Oro K24's - 'bubbling air' sound from front lever?

101_North
101_North Posts: 607
edited April 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Noticed when working on the bike yesterday that the front lever when pulled causes a short noise like air bubbling in the lever. It's only audible up very close. Lever feel hasn't changed in weeks though and the front brake would stop a bus but it might explain the problems I've been having with alignment.

Any ideas?

Thanks

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Not sure how the Oro lever and 'master cylinder' work, but there will be an air pocket in there somewhere (behind a diaphragm probably) and that expands as the piston pushes fluid to the front brake calliper, so probably what is causing the noise and all normal.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    dont worry about it.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • 101_North
    101_North Posts: 607
    Thanks folks. Good to know it's nothing to worry about :D

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