Avid Elixir 5 leak?

hammy7272
hammy7272 Posts: 236
edited March 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Firstly thanks to everyone for tips on bleeding my brakes. Sorted! Well I thought so until today.

The front was fine but after a few brakes I had to pull the lever further and further back to bite. I presume this means there is a leak? I used some of that white tape thingy that is used in radiators and that seemed to help but it is still not right.

If it is a leak how do I locate it then plug it?

Thanks again

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    does the lever pump up?

    there should be no need for any PTFE tape and that may actually cause problems.
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  • hammy7272
    hammy7272 Posts: 236
    The lever pulls in towards the bar if thats what you mean? It just seems to be getting closer and closer during the ride?

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