Juicy 7, should it be doing that??

Kiwi Kranker
Kiwi Kranker Posts: 416
edited July 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
I have just put a set of Juicy 7's on my Stumpy and I noticed that on a ride yesterday fluid was 'bubbling' out of the tiny hole next to where the 'Dot 5.1' is stamped when I was braking.

What would have caused this?

To put this into perspective I wasnt putting the brakes under a lot of stress as it was a pretty flat ride and it was pretty much happening as soon as I jumped on the bike.

Do I have contaminated fluid or a leak? (I couldnt see a leak other than the hole which I assumed is there for a purpose). The lever was firm and didnt seem to soften though I didnt use them much so I may be missing something.

I dont have a manual to check as they came from a 'donor' bike.

Any advice is as always appreciated! :)
Scott Ransom 10

Stumpy FSR Comp

Wilier Izoard

1994 Shogun Prairie Breaker Expert...ahhh yesssss

'I didnt need those front teeth anyway..'

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    new or used?

    there can be fluid left on top of the diaphragm so normal and will stop.

    diaphragm may be split.....

    manuakl on srams webby download it.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Kiwi Kranker
    Kiwi Kranker Posts: 416
    Basically new with about 20 hours worth of use so it sounds like the diaphragm may be split :cry:

    They came form a new bike purchase where I swapped out the brakes after a few rides.

    Cheers for the heads up Nick Ill check out Srams website.
    Scott Ransom 10

    Stumpy FSR Comp

    Wilier Izoard

    1994 Shogun Prairie Breaker Expert...ahhh yesssss

    'I didnt need those front teeth anyway..'
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    link to the tech manuals can be found in the sticky.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • tjm
    tjm Posts: 190
    could it also just be a bit of water got in there?

    I had this on my hopes after i washed it - for the next couple of miles riding I got water bubbling out of the vent.

    EDIT: To clarify this was a very small amount of water so if you are getting noticeable amounts of liquid out then ignore me.
  • Kiwi Kranker
    Kiwi Kranker Posts: 416
    I thought that could be a possibility too but the bike hasnt been out in the rain or washed in quite some time :oops:

    May very well be a split bladder according to the Sram website.

    Guess there is only one way to find out now!
    Scott Ransom 10

    Stumpy FSR Comp

    Wilier Izoard

    1994 Shogun Prairie Breaker Expert...ahhh yesssss

    'I didnt need those front teeth anyway..'

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