stoozie Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Anyone here know how to bleed one? The back brake on my NS has just stopped working, when I pull the leaver it goes all the way to the bars, and nothing happens. It only just works when I pump the leaver several times. Any help please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycholist Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) Go to the Avid website and read their instructions - you'll need the correct bleed kit to do it right too.It sounds like the brake needs the reservoir topped up more than a full bleed though. Rotate the lever so the reservoir cover is level. Pump the lever until the brake bites and zip tie it in the pulled position to the bar. Remove the reservoir cover and drip DOT fluid into the reservoir until it is full. Take the zip tie off the lever and pump it (Move the lever slowly - some levers (not sure about Avids) squirt oil directly out of the reservoir into your eyes when you pull the lever suddenly) looking for air bubbles coming out of the lever piston into the reservoir. If the brake feels OK, all the bubbles are gone and the bite point is right then replace the reservoir cover, rolling the diaphragm onto the surface of the fluid first to stop air being trapped there and screw it back in place. Edited March 10, 2009 by psycholist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoozie Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Thanks. I'll have a look when I get back from work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxis26 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 you tube link instructions supplyed by avidit helped me out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis-Trials Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 If you have the bleeding kit, Just read the instructions on the avid website or as that guy said i follow the steps on youtube, And it works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoozie Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Cheers guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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