Avid Elixir R problem

moster
moster Posts: 121
edited May 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi,

I have just moved my brakes from my old bike to my new one (the brakes are only about 6m old).

When I took it out for a test run the front break lever was very spongy and there was hardly any stopping power so I figured that it needed bleeding. I didn't need to shorten hoses or anything - the back is fine.

Anyway I've bled it twice now and still the same and I've also checked for leaks etc but nothing that I can see.

Any suggestions?
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    does the lever pump up?
    are the pistons moving?

    what did you think you needed to bleed them? was there a problem before? you did not disconnect anything or lose any fluid?

    sounds like the calliper was not aligned correctly.
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  • moster
    moster Posts: 121
    No worked fine before, I didn't disconnect anything so no fluid was lost - just moved everything across as one unit.

    As I say, they were spongy which to my limited knowledge mean't a bleeding was needed.

    As far as I can see evrything else is ok but will take a closer look at the pistons. I'm pretty sure the alignment is ok
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