Disc Brake problem.

[paulh7830]

Hi all, i have a 2008 Specialized Rockhopper with discs on front and rear, the front one as pressure is applied brakes ok, then the handle slowly keeps depressing (but keeps braking ok). When it is released it goes back to the normal position, it almost seems like the hydraulic fluid may be leaking back inyo a resevoir of sorts, my knowledge of disc brakes is zero, any tips very welcome indeed.

Paul.

[giantAstax]

If you’re saying the brake lever is spongy you’ll probably need to bleed the brake. You may want to replace the fluid totally if its a year or more old too.

[paulh7830]

Yes it is similar to that effect, do you know any links (you tube etc) with tutorials as i havent done anything like it before.

Thanks Paul.

[Doogs]

If the bike is fitted with Avid Juicy 3’s then follow this video tutorial..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mg6NbIjmOM

[jgmu97]

Check out your break manufactorers website. That will usually have good in detail tutorials . Also , when you buy the bike , you get alot of manuals for every thing so might be there too.

[paulh7830]

Hi it is the Avid Juicy 3’s fitted so i will look at the link. Thanks alot.

Paul.

[Doogs]

I meant to say that the proceedure is the same for all Avid Juicy brakes, Juicy 7’s are being used in the video..

and look to epic bleed solutions for a bleed kit for your brakes 8) 8)

[20glen78]

Not sure about the 3’s but you may need to get a avid bleed kit as they come with a screw on the end of the syringe that ya need to bleed them dude

[Doogs]

Not sure about the 3’s but you may need to get a avid bleed kit as they come with a screw on the end of the syringe that ya need to bleed them dude

Epic bleed solutions sell the kits.. 8) 8)

http://www.epicbleedsolutions.com/products/bleed-kits/universal/

[20glen78]

Not sure about the 3’s but you may need to get a avid bleed kit as they come with a screw on the end of the syringe that ya need to bleed them dude

Epic bleed solutions sell the kits.. 8) 8)

http://www.epicbleedsolutions.com/products/bleed-kits/universal/

That’s the boys I was on about and a decent price for what ya getting a lot cheaper than the avid make defenitly worth buying when ya think a lbs will charge about £20

[paulh7830]

Thanks for the info, i have ordered a bleed kit, and the block thats used for spacing the discs when bleeding them, i will update the thread with the results when i get the kit and attempt the bleeding.

Cheers Paul.