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Shimano Zee lever feels wooden !!

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After riding in sub zero temperatures within the ride the lever wouldn’t compress, now after a bleed and new pads the lever feels wooden and loses power on descents. Is the lever damaged ie seals , cheers


 
Posted : 21/01/2024 7:31 pm
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Initially feels sticky and then the brake lacks power and throw on the lever


 
Posted : 21/01/2024 10:14 pm
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Freezing temperatures will solidify any water in them into ice, make oil more viscous and rubber seals stiffer. It's possible that the conditions have precipitated a failure from a pre-existing 'on the way out' worn condition. It could also be a bad bleed, or a combination of both.

My Zee levers fail as you describe when they're done, pretty much irrespective of conditions.


 
Posted : 22/01/2024 9:25 am