Avid Juicy 7 Pad Change

kjb
kjb Posts: 6
edited October 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi All

I just went to change some pads on Juicy 7 brakes but found that I couldn't fit the new pads because the pistons wouldn't back off enough.

I got round it by getting the brakes bled.

Is this the norm or is there a way round this?

Any advice would be appreciated

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    if the brakes have been bled with worn pads and the pistons have not been full retracted then yes it can happen as there would be too much fluid in the system.
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  • kjb
    kjb Posts: 6
    Thanks

    That makes sense, will need to be aware next time brakes are bled.
  • DR650s
    DR650s Posts: 24
    Also some pads have more material on the braking surfaces than others, I had this with a set of Carbon Lorraine pads on Hayes Nine brakes, the original pads were at least 2mm thinners than the Lorraine's.

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