Juicy 5's leaking from piston

J273

Ive just replaced my 5 pads ,I couldn't get one of the the pistons all the way back so just touched the lever and the piston fell out and the break fluid was dripping out :?


Is it normal to leak from the piston?...can i just re-fill and bleed and will they be ok?

Thanks

The Rookie

As the fluid pushes on the back of the piston, pushing it (with the pad) into the disc, its totally normal for it to leak if the piston falls out. If you get the piston back in OK without damaging the seal it just needs a decent bleed and will be fine.

(How did you think it worked by the way?)

Simon

J273

Yeah pistons gone back in ok.

Yeah thinking about it was a daft question to be honest :oops:

The Rookie

OK, your only worry now is damage to the piston seal, but there is only one way to check that and that's bleed it and use it! (OK you can check it static you don't have to ride it!)

Simon

J273

Thanks simon.


Just waiting on some new fluid to check and bleed.