Deore hydraulic disc brake stuck in the open position
Pep
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The Piston of my Shimano Deore hydraulic brake got stuck in the open position.
Both front and rear.
I dismounted the caliper and tried to clean them with tissue and oil, did not help, then again with alcohol, did not help, Then I left it overnight immersed in oil. Still stuck, even by pressing it with a flat head screwdriver no way to move it.
I cannot even clean the side surface of the Piston because it's completely inside the drum.
Out of desperation I just bought a new hydraulic brake set (the whole set: caliper, cable, Level, should be already bled), 60euro.
I was even tempted to move to mechanical disc brake, apparently not as strong braking power but should be easier to service, just not sure I could have found any mechanical disc brake compatible with my present rotor, changing also the rotors seemed wasting too much cash.
Perhaps I should have bled it?
Any advice?
Thanks,
Both front and rear.
I dismounted the caliper and tried to clean them with tissue and oil, did not help, then again with alcohol, did not help, Then I left it overnight immersed in oil. Still stuck, even by pressing it with a flat head screwdriver no way to move it.
I cannot even clean the side surface of the Piston because it's completely inside the drum.
Out of desperation I just bought a new hydraulic brake set (the whole set: caliper, cable, Level, should be already bled), 60euro.
I was even tempted to move to mechanical disc brake, apparently not as strong braking power but should be easier to service, just not sure I could have found any mechanical disc brake compatible with my present rotor, changing also the rotors seemed wasting too much cash.
Perhaps I should have bled it?
Any advice?
Thanks,
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Just to add:
if I press the lever I feel very little resistance, absolutely zero movement of the of the Pistons.
Sounds like air leaked inside the cable, right?
Disc sets about 8yr old, and 40-50k miles.
Pistons got stuck a few times before but I always managed to clean them and make them working again. This problem has been reoccuring increasingly more often.0 -
How were you going to push the piston out with no pressure? I suspect the callipers are fine and you need to fix root cause.
It's a hose not a cable and it should be filled with mineral oil not air, so no, no air should leak out.
Sounds like they need a bleed.
No need to change the disc if going to mechanical callipers, not sure why you thought you would need to?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.0 -
I learn now I should have serviced the caliper regularly (never bothered). I do service the chain and the pads very regularly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swwA2PwCIAw
Yes, YouTube is fantastic for learning bike repair. And ParkTool stuff, both videos and tools, are probably the best.0
