Avid Elixir R rear brake problem
star_rover
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Removed these brakes from one frame to put on another. Left them off for a few days before installing on the new frame and noticed the distance between the calipers was to small to refit the wheel.
Made the mistake of removing the pads for a closer look. Pulled on the lever a few times to see what happened and one of the pistons neary popped out completely, along with a tiny bit of fuid. Now there's no movement at the caliper at all when pulling the lever (no tension in the lever) . . .
Have I completlely wrecked it? Is it fixable? Do I need to bleed it? Any help appreciated.
Made the mistake of removing the pads for a closer look. Pulled on the lever a few times to see what happened and one of the pistons neary popped out completely, along with a tiny bit of fuid. Now there's no movement at the caliper at all when pulling the lever (no tension in the lever) . . .
Have I completlely wrecked it? Is it fixable? Do I need to bleed it? Any help appreciated.
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yes it needs bleeding. buy a kit or let the LBS sort it."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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Thanks nick0
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I managed to do the same, just push them back and bleed them0
