorcycles can be divided into three main categories: super sports motorcycles, touring motorcycles, and American-style motorcycles.
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