stupid vbrakes

nickbec
nickbec Posts: 36
edited May 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Well I have taken the old ones out easily enough but cannot open the pistons enough to get the new ones in. I know that one can prize open the pistons but in this case they won't budge anymore.I read that the o ring may have seized but what do you say?
They are avid juicy

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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Try harder bigger leaver on old pads
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    vbrakes?

    System may have been overfilled due to poor 'bleeding' technique, in which case it will need the excess amptying out, if it's overfilled they'll never go back.
    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.
  • nickbec
    nickbec Posts: 36
    sorry they are not v brakes, its just the v next to the b on key board

    Is it possible to empty a little out via a bleed screw or do I need a whole kit
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    You can, remove pads at the caliper end and loosen that bleed screw, mop it up as it comes out as DOT is evil stuff.
    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.
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Is that even the problem.

    What have you changed/done to them? If nothing the. That is not the problem
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Did you forget about your identical thread on Wednesday?
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