forteh Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Well its finally happened, my 7 year old RB lever has started weeping on the piston Its not admitting air but each time I pull the lever it squeezes a touch more fluid past the o-ring and I need to wind the TPA in to compensate until the piston hits the bottom of its travel before the pads hold properly Anyone know of any off the shelf seals that can be used or sizes? Anyone used a lip seal as opposed an o-ring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOTTY___ Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Well its finally happened, my 7 year old RB lever has started weeping on the piston Its not admitting air but each time I pull the lever it squeezes a touch more fluid past the o-ring and I need to wind the TPA in to compensate until the piston hits the bottom of its travel before the pads hold properly Anyone know of any off the shelf seals that can be used or sizes? Anyone used a lip seal as opposed an o-ring?From what i can remeber the seals were always shite in the RB levers..From what i can also remeber, Heatsink were selling a large stock pile of replacement RB level seals.. long shot but worth a try.Dont hear to much on Rb these days, but gl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 From what i can remeber the seals were always shite in the RB levers..From what i can also remeber, Heatsink were selling a large stock pile of replacement RB level seals.. long shot but worth a try.Dont hear to much on Rb these days, but glI know they had a reputation for leaking, this one has been perfectly good up until recently, guess the o-ring has just worn out. Would be good if I can find a proper lip seal to fit it Will contact steve and see if he still has anything kicking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatsink Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Hi Ed,I found the RB seals! If anyone wants some to keep an RB alive, just pop me a self addressed Envelope to the address on the HeatsinkBikes website. Kind deed of the week complete Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOTTY___ Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Recon these will be a better replacement for the shitty seals in the echo levers?Im asuming they O-rings just go round the outside of the plastic bit that moves etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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