Avid Code leaky reservoir

prb007
prb007 Posts: 703
edited February 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
Been generally happy with my Codes; bought them to replace Juicy 3's as they were the only thing letting my bike down in Morzine last year. They just started to develop a leak at the reservoir so they are going back to Merlin this week for repair/replacement.
When I squeeze the rear lever hard you can see fluid appearing at the seam between the cap and the body, which when wiped away, fills up again, when the lever is squeezed again!
Anyone had similar issues?
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  • GHill
    GHill Posts: 2,402
    Silly suggestion, but the reservoir cap bolts are done up tight?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    so they are not actually leaking?

    you are just seeing the residue appearing?

    sounds normal to me.

    the lever assy can move as pressure is applied causing the apearance of fluid loss.

    are the brakes working as normal?
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