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Originally Posted by northsidegz
The hand brake definitely feels "soft" (is that the right word?) It doesn't feel like it reacts right away. Got to give it a good tug before it kicks in. Not sure what I can do about that. Would lubricating the cable help?
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No cable to lube. The front brake is hydraulic just like your car brakes. You may want to change the fluid and be sure to bleed the system properly to get better braking. Many older bikes never have a fluid change and that will cause less than optimum braking. If you do not feel confident in doing the job yourself you may as well pay a professional to do it. Brakes are the most important system on any vehicle. As for a good tug, you should concentrate on squeezing the brake progressively to get best braking. Less chance of a lock-up that will put you down.