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Old Jul 14, 2020 | 03:48 PM
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Default Front Brake Issue?

Frequently just as I put the slightest pressure on the front brake lever I hear and "ting." I don't feel a thing, I just hear it. I found it distracting and began to poke around. I followed the hose front the lever to the ABS and then from the ABS to a junction under the fork. It is easily movable; should it be? I could see that movement might be necessary to account for the radial swing of the fork, but it doesn't seem necessary. There is an allen bolt that I presume can tighten it down.When I move the block with my fingers they (my fingers) came back very black with some substance. No evidence that the substance was brake fluid. Is this normal or not. Thanks.
 
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