Problem with Formula T1 brake

Coxy_UK
Coxy_UK Posts: 297
edited May 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Just got my new bike with Formula T1 brakes. The back one feels fine but the front one has very little power indeed. However, if I adjust the reach all the way out it then feels it has the power it should, but I can't ride that way I only have small hands!

Unfortunately they don't have contact point adjustment, only lever reach. Anyone know what the issue is please? Does it maybe need a top up with fluid? Or a complete bleed?

Many thanks
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    go ride about they will come good as they bed in.

    and check the rotor is not being moved by the pads.
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  • Coxy_UK
    Coxy_UK Posts: 297
    I did the bed in procedure then hit the trails yesterday so I don't think that's the issue and just checked the rotor isn't moved.

    I think they only have good power with the lever reach out as I get more pull distance that way maybe? My thinking is maybe it needs more fluid in the system but really I have no idea.
    _______________________________________________________________________________________
    Tides of sin draw tighter and brighter, hours become heavier and weighted, and the shadows smile...dark and wild.
    <font color="blue">My Stumpy FSR Pic 1</font id="blue">
    <font color="red">My Stumpy FSR Pic 2</font id="red">

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