Juicy 5 mushy lever

robinta
robinta Posts: 211
edited April 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
I've had an ongoing issue with the rear brake lever coming too close to the bars before biting. I've tried numerous bleeds using the proper kit with little improvement. I re.bled on wed but it made no difference. So i tried leaving the lever strapped to the bar and after trying it tonight the lever is perfect. However i know that within a ride it will go mushy again. Does this mean the system is drawing in air from somewhere ? Its only the back brake thats affected and i have tried new pads as well. I'm really stumped !
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    sounds like poor alignment at the caliper/sticky piston.

    what happens to the rotor when you pull the lever?
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