Front Brake lever sticking

[Adirondack Bill]

This winter I bought a pair of the black clutch/brake levers a few of you mentioned in the past-(great buy). The clutch Lever went on smoothly, but the brake lever was a tight squeeze. I greased it up before I assembled it, but now I notice that the brake lever does not return all the way when I release it. The lever releases far enough for the brake light to shut off, but not all the way. If the front brake was operated by cable, it would be easy to take up the slack. I hate to try prying  the brake lever tabs open wider as I don't want to crack or break the tabs. Did any of you run into this problem?? Anyone have a solution?

[idcrewdawg]

This winter I bought a pair of the black clutch/brake levers a few of you mentioned in the past-(great buy). The clutch Lever went on smoothly, but the brake lever was a tight squeeze. I greased it up before I assembled it, but now I notice that the brake lever does not return all the way when I release it. The lever releases far enough for the brake light to shut off, but not all the way. If the front brake was operated by cable, it would be easy to take up the slack. I hate to try prying  the brake lever tabs open wider as I don't want to crack or break the tabs. Did any of you run into this problem?? Anyone have a solution?

If it's just a tight fit, take it back off. Remove all the grease, and sand it down a bit, be sure to smooth the surface once you do.

[Robert]

If it's just a tight fit, take it back off. Remove all the grease, and sand it down a bit, be sure to smooth the surface once you do.

I would say file it or grind it clean then reassemble.

[Jess from VA]

Take it off and lay it flush with the one you took off.  File it down to the same width, only on the bearing surfaces (inside the mount)  I'd do it on the bottom surface that doesn't show as much, but not so much it no longer lines up with the existing bracket and switch. It's also possible it has a burr or a bump somewhere; carefully comparing the two should show you.   DO NOT widen the mount.  

This is not uncommon with Kuryakyn chrome parts either (that have to fit into existing OE things).  

[Adirondack Bill]

Thanks guys, I will try sanding down the bottom side of the new lever.

[ledany]

I have the same problem with a GW brake lever I have fixed on my bike. I noticed that the led rear lamp may be lit as if I was braking at the red light. I sprayed some WD but it didn't change much, maybe I should find some real grease














or stop admiring myself in the shop windows at the red light ? 

[Adirondack Bill]

I took your advice guys, I  sanded down both sides- basically just sanding the paint off. I was worried about having bare metal showing but that area is hidden anyway. Put some grease on and it slid in nice- works great! Thanks guys!