Couple of tech questions - Avid Elixir R SL and Fox Triad

Neilth

Hi guys

hoping someone could help me here with a couple of questions

Got a Spec Stumpy 2009 and got a problem with the rear Avid Elixir brake lever - it doesnt spring back to its original position, (like its always done, and like the front lever does) - doesnt seem to be anyway of adjusting it. Would a brake bleed sort this and any guides on bleeding?

Finally its got a Fox Triad rear shock, the lever which adjusts between propedal,locked and open clicks into position in the open, and propedal position, but in the locked position (12 o clock) theres nothing to hold it into place, its just loosly waving around in this position - is this normal?

cheers

Neil

Neily03

Neilth wrote:

Finally its got a Fox Triad rear shock, the lever which adjusts between propedal,locked and open clicks into position in the open, and propedal position, but in the locked position (12 o clock) theres nothing to hold it into place, its just loosly waving around in this position - is this normal?l

Yes.

sharky1029

Elixirs need bleeding every 9 months or so so if you haven't bled the brake in a long time it is probably worth doing that.
Otherwise it could be the pad seperator spring that is worn out.

aaronmroach

Sounds like youve got alot of air in the system!!!

Just bled my elixirs again (every 3 months at the mo!!! god I hate them!!) this morning, in prep for a course im on next friday hopefully they will last!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoaPUw5DliA

Remember to push the pistons back in first tho, the vid doesnt show this.

If its the first time youve done it for a while I suggest you do it a few times and it should clear the snags up!!! You will need

http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/113292.html

43 % off bargain at the mo!!!!

Neilth

thanks for the answers. Gonna get it sorted this weekend then.