Avid Juicy 5: callipers stuck together.

u03nad6
u03nad6 Posts: 3
edited December 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
I have a set of Avid Juicy 5 Hydraulic Disc and when i was transporting my bike in the car the brake calipers have almost closed together.

I was wondering how to get them apart because i cannot get the wheel back on the bike until I do.

Thanks for any help that any one can give.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    push them back in.

    you need to put something between and force them back in.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • stumpyjon
    stumpyjon Posts: 4,069
    Try a big flat bladed screw driver, just be careful.
    It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

    I've bought a new bike....ouch - result
    Can I buy a new bike?...No - no result
  • u03nad6
    u03nad6 Posts: 3
    thanks for the help, have got them working just grand.
  • RideTheLakes
    RideTheLakes Posts: 209
    Try the 2 x 2p trick. Put two 2 pence pieces in there and that way you can prise them apart with a screwdriver without damaging the pistons.
    Lake District Mountain Biking
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    MBUK (iirc) gave away a flat bottle opener that comes in very handy for this purpose - saves on the 2ps :lol:

    Just the right depth! :D

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