retracting pistons

hainman
hainman Posts: 699
edited November 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
hi.i have a set of hayes stroker trail brakes and my rear seems to be dragging a bit and ive noticed that one of the pistons seem to be sticking out more than the other,
is there a way i can fix this myself without knackering my system instead of taking it to lbs.....
cheers for any advice
Giant Reign 2
Crohnie

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Lube with a bit of brake fluid and move the pistons in and out a bit, being carefull not to let them pop out.
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  • hainman
    hainman Posts: 699
    thanks CL.just the way it is or remove the resevoir cap on the brake lever?
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    Crohnie
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    There is no need to remove the reservoir cap.

    Remove the pads, and jam the moving piston down. Pull the lever to expose the sticky piston a little. Clean with water. Rinse and repeat. Add a very small amount of DOT 4 (or 5.1) fluid to the piston and seals, and move piston out again. Repeat. Hopefully will free it up. Mop up all excess fluid.
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  • hainman
    hainman Posts: 699
    cheers guys,will get onto it tomorrow.need to buy some dot and were on....
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    Crohnie

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