Avid Elixr R proble...
 

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[Closed] Avid Elixr R problem

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Can someone please tell me why, after the bike has been standing idle for a day or so, there's no pressure in the front brake lever. It pulls right back to the handlebars. To restore pressure I have to give the lever about 20 quick flicks and then it seems ok... until the next time I come to ride it. The rear brake is ok.


 
Posted : 21/04/2013 7:00 pm
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Do you store it hanging from the front wheel?


 
Posted : 21/04/2013 8:17 pm
 Bazz
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Needs bleeding, one of my Avids did a similar thing, if left or if i turned the bike upside down, one bleed and the problem disappeared.


 
Posted : 21/04/2013 8:19 pm
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Cheers guys. It's stored upright (wheels on floor). I'll get the thing bled and hopefully that'll do the trick - like it did for Bazz.


 
Posted : 21/04/2013 9:45 pm

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