Brake pad fell out and now my brakes have no pressure.

RissyRacer
RissyRacer Posts: 3
edited August 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi,
Took my wheel of to change a puncture and one of the break pads came with it. When i put the pad back in, and the wheel etc I tried to use the brakes and I have no pressure. I havent bled the breaks and they havent leaked any fluid. Any response would be appreciate Cheers. they are juicy hydrolic brakes btw.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    pull the lever a few more times to get the piston moved out.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • thistle_
    thistle_ Posts: 7,218
    Did you turn the bike upside down to take the wheel out?

    Have you tried leaving it overnight then pumping the lever a bit?
  • RissyRacer
    RissyRacer Posts: 3
    Yes i turned the bike upside down, and I've tried pumping the breaks but the piston isnt moving. Thanks for the response :)
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    As the pad coming out like that should have no effect on the Piston, you've clearly done something else as well.....
    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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