Caring for Disc Brake Lever

Note the cleanliness of the hinges and seals remain in good condition. This component is always to be checked periodically. For example, water-borne dust, will 'sanding' the surface of the brake lining makes it uneven. There is another disease that often descend hydraulic brakes, the weight of the lever.
This disease has been overcome despite replace the brake and brake fluid, brake lever still feels heavy. That is because the existing hinge on the brake calipers dirty and less lubrication, which causes the brake piston can not move freely. To overcome this needs to be done to clean the hinge components.

Usually found on the hinge bracket is difficult to open. The cause rust or dust that has accumulated. For it must use a liquid penetrant to remove it. After living apart hinge wipe dust and dirt. Dust and dirt contained in the hinge due to faulty protective rubber so it needs to be replaced with a new one. Spread with vaseline or grease on the hinge so that their movements can be smoothly again. Once everything is in basting reassemble the disc brake components.