First time SRAM brake user, not a huge fan of the system as I've used Shimano all my life. I replaced both front and rear pads on my G2 system, centered the pads to the rotors, but there is a good amount of drag on both ends. The wheels can barely spin freely. I removed the bleed screws thinking there maybe too much back pressure build up from the new pads, but no go. Any thoughts/suggestions appreciated.
SRAM G2 new pads...oh boy what gives?
netaron
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First time SRAM brake user, not a huge fan of the system as I've used Shimano all my life. I replaced both front and rear pads on my G2 system, centered the pads to the rotors, but there is a good amount of drag on both ends. The wheels can barely spin freely. I removed the bleed screws thinking there maybe too much back pressure build up from the new pads, but no go. Any thoughts/suggestions appreciated.
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Was there enough room with the pistons fully retracted for the rotors to spin with the new pads?
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Retract the pads?
Great question; I always clean my motorbike calipers when switching pads and check travel, why should this be different lol.
Regardless, just checked the rear, the 2 left pistons were not retracted all the way flush to the caliper housing. After I cleaned them a bit, it took quite a bit of force with my nylon tool the get them flush. The problem seems to have been fixed, but now it feels like I need a bleed. I guess I need to invest in the SRAM bleeder tools.
Thank you!
For some reason, the rear required bleeding; SRAM G2 with no bleed port?! So I just bled the lever end if you can call it that. Pushed and pulled the syringe to remove as much air as possible. Finally got it to a decent feel. I assume when new, they just fill the line with fluid, connect it to the caliper and bleed the way I just did?? Interesting system (PITA).
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SRAM G2 uses their "bleeding edge" connection on the caliper end. Very nice, clean system actually.
Got it, thank you! It was hiding on the inner side of the caliper with a black cover.
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