I-LUV-TRIALS Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 help my brake are crap, hs33- feels crap and the lever can be pulled back to the bar but it doesn't need bleeding you pull it in half way and it works perfect but then keeps goin to the bar. julie- the lever will come into the bar, you let go and pull it in again and it will only come to about 1 inch from the bar ????? please help me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarquin Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 I had that problem like a week ago. Bled it with water and now it works fine. Should have seen how much air was in there!!!And I believe the Julie is auto adjusting for pad wear? (Please correct someone if thats wrong)Anyways, bleed it, and you shouldnt have any more trouble.Tarq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdab. Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 If you say it doesnt need bleeding then just top it up from the leaver so then theres no air in it. It works for me If not then youll need another bleed and brakes feel loads better when there bled with water! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-LUV-TRIALS Posted September 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 is that di wate???ive bleed the brakes last night using monty oil but it still works like crap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Are you pads on the HS33 set up right?? I mean like close to the rim lol.Do you run a booster?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy d Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 (edited) Yeah, sounds from what you originally said like you might need a booster.I have had that problem - the brake locks up but if you squeeze you can pull the lever back much further. When that happened to me it was because the frame was flexing outwards. Booster keeps the frame together = no more squidgy lever syndrome.If that's what the problem is anyway.p.s. I don't know nuttin about Julies, sorry. Edited September 9, 2006 by Tommy d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Frame flexing? -You need a booster.Shit bleed? - Try again.Try cleaning out the whole system. - My mate showed me a good way to do it.With your bleed kit, screw in the pipe bit into the cylinder, and attach the other to a track pump (if you have one)Like that one.You may have to hold the pump in.Undo one of the bleed bolts, and simply pump it. Once all the oil's out, you should get all the crap out that builds up around the pistons. Just keep pumping it and top up the pipe with WD40 to help clean it out.Do this with both the cylinders.With the lever, undo the bleed bolt, spray some WD40 into it, and pump it out (pull the lever). Just do this a few times.Then build the brake up (Att ach hoses to the right places etc)And give it a nice bleed. Should feel nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-LUV-TRIALS Posted September 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 my pads are touching the rim and the lever still touches the bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee220 Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 (edited) my pads are touching the rim and the lever still touches the bar?well your brake nead a new bleed then, take it to a bike shop. same with your julie. Edited September 11, 2006 by lee220 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_kial Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Right does it feel spongy when you pull it into the bar? (Hs33) if so this could mean it is a shit bleed, or you need a booster because the frame is flexing or you could adjust it on the actual lever i think it is like a 2mm allen key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt! Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 water always make your break feel nice but, it where the seals out morw quicker or just turn the TPA! up a little bit so it soent pull into the bar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-LUV-TRIALS Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 i think the frame is flexing... and the tpa is broke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_kial Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 what Hs33 is it old or new ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsey Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Frame flexing? -You need a booster.Shit bleed? - Try again.Try cleaning out the whole system. - My mate showed me a good way to do it.With your bleed kit, screw in the pipe bit into the cylinder, and attach the other to a track pump (if you have one)Like that one.You may have to hold the pump in.Undo one of the bleed bolts, and simply pump it. Once all the oil's out, you should get all the crap out that builds up around the pistons. Just keep pumping it and top up the pipe with WD40 to help clean it out.Do this with both the cylinders.With the lever, undo the bleed bolt, spray some WD40 into it, and pump it out (pull the lever). Just do this a few times.Then build the brake up (Att ach hoses to the right places etc)And give it a nice bleed. Should feel nicer. i never thought of that one thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-LUV-TRIALS Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 what Hs33 is it old or new ones? new one there not as good i don't think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 my pads are touching the rim and the lever still touches the bar? When you bled it, did you have the TPA all the way out?When you set the brake up, have the TPA all the way out. Loosen the mount bolts so the cylinders are loose. Then get 2credit cards (or something thin) and put those inbetween the pads and the rim.Push the clinder against the credit cards while you do the bolts up. - Make sure the pad is flat on the rim.Do this on both sides.When you're done, your lever should come back to the bar, now just do up the TPA untill it's where you want it.If it's still at the bar, re-bleed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-LUV-TRIALS Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 When you bled it, did you have the TPA all the way out?When you set the brake up, have the TPA all the way out. Loosen the mount bolts so the cylinders are loose. Then get 2credit cards (or something thin) and put those inbetween the pads and the rim.Push the clinder against the credit cards while you do the bolts up. - Make sure the pad is flat on the rim.Do this on both sides.When you're done, your lever should come back to the bar, now just do up the TPA untill it's where you want it.If it's still at the bar, re-bleed it. the tpa is broken and doesnt work? read the comments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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