Bicycle Mechanics - my brakes broke!

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LilRootRx7
12-31-03, 08:08 AM
I have hayes hfx-9 hd brakes on my stinky, and for a while now, on the front caliper, both pistons would push out, but not retract fully. I tried rebleeding them, brought it to the shop a few times but they have neglected the problem, and last night when adjusting them, the rod broke off the piston. Does anyone know of a solution to this besides sending the system back to hayes for a warrenty repair? thanks a lot

Chi
12-31-03, 11:34 AM
How do your brakes break? ;)
Chi
12-31-03, 11:35 AM
What's the point of breaking your brakes? ;)

Chi
12-31-03, 11:36 AM
If brakes break ;) it's sign of poor quality or poor installation or poor riding. j/p
KleinMp99
12-31-03, 11:40 AM
I have hayes hfx-9 hd brakes on my stinky, and for a while now, on the front caliper, both pistons would push out, but not retract fully. I tried rebleeding them, brought it to the shop a few times but they have neglected the problem, and last night when adjusting them, the rod broke off the piston. Does anyone know of a solution to this besides sending the system back to hayes for a warrenty repair? thanks a lot



I thought I helped you out enough last night.......now I feel taken advantage of :(
Chi
12-31-03, 11:45 AM
lol

get used to it ;)