Avid Juicy 3`s. No pressure!?

bluedave
bluedave Posts: 152
edited July 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
For some reason there is no pressure in the rear brake (juicy 3). Why would this happen. I have tried pumping the lever but this does not appear top be doing anything.

Can you help!? Tried looking it up on the web but can`t find any info.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    there is a leak somewhere. or your pads are not touching anything, a pistion has fallen out. no fluid, no pads.air in the syatem.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • bluedave
    bluedave Posts: 152
    should i bled them then?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    why? what will it fix?

    if a seal has gone that needs fixing. if something is lose that needs tightening.

    bleeding will not fix anything.

    bleeding only removes air that has been introduced to the system. have you been playing with them and let air in? yes then it might fix it. if no they air will keep getting in there/fluid out......
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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