[tahoemike00]

(I have a 2005 CRF250R but I would assume this applies to other models with same braking system)

I am wondering what controls the action of the lever, such that when you pull the front brake lever, it travels more than half way to the grip before it even begins to push the piston inside the master cylinder and then activating the caliper pucks. I have installed new pads,changed the fluid and have bled the system enough to change the fluid another time through.

It does not feel spongy at all once you get down to braking business, I just like to get braking much sooner in the lever travel.

BTW, There is no "stop bolt" (adjuster bolt) on the brake lever. Aftermarket folding levers are installed.

Thinking of picking up a master cylinder rebuild kit but didn't want to do that if there was an adjustment somewhere that I am not seeing.

Any ideas?

[crfsonly]

if the fluid level is correct, properly bled and no leaks the master cylinder likely needs to be rebuilt or replaced. if replacing it you should consider the updated version that comes on all 250/450R models from '07 up.

http://www.crfsonly.com/catalog/product ... ts_id/4034

it could also be the caliper but it's more uncommon.