Re: brake lever excessive travel

[Jim Gillespie <jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Paul Master <masterps@xxxxxxxx> writes:

> Hi Jim,
> What procedure are you using to clean the pistons?

    Remove the calipers from the bike, clean the visible part of all
pistons with brake cleaner and an old toothbrush, then pump the pistons
out about a centimeter, one at a time, and clean the exposed part.  Push 
the pistons back in and replace on the bike.  Don't forget to put the
pads back in ;-)

> I have noticed lately more mushiness. I can pump the front brake and
> get quite a bit less mush, which returns in a minute at the most. I
> was thinking this is air in the system.

    This sounds like a different problem to mine - air in the system or
maybe old fluid?

    Best of luck,

                Jim
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