hydraulic brake problem (giant mph)

DH-FTW
DH-FTW Posts: 4
edited July 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
hi
i have used v-brakes all my life and ive just decided to move onto disc brakes. i then bought a pair of giant mphhydraulic disc brakes, when they arrived one of the brakes seemed fine but the other brake lever was out of its socket. as i hve never ued this type of brake i dont know if th is a normal problem or if it need profesional attension..?
if you need photos i can send :)
many thanks-sam

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    which MPH are they? (there is more than one version).

    pics?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • DH-FTW
    DH-FTW Posts: 4
    it doesnt actually say- but i know they are the 06 model from the giant xtc
    and how do you upload pics?
  • DH-FTW
    DH-FTW Posts: 4
    wait i got it
    http://s1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee3 ... e%20stuff/
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    should just pop back into the "knuckle"
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • chainsawdave
    chainsawdave Posts: 15
    Same problem here. Seems like that rubber seal is all that holds it in.

    Found a fix?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    I seemed to have missed the photo last time.

    there should be a C clip that holds the washer in place that keeps the adjuster rod in place on the piston.

    talk to your Giant dealer or go to a place that does internal C clips.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • chainsawdave
    chainsawdave Posts: 15
    Superstar.

    They could be coming out of retirement and replacing the juicy 3's I've just bought :(

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