SLX Brake Question

theblarney

Hi,

I have just replaced the front and rear pads and obviously pushed the pistons in as part of the process. Now when I pull both leavers the brakes feel spongy.

Is that the likely cause is that the system will need bleeding and maybe require the fluid to be topped up?

I just would like someone in the know to confirm before I order a new bleed kit.

Thanks

Gavin

jimothy78

No - if there was no problem before, then it's more likely the brakes just need to settle in, and the pads bed in to the rotors. Go for a quick ride and perform a series of good hard stops (without locking the wheels) - you should feel the brakes bite more each time until normal service is resumed.

stubs

Tie the levers back to the bars with a zip tie or strap or bungee cord. Leave overnight hopefully should return them back to firmness.

theblarney

jimothy78 wrote:

No - if there was no problem before, then it's more likely the brakes just need to settle in, and the pads bed in to the rotors. Go for a quick ride and perform a series of good hard stops (without locking the wheels) - you should feel the brakes bite more each time until normal service is resumed.

They were fine before, the lever was getting closer and closer to the grip as the pads wore down but they were much better than they are now.

theblarney

stubs wrote:

Tie the levers back to the bars with a zip tie or strap or bungee cord. Leave overnight hopefully should return them back to firmness.

Thanks for the suggestion, I have cable tied them back before I went to work so will check them when I get back.

theblarney

stubs wrote:

Tie the levers back to the bars with a zip tie or strap or bungee cord. Leave overnight hopefully should return them back to firmness.

Thanks Stubs your suggestion has worked a treat...