Juicy 5 problems

What the h3ll are you talking about? If the pistons are pushed out too far and locking the brake, why would you add fluid? you would take some fluid out. It sounds like you need to have the system bled as well.

I haven't added fluid to the system. The calipers fill and lock up the brake. I have bled the sytem sevral taimes and with in a weak if sitting thay are frozen agen and you cant turn the wheels.

Had the same issue

One day the caliper was not dragging, then the next it was ok (not optimal but better) Then one day it totally locked up (could barely spin the wheel). So after reading the many related issues for the Juicy 5's I had the wifee in charge of the rear brake level as I slowly loosened the bleed nut on the rear caliper (This is soft metal so take you time so to not strip it). After loosening the nut, she would slowly squeeze the caliper and I would catch the fluid w/ a clean towel. I did this a couple of time until I acheive the desireable level feel.

So Far So Good!:skep: But I am watching to see if this issue arises again. I have only one ride on them after the adjustment - so we will see. Good Luck.

Ps - I obtained the most accurate and useful info from XSL_WiLL, so thanks man!

Dirtman said:

One day the caliper was not dragging, then the next it was ok (not optimal but better) Then one day it totally locked up (could barely spin the wheel). So after reading the many related issues for the Juicy 5's I had the wifee in charge of the rear brake level as I slowly loosened the bleed nut on the rear caliper (This is soft metal so take you time so to not strip it). After loosening the nut, she would slowly squeeze the caliper and I would catch the fluid w/ a clean towel. I did this a couple of time until I acheive the desireable level feel.

So Far So Good!:skep: But I am watching to see if this issue arises again. I have only one ride on them after the adjustment - so we will see. Good Luck.

Ps - I obtained the most accurate and useful info from XSL_WiLL, so thanks man!

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I have dun that 3 times now and eavry time its fine for the ride then i hang it up and next time i go to use it same thing.

Hmmmm

pulser said:

I have dun that 3 times now and eavry time its fine for the ride then i hang it up and next time i go to use it same thing.

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Have you Bled them yet? If not, you may have to pony up for the Bleed Kit and do that. from what I have read on the related forum threads, that seems to solve majority of the problems.

Oh, when you purchase them, were they pre-bled? Mine were, the front was cool but the rear - well, you know! :madman:

1. Not bled right.
2. Let some fluid out of the caliper. That's all that I can think of. It's probably fluid expansion that is pushing the pistons out.

My bike hangs up at the shop all the time, and I never have an issue with it.

XSL_WiLL said:

1. Not bled right.
2. Let some fluid out of the caliper. That's all that I can think of. It's probably fluid expansion that is pushing the pistons out.

My bike hangs up at the shop all the time, and I never have an issue with it.

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I will bled them agen. this time i hung it up by the back wheel. Im hopping if there is any air in the line it will go to the claiper.

http://www.sram.com/_media/techdocs/95-5310-588-000 Juicy English RevC pdf.pdf

bleeding starts on pg 17

How are you bleeding the brakes? Continually tap whichever part of the brake you are working on while drawing the vacuum.

same problem here

Installed the Brakes last night. Spent hours trying to align the rear caliper. Could not get it to rotate without drag. Front was no problem. Tried Dirtman's trick about loosing up the bolt at the caliper and gently squeazing the lever to remove excess fluid. Seems to have solved the problem. Did not take much reduction in fluid to fix the problem. Key word is gently. XSL_WILL has the best icon around...who the hell is that chick? :thumbsup:

These are very frustrating brakes. I have the bleed kit and I carefully follow the instructions EVERY time. I have to squeeze fluid out of the caliper to get it to turn freely. I'm going in for the kill today though...I'm going to take a lot more out than I usually do.

The next step is to replace the fluid with some goot DOT car stuff such as Motul. If I leave by Juicy 5 brakes in direct sunlight, the fluid expands and locks the brakes up. So before I hop back on the bike, I have to let it sit in the shade for like 5-7 minutes.

Take care,
Kevin