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I'm getting too much travel on the lever on the front brake
Tried bleeding it according to the formula instructions and a bit of air came out, but it didn't make much difference to the brake
Has anyone tried any other methods?
Maybe the avid method of bleeding?
I ended up removing the wheel, pumping the brake a couple of times (to move the pads inwards) and then replacing the wheel. Just don't pump them too much or you won't get the wheel back in.
It's a real bodge job IMO, but the brakes don't seem to adjust to pad wear very well (especially if it's been a wet ride) so you'l gradually get more and more lever throw as the pads wear. This is the only way round it that I know of.
HTH
Ben
Thinking about it.....I seem to recall that this method is actually detailed in the operating instructions from the manufacturers!
Ben
so for every set of pads they need bleeding 2 or 3 times? 😯
I don't do that though, I just do the bodge as described by Blob and then replace the pads when they are 3/4s worn.
[url= http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/bleeding-brakes-how-to-an-idiots-guide ]Mr Nutt's guide is what you are seeking[/url]
ahh, I misunderstood, I thought he was saying pump the brake then bleed them when the pistons had moved
and thanks wally