avid juicys

zr50sl
zr50sl Posts: 29
edited January 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
If I replace the top caps and membranes on the juicy three reservoirs do the brakes then need to be bled

thanks in advance for replies

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    most likey. it depends if you trap any air in there or not.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    May just be easier and get better results by just binning them and buying better brakes (not Juicy. Other Avids are okay though).
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    nothing wrong with Juicys.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Except when they suck ;)

    They do work. Just they're famously squidgy and they don't self adjust properly like other models, and the pad spring clip design is awful, keeps catching on discs.

    I just found them a right pain. Have to admit I've only tried Juicy 3, not the other Juicys. Moved to X0 and they're fine.

    Anyway, if repairing them, it still may be less hassle to even just buy more of the same. I found even bleeding Juicys they are never the same as they were originally.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... cy-3-31072

    Sound OK to me! My Juicy's are plenty sharp enough, they do lack a bit of progression though (comparing to the XT's on mt mates GT) and are a little 'on/off'.

    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.

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