Wannabe Posted September 7, 2018 Share Save yourself some money and buy some SLX brakes. Away with you, satan..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted September 7, 2018 Share Away with you, satan..... I had Avid Ultimates and Juicy 7 on bikes.......gave up and replaced them with XT. My son had Juicy 3 on his bike.....gave up and replaced them with SLX. Always squealing but you get used to it. Always getting stuck. Always needing bleeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCA12 Posted September 7, 2018 Share As far as I know, those are Elixir pads. These are the Juicy pads. They clip in from below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted September 7, 2018 Share Mmmm, I have Elixers, Juicy's, X0's and Guides. Have not used the Juicy's for a while (sparing them for a commuter build), so I might have gotten things mixed up somehow.APOLOGIES!!! gummibear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted September 7, 2018 Share Mmmm, I have Elixers, Juicy's, X0's and Guides. Have not used the Juicy's for a while (sparing them for a commuter build), so I might have gotten things mixed up somehow.APOLOGIES!!!You have far much patience but the Guides are nice brakes. Wannabe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted September 7, 2018 Share Gummi, I sorted the squeeling out by going the Quaxar pad and rotor route, and by taking time to do the installation / setup meticulously. Only time they squeel for a very short period, is normally the first time I brake when going through water. My X0 brakeset has been in constant use for the last three years, no servicing done (needed) except for pads. The rear brake has started loosing some feel / bite lately, and upon inspection once I took them off, the one cylinder was a bit sticky. Cleaned it up, new pads, and it is good to go again. That is after quite a bit of mud riding. I have a friend on Xt's, and we know when he is approaching from behind, because of his squeeling brakes. So it is not just a Sram / Avid thing. It is how you set up your brakes, and bed your new pads in. Do it correctly, and you have no problems. gummibear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droo Posted September 7, 2018 Share Unscrew the compression fitting and see if you can push fluid from the caliper through the hose. If not, the compression nut is corroded and pinching the hose. Replace it, the hose barb and the olive, bleed again and you're done. If the fluid flows easily from the end of the hose, it's an issue with the lever.and you'll need a rebuild kit. Piernas Flacas and gummibear 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piernas Flacas Posted September 7, 2018 Share Mmm, No. It is also slipped in from the top, as per attached pic. http://oi54.tinypic.com/11ui0k3.jpgHuh? You can see that the pads are fitted from the bottom, where the rotor goes in. And... where's the nasty clip that keeps them in place at the top? It's missing in your photo. That's why you don't struggle to seat the pads Wannabe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piernas Flacas Posted September 7, 2018 Share Away with you, satan..... LOL... I've considered doing that. Fit SLX on my bike and transplant my Deore's to my girlfriend's bike and toss the Avids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted September 7, 2018 Share LOL... I've considered doing that. Fit SLX on my bike and transplant my Deore's to my girlfriend's bike and toss the Avids. If you want to donate them...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted September 7, 2018 Share Huh? You can see that the pads are fitted from the bottom, where the rotor goes in. And... where's the nasty clip that keeps them in place at the top? It's missing in your photo. That's why you don't struggle to seat the pads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piernas Flacas Posted September 7, 2018 Share Might be a bit much fluid in the system. Sometimes the lever procedure you described can end up doing that if you give to much pressure in the syringe. Try open the bleed screw in the lever and then push pads apart slightly. Just do so carefully so as not to let air into the system. Should help you problem. (Avid haters go find another thread, the OP just wants help, he didn't ask about Shimano) Initially I thought that was the problem, but is not. It's really the lever spring action more likely being hampered by the lever piston that doesn't move freely. I really made sure the bleed blocks where in place to prevent overfilling. But thanks for the suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piernas Flacas Posted September 7, 2018 Share If you want to donate them......I'll let you know! Wannabe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacBrand Posted September 7, 2018 Share Initially I thought that was the problem, but is not. It's really the lever spring action more likely being hampered by the lever piston that doesn't move freely. I really made sure the bleed blocks where in place to prevent overfilling. But thanks for the suggestion.Look on SRAM's web site under "old" maintenance manuals. They show the whole assembly, as well as part numbers. https://www.sram.com/service/avid/68 Piernas Flacas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piernas Flacas Posted September 7, 2018 Share Unscrew the compression fitting and see if you can push fluid from the caliper through the hose. If not, the compression nut is corroded and pinching the hose. Replace it, the hose barb and the olive, bleed again and you're done. If the fluid flows easily from the end of the hose, it's an issue with the lever.and you'll need a rebuild kit.Will try that! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piernas Flacas Posted September 7, 2018 Share Look on SRAM's web site under "old" maintenance manuals. They show the whole assembly, as well as part numbers. https://www.sram.com/service/avid/68Will take a look, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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