If the plunger is retracted completely into the valve body, no pressure should be applied to the brakes.

To isolate the cause of the problem, remove the pressure line at the Smooth Stop (dumping all pressure fdrom the brake system) and check if the brakes completely release. If they still drag, the cause is the brake o-rings. If this is the case, lube the o-rings with a small amount of vaseline. If not, the Smooth Stop is at fault, leaking a small amount of air into the brake lines.

At any rate, make sure the Smooth Stop plunger o-rings are properly lubed.
If the Smooth Stop is faulty, send it back to BVM for replacement.



Harley Condra
BVM REP
JetCat REP