Avid even redesigned the pad spreader blocks on the elixir. Ive avid elixir r on one bike and bb7 on another so have some experience. Mtb disc brake hose shortening and bleed manual sram. Avid elixir 1 front disc brake with left lever 160mm g2 rotor, 850mm hose. May 05, 2011 avid elixir brake levers however, use a specific locking system that may catch your everyday, non pedantic mechanics out. Post mount disc brakes, like the avid elixir cr, are incredibly easy to install and adjust. Sram issues technical bulletin regarding elixir disc brake issues. Thats why elixir 7 combines the proven precision and feel of the elixir line, bringing to the table many of the. In my experience the elixir 1s are a pile of wank, and i went through several sets of pads before i got fed up and bought m615s.
Depending on what country you are from and where you are living, it is entirely possible that your bike store will have the brake levers set up on the opposite side than you are used to. The discs arent rubbing, but the visual gap is much more narrow than the front lever which has a visible gap between the pad and rotor. I went from mechanical brakes to avid, and what a difference. We ride our bikes in the peloton, on the trails and down the mountains. Avid lever internals service kit elixir crr5 service. At 380g, these brakes are constructed from high efficiency materials that offer immense stopping power every time. Servicing sram components often requires advanced bicycle knowledge along with the use of special tools and fluids used for service. Below are 4 possible causes of your brakes rubbing, and what to do about it.
A few weeks ago, avid invited me to take part in the unveiling of their new 2012 elixir disc brake lineup, which includes the elixir 7 and elixir 9. Thats not an exclusive flaw with elixir 5s or avid brakes. Avid elixir 5 on sj fsr brake lever and piston question. Ive had a pair of these stoppers for three years, since they came stock on my glory, and despite what many people would expect, i have had zero issues. Qty 1 juicy 357code 5 lever blade black, qty 1 lever blade 2011 juicy 3.
The front caliper got really stuck once when i had the wheel off so the bike would fit in the back of my cramped and rackless vehicle. Delivery time 3 11 to working days to united states. What follows are my initial impressions gathered during two full days of riding in the mountains of northern california. Le novita 2012 rispondono al nome di elixir, declinati nelle sigle 7 e 9, impianti frenanti che mettono in congedo i precedenti elixir r e cr. Mar 02, 2015 probleme avid elixir 5 2014 jeanflajolet. Luckily, i found the exclusive distributor here in the philippines but am still very frustrated on their unconcerned insincere reply. These babies brake better than our carsso smooth so strong. View and download sram elixir 5 service manual online. Ive spent a lot of time adjusting avid elixir 5 brakes to stop rubbing. If brake fluid is leaking from any area of the brake lever assembly, there may be damage or wear and tear to the internal moving parts. Affordable bleed kit for avid weve arranged and compiled this bleed kit for all commonly used avid and sram brakes up until 2017 first hand compatibility. Avid elixir disc brake bleed procedure if you have questions about the installation or service of these or any sram components, please consult your local qua. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. Elixir 1 3 5 7 9 elixir cr r 2009 2011 models xx xx world cup models as of 2010.
The avid loosen the bolts then slam the brake on a few times to center everything may work on an perfectly machined brand new bike but in the real world a little more care is needed. Thats not an exclusive flaw with elixir 5 s or avid brakes. The caliper service kit from avid is made for elixir, xx, xx world cup and x0 calipers. Mar 15, 2011 a few weeks ago, avid invited me to take part in the unveiling of their new 2012 elixir disc brake lineup, which includes the elixir 7 and elixir 9. Place the screw in a safe place so it doesnt go walkabout. There is a recall on some avid brakes going around. Juicy ultimate, code, code 5, code r, elixir 1, elixir 3, elixir 5, elixir 7, elixir 9, elixir r, elixir cr, xo, xx, xx, world cup.
If you can figure out which of these applies to your situation, i can give you more detail on how to fix it. Just got myself a cracking new bike with avid elixir 5 brakes but am having difficulty in getting them adjusted. Elixir 5 offers the same ride quality as higherend elixirs, in a simpler package. Avid elixir 7 hydraulic rear disc brake caliper and rotor. We recommend that you have your avid brakes serviced by a qualified bicycle mechanic. To my surprise, i did not have to cut the lines, so opening the avid bleed kit at this point was unnecessary. Avid elixir 5 on sj fsr brake lever and piston question the discs arent rubbing, but the visual gap is much more narrow than the front lever which has a visible gap between the pad and rotor. So far the bulletin which was issued in january and this week was made public to dealers, is more of a heads up to dealers. When avid announced their elixir line was to replace my beloved juicys in 2009, i felt like that same sceptical rider so many years ago. Elixir 5 brake lever overhaul elixir 5 brake lever overhaul avid brake lever.
Pulling the 2011 elixir 3s from their box, i was smitten by the aesthetics. I have the avid elixir crs on my 1 month old ghost htx 9000 actinium. This causes hissing during bleeds, hissing during strong pulls of the lever, and keeps the brake from being bled correctly leaving it very spongy. Elixir 1 3 5 7 9 elixir cr r 2009 2011 models xx xx world cup models as of 2010 x0 models as of 2011 manufact. The brake levers are designed in a way so the clamp that holds the lever onto the handlebars should sit flush with the lever body on the top, while having a gap on the bottom. Aug 15, 2011 the avid loosen the bolts then slam the brake on a few times to center everything may work on an perfectly machined brand new bike but in the real world a little more care is needed. Buy lever internals service kit elixir crr5 at best price order avid service kits at bikediscount now. The pistons were pushed back with a screwdriver, but that hasnt fixed the problem. If its not up to snuff after you use it a couple times you can still bring it back. Make sure that all air is removed from the 12 full syringe and thread the bleed adaptor in to the caliper bleed port until finger right. The avid elixir 5 disc brakes include everything you need for a complete setup. Compared to elixir 1s they are absolutely incredible, and make much more expensive sets look overpriced.
Bench vise or 10 mm open end wrench oil pan isopropyl alcohol avid highperformance 5. Brake authority avid elixir rcr burly brake pads mec. Injecting new life into your hydraulic disc brakes is. Anyway,the problem is the rear caliper almost locks the rotor. Type mountain xc genderage men years 2012 range foxy. Avid elixir 5 hydraulic brakes adjustment cyclechat. Avid elixir 5 bleeding problem singletrack magazine. Use your torx t10 key to remove the bleed port screw from the caliper body or banjo bolt as shown on our elixir r model. Avid lever internals service kit elixir crr5 service kits. Ive got a pair of avid elivir 5 brakes that i bought from the classifieds, the front is fine but the rear had no power whatsoever. Find out the best prices, detailed photos and compare to s of other products.
How to bleed your sram guide and avid elixir disc brakes youtube. Uberbike components avid elixir 3, 5, 7, r, cr, sram xx, x0 kevlar compound replacement disc brake pads. For illustrative purposes the product is shown in another color or variation. Why did avid allow this clamp to be a separate system. Avid made sure you get the same feel as their topofthe line elixir 9 in the 7 featuring the same taperbore technology hs1 rotors and an allnew port system that makes these brakes easy. Avid elixir brake lever installation ride more bikes. Buy lever internals service kit elixir crr 5 at best price order avid service kits at bikediscount now. Servicing avid brakes requires knowledge of brakes components as well as the special tools and fluids used for service. There could be multiple things going on that may need to be fixed. Thank goodness those days are over and avid makes the elixir brakes. Shop for avid bike disc brakes at rei free shipping on all orders. Used brake fluid should be recycled or disposed of in accordance to local and federal regulations. How to bleed your avid elixir disc brakes duration.
Avid brake service we recommend that you have your avid brakes serviced by a qualified bicycle mechanic. Elixir 1 elixir 3 elixir 5 elixir via gt elixir 7 trail elixir 9 trail elixir cr mag elixir r elixir trail. We work closely with dealers to make sure they can answer your questions and service your sram components. If its not working out like you expected, you can return it. Description of avid brake lever servicekit for elixir 1 3 11. Featuring an ambidextrous mount system, versatility is abund. My bike has got avid elixir 5 sl fitted and there crap been bled by 2 dif shops and by my self 5 times in 10mth ever time they are great for about 2weeks. How to bleed avid brakes like a pro epic bleed solutions. Sram issues technical bulletin regarding elixir disc brake. Installation of the new avid elixir cr brakes was a breeze.
This servicekit is suited for one brake lever of avid elixir 1 3 disc brakes. Reviewed in the united states on september 29, 2015. If you have questions about the installation or service of these or any sram components. Jul 09, 2008 avid even redesigned the pad spreader blocks on the elixir. Ive read the manual and the only adjustment is the reach which i have maxed out but i am. Avid elixir 5 on sj fsr brake lever and piston question i just picked up a brand new 20 specialized stumpjumper fsr and the right rear brake lever doesnt have any play.
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