second hand Juicys

Graydawg
Graydawg Posts: 673
edited March 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
They have sticky calipers but are supposed to be in good condition but need some "attention"

is it worth buying? I've done a google on them and they suggest that soaking the pistons in brake fluid and working them to free off is normally all they require.....

worst case scenario - it's new pistons and seals.... how difficult to fit???
It's been a while...

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    strip and clean.

    and inspect and replace as needed.
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  • Graydawg
    Graydawg Posts: 673
    how difficult is it to replace the pistons and do you need any specialist tools to do the job?
    It's been a while...
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    I am always suspect of things that need a 'little attention'. If it was cost effective or simple, surely the seller would be better off sorting the problem out.
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  • CraigXXL
    CraigXXL Posts: 1,852
    Not sure of the seal costs but you'll need to bleed them after wards and the Avid kits come in at around £35 so worth factoring into the cost.

    Depending on how much you're paying for second hand and then the cost of sorting them out it would be best to buy new. Merlin usually have some good deals such as Shimano Deore at £120 and Avid Elixer 3 at £125.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    It COULD just be they've been bled with half worn pads (against the disc not with pistons pushed back) so the pistons won't go back fully.....

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