tight brakes!

Time.to.ride

Hey any help on this tiny problem, my Avid juicy 3 front brake is abit tight on the wheel as it doesnt move freely enough how do i seperate it more so the wheel moves easier

supersonic

Push the pads/pistons back into their bores. Then pump the brake lever a few times.

Time.to.ride

how mate, flat head screwdriver?

cooldad

That works. Bit carefully so you don't wreck the pads.

Time.to.ride

CHEERS :-)

Danlube

Or alternatively, remove the pads and use brute force without the risk of damaging the pads. Replace pads, then centre the caliper over the disc by eye/hand and pump lever a few times. If one piston is doing more work than the other push the disc against it and continue to pump until both pistons are sharing the load.

cooldad

I'd rather risk damaging some pads than the pistons.
But if you are careful nothing gets damaged.

Chrisdebbs

If that doesn't work. Take the pads out and pump out the pistons and give it all a good clean. Put pistons and pads back in and bleed the calliper. :roll:

felix.london

I wouldn't bleed the system with the pads in there