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[Closed] hayes hfx 9 problem !! help me please!

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i bought a set of hayes hfx 9 off here the other week and they have been fine apart from the front brake dragging a bit.

i thought it might have been to much fluid in the lever so earlier i took the ca off the reservoir and let a little fluid out.

when i first ut the cap back on the brake felt fine , but as i kept pressing the lever it got spongier and spongier tothe point wer now it comes right back to the bars and does nothing??

have i broke it or can it be fixed??

help as im off to wales on saturday and need a front brake.


 
Posted : 20/07/2009 7:52 pm
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it sounds like it just needs bleeding, i'm sure there are tutorials on the web to tell you the best way or failing that the hayes manuals, thats how i bled mine first time round.
just need to get yourself a bleed kit, or google for a diy hfx 9 bleed kit


 
Posted : 20/07/2009 8:18 pm
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wot the said, they aren't to hard to bleed at all.


 
Posted : 20/07/2009 8:38 pm
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http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=206276 😆


 
Posted : 20/07/2009 8:41 pm
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cool link!! will give that a go

cheers

steve


 
Posted : 20/07/2009 8:42 pm
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Just be patient with the bleeding and dont forget to squeeze the syringe while pumping the lever to make sure all the air is out.


 
Posted : 20/07/2009 8:49 pm

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