avid alixir5 problems

[Johnny 55]

I bought a 2nd hand bike a week ago, found out today I have to buy 2 sealkits fir callipers. Is this a good brake system, I hear lots.of people have problems with theirs. Can I maybe contact sram about this even though its 2nd hand.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Brilliant brakes when working. Needs a little more TLC than others but performance is excellent

[porqui]

Have never had problems with mine and they work great.

Who told you that you need to replace the caliper seals - can you see the fluid leaking?

[Johnny 55]

the back brake caliper only.pushes out 1 piston, the other one is stuck & does not move. When I pulled the brake lever with pads removed the 1 piston came out slowly with liquid also coming out of that hole.

[Johnny 55]

im sure they will be fine once theyve had a overhaul. the bike I bought also didnt ride for a while before I bought it.

[porqui]

At least you can service Elixers

Here you go.

https://www.sram.com/sites/default/files/techdocs/elixir_5_service_manual_rev_b.pdf

[Johnny 55]

thank you. their gonna rock once fixed.

[Johnny 55]

thanks for the manual porqui.

[porqui]

Before you buy new seals clean the piston and the seal on both sides and re-fit (don't buy new) and bleed brakes. Before you put the seals in just wipe them with fluid they should still be okay. Make sure to use the correct fluid. The proper bleed kit makes a HUGE difference but you can jimmy one. Google is your friend. NB clean the fluid off any paint work.

[JXV]

I bought a 2nd hand bike a week ago, found out today I have to buy 2 sealkits fir callipers. Is this a good brake system, I hear lots.of people have problems with theirs. Can I maybe contact sram about this even though its 2nd hand.

For the cost of 2 lever seal kits, caliper seal kits and 2 lever kits (if the pivots and links are worn) it may cost only a little more to buy a complete new brakeset. Check prices carefully.

 

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[Johnny 55]

I already ordered the seal kits,im sure I will be able to put it in but when it comes to bleeding I suck with that. Taking the bike in for the.professionals to do it on tuesday. thanks for advice guys.