Hyrdaulic Brake Problem
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Hyrdaulic Brake Problem
Hey. I have Juicy Three's on my bike. The brakes are getting really sloppy, like they can hardly bring me to a stop. Then, in a day or two, they are almost too normal. Is this because it's almost zero, and then 16 above outside? Thanks, Tyler.
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This won't be an immediate fix either.. if there is a bit of oil on the pads then it will take time to burn off.
Last edited by electrik; 03-31-10 at 07:10 PM.
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you don't give a lot to go on but if braking is as sloppy as your intended post, replace your pads and clean your rotors, and before you ride , make sure your calipers aren't leaking brake fluid on your system
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No, I always keep it maxed out so the lever requires as little pull as possible. It's easy to check if it's loose, just try to rotate it both directions.
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Bleed them, if you see little black specs in the dot brake fluid, you need new o-rings. Also inspect the hose for leaks or if there are crushed sections of hose.
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