Sam-Addy A3 Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Hi, i have recently bought a brand new hope mono trials off of the forum.I have put it on and i have to pull the lever right back to the handlebars until it begins to bite.It has never been used so i don't think it needs bleeding but im not sure.I know they can be spongy to begin with but i don't know if this is normal.Any help would be appreciatedThanksSam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 This could be caused by a number of reasons really. Try pumping the brake lever for about a minute, that should help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 I've heard (from a pretty reliable source) that removing the wheel and pumping a little can help bring the pads out a touch, meaning it should bite earlier. Might be worth a shot if nothing else works, though if not give it a bleed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 you sure it was brand new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Pump the leaver loads, if it doesn't work, remove the cap and top up the oil, then repeat.If this doesn't work, report back, it will need bleeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycholist Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 If it feels solid when the brake actually bites it might not need bleeding. Have you adjusted the bite point/reach to see if that sorts it? There's a threaded rod from the lever blade to the piston which you might need to wind in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-Addy A3 Posted May 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Hi, thanks for all the help, i have fiddled about abit with it and have finally got it, i still have to pull it back quite far but its fine for now.The guy at Tarty Bikes said as it is new it will feel spongy for a whileThanks againSam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esfrost Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 I had to rebleed my brand new rear hope when i bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Best just rebleeding it mate, it's easy and can transform your brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-Addy A3 Posted May 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Best just rebleeding it mate, it's easy and can transform your brake.Ok thanks, will bleed it when i have a chanceThanks everyone for the helpSam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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