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My front brake was locked up after adding fluid and pumping them. No play in the lever. Bled them and took apart the master cylinder and cleaned it. Rode for about 10 miles and they froze up again. Was able to open the bleeder to relieve the pressure and rode home. Pumped them a few times after...

Thanks for all the suggestions. Took the master cylinder off and it was full of crap. The parts guy at Bob's BMW said that 60-70% of the time the rebuild kit won't work due to too much pitting, so I ordered a new one. Hope he wasn't just giving me the up sell. I've never had a problem with...

They had gotten a little soft but seemed to be okay prior, then I pumped them repeatedly and now there is almost no play in the lever.

After topping off my brake fluid and pumping brakes, the brake is locked up. Can I just open the valve to let off a little pressure or should I bleed them and replace the fluid? Any thoughts on the cause? Thanks!