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OK, so this one is for all you Special owners that struggle with the pulsing brake syndrome. I have almost always had a pulsing front brake system. Replaced rotors, no change. Change bolts, felt better but still there.
So, after replacing the front tire today, I seem to have stumbled on the true answer. My brakes no longer pulse.
For the methodology that worked for me. I mounted the front wheel and made certain I had the rotor centered in the slot in the fork, and got the pinch bolt tightened up to torque spec. Now, I installed the calipers leaving the bolt a few turns loose, so the calipers could pivot easily. With both calipers in place, I set the brake and used a bungee to hold the lever applying the brakes tightly. Now, I tightened the caliper bolts to the 18 ft-lbs spec. Then tightened the locking nuts on top.
To my complete and joyful surprise, for the first time in years I can grab a handful of front brakes and not feel like I am on a bucking bronco.
Not saying it is for sure the end all cure, but give it a try, see what it does for you.
So, after replacing the front tire today, I seem to have stumbled on the true answer. My brakes no longer pulse.
For the methodology that worked for me. I mounted the front wheel and made certain I had the rotor centered in the slot in the fork, and got the pinch bolt tightened up to torque spec. Now, I installed the calipers leaving the bolt a few turns loose, so the calipers could pivot easily. With both calipers in place, I set the brake and used a bungee to hold the lever applying the brakes tightly. Now, I tightened the caliper bolts to the 18 ft-lbs spec. Then tightened the locking nuts on top.
To my complete and joyful surprise, for the first time in years I can grab a handful of front brakes and not feel like I am on a bucking bronco.
Not saying it is for sure the end all cure, but give it a try, see what it does for you.
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