[cmerriman]

I got the forks rebuilt and the front brakes changed on the GL500, but have a question about the brakes. When I apply the front brakes, it seems to have two stages - light braking when I pull normally, then for heavier braking, it seems that the master cylinder suddenly boosts the braking power. Is it normal to feel 2 noticeable stages? As for the forks (first timer) the ride seems much better and they seem to quit bottoming out and now hold air.

 

[thackney]

Did you clean and lube the sliding parts of the caliper? It sounds like you are noting one pad hitting the rotor, then the next as you apply more pressure.

 

[Shep]

As a above the braking should be smooth,single stage.I suspect either a brake calliper piston sticking or a MC piston sticking.It could of course smooth out with some more miles on it