Changing Formula RX brake pads

[Mintman]

Hey guys,

 

I have a beginner question and it relates to a solution suggested by Hubbers on a similar forum:

 

One of the front caliper pistons is sticking out very slightly and making it impossible to slide the rotor in without serious drag. It's obviously a tight fit to begin with but I had no problem when changing my rear pads. It was tight but with fiddling I got it right.

 

Many have suggested letting a few drops of the mineral oil out to get the piston out of the way. Perhaps it was bled without a bleed block or something.

 

Anyway, just looking for a few steps to follow to be able to try this solution without screwing my brakes up or getting an air bubble in.

 

Thanks for your help!

[Balooba]

Hey guys,

 

I have a beginner question and it relates to a solution suggested by Hubbers on a similar forum:

 

One of the front caliper pistons is sticking out very slightly and making it impossible to slide the rotor in without serious drag. It's obviously a tight fit to begin with but I had no problem when changing my rear pads. It was tight but with fiddling I got it right.

 

Many have suggested letting a few drops of the mineral oil out to get the piston out of the way. Perhaps it was bled without a bleed block or something.

 

Anyway, just looking for a few steps to follow to be able to try this solution without screwing my brakes up or getting an air bubble in.

 

Thanks for your help!

 

I have a set of Avid Elixir on. Had to remove the rear pads on a race on Saturday. Disk was extremely hot and locked-up.

 

Afternoon washed the bike and could not get the disk to fit again. Was about to brake the the bloody things  when I went for the alain keys. Opened the brake calliper slowly to let out a few drops. Working nicely at the moment.

 

Will see in the long run.

[droo]

Bleed. The fluid absorbs water over time which increases the fluid volume, and will also make the brakes bind at high temperatures.

 

DOT brakes should be bled around once a year as a matter of course.