Skoze Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Hey guys, just wondering if anyone could shed any light on why my rear brake is being a jeb. I put it on a few weeks ago, bedded it in etc.. And i can pull the lever in a fair bit, nothing happens, then i get full lock, no in-between like the front. Today i've taken it off the bike, along with other parts for a general service and clean up, and when i pull the lever of the rear, only one piston is moving. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, how did you sort it? If no-one knows, i'll talk to hope about it next week, just need a quick fix for abingdon! Thanks in advance, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Yeh mine does that, you get used to it after a while. Is the lever travel smooth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted June 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Yeh mine does that, you get used to it after a while. Is the lever travel smooth? nope, goes "nothing.........stilll nothing......jumps in a bit and is fully locked" Hmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 I would try taking the wheel and pads out, pump the pistons out with the lever and run some silicone oil around the outside of the pistons - with any luck it might get some lube onto the sticky seal. Other alternative is to strip it completely and service with new seals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted June 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 I would try taking the wheel and pads out, pump the pistons out with the lever and run some silicone oil around the outside of the pistons - with any luck it might get some lube onto the sticky seal. Other alternative is to strip it completely and service with new seals. Cheers dude, shall give that a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 I would try taking the wheel and pads out, pump the pistons out with the lever and run some silicone oil around the outside of the pistons - with any luck it might get some lube onto the sticky seal. Yep, thats the way to do it... make sure its REALLY clean afterwards though, silicone spray/lube ruins pads...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Yep, thats the way to do it... make sure its REALLY clean afterwards though, silicone spray/lube ruins pads...! Wooo got summat right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted June 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Wooo got summat right That you did! Just cleaning it up now The piston is working far more than before, sure it'll get better with use! Cheers lads! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Also drop a little oil into the pivot and brass barrell on the lever, can make a huge difference if its run dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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