Complaints usually centre around the over complicated bleed procedure which isnt really all that complicated. Avid rolled out a selection of new brakes for the media. If you can figure out which of these applies to your situation, i can give you more detail on how to fix it. We recommend that you have your avid brakes serviced by a qualified bicycle mechanic.
Only thing thats not clear is that you need to set the venting clearance after you finish the job and install the pads, before you reinstall the wheels. There is a recall on some avid brakes going around. Post mount disc brakes, like the avid elixir cr, are incredibly easy to install and adjust. There have also been some notable external changes to the new elixirs as well. Conduct hydraulic disc brakes body post disc mount version wo rotor. Decent modulation and stopping power far from exceptional cons. Im having a problem with the front brake binding, i. For the latest technical information, please visit our website at. Information contained in this publication is subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Doing so sets the lever throw to the correct position. New elixir 9 and elixir 7 brakes were available for ride tests, but elixir 5, elixir 3 and elixir 1 brakes were on display only. Hit more to see what measures sram and avid are taking to fix the issue to help combat the unwanted vibrations and concerns of excessive pad wear, avid has introduced a revised rotor for the affected brakes and or framebrake combinations. We ride our bikes in the peloton, on the trails and down the mountains. It features taperbore technology, toolfree reach adjustment, power. At kona we know there are those nut jobs out there who still like to climb before they huck. Avid disc brakes use a unique alignment system called trialign caliper. View and download giant trance x1 datasheet online. How to bleed avid or sram disc brakes essential mountain bike. Well show you how to bleed your avid disc brakes with our easy, stepbystep guide. The avid elixir 5 disc brakes include everything you need for a complete setup.
Its a bit tedious the first time you do it, but if you follow avid s procedures go to sram site and download the service manual, its straightforward. Dec 21, 2010 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. There could be multiple things going on that may need to be fixed. With all the durability of a park bike, joined with the spec to go to the top thanks to a dual front chain ring with an ethirteen heim2 chain guide, rest assured you can go big both ways. I went from mechanical brakes to avid, and what a difference.
New for 2011, a lower bottom bracket, longer top tube, avid elixir 5 brakes, and an adjustable fox talas fork with lock out. 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. Aug 14, 20 how to bleed your sram guide and avid elixir disc brakes duration. Rear brake custom avid elixir r sl, hydraulic disc, reach adjust, alloy backed semimetallic pads, stainless hardware, g3 clean sweep rotor, sm. The elixir 3 isthe perfect blend of power, performance and value. Mar 15, 2011 published on mar 15, 2011 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 qualified. Frame material kona race light scandium butted 100 160mm travel. Avid juicy ultimate 7 hydraulic perfect brakes discs and. This years stinky tl is a repurposed version of our legendary freeride bike designed for such multiculturalism. With features that let you customize your ride, like toolfree contact point.
How to bleed avid brakes like a pro epic bleed solutions. How to bleed avid brakes like a pro weve all read the horror stories on the forums about how impossible it is to get a decent bleed on a set of avid brakes. How to bleed your sram guide and avid elixir disc brakes duration. The brake that fits right in with the sram x9 family. Henrys disc brake hacks mountain bike brake set up tips duration. Avid elixir cr r 5 lever internals kit its whats on the inside that counts much like all your moving parts youll eventually need to replace the internals of your brake levers. We sell the entire range of brake pads and brake discs from ebc brakes for the avid juicy ultimate 7 hydraulic.
Am i overlooking something or could another manual cover this model. Jan 28, 2010 the entrylevel elixir 5 disc brake delivers decent, reliable braking and a great lever feel at a reasonable price. Sram issues technical bulletin regarding elixir disc brake. Been through the park tools manual, done the bit about pushing the. Were proud to be the company that invented this feature before people even knew how much they needed it. Avid elixir brake levers however, use a specific locking system that may catch your everyday, non pedantic mechanics out. Bleed manual mtb disc brake hose shortening and bleed. Avids hydraulic brakes are favorites for many riders, but theyve always been tricky to get a topnotch bleed out of them. Giant lafree twist 2002 motorized bicycle owners manual 148 pages bicycle giant twist manual 19 pages. Avid elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes gravity motox megaexo crankset specialized butcher sx tires. May 05, 2011 avid elixir brake levers however, use a specific locking system that may catch your everyday, non pedantic mechanics out. The avid elixir crr5 lever internals kit is designed to work with the 2009 to 2014 elixir crr54.
The avid elixir 9 trail brake is a powerful stopper thats simple to setup and has loads of modulation. Avid elixir 5 disc brake 2014 lowest prices and free shipping available from ambidextrous adjustment reach. 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. Sep 14, 2010 avid elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes gravity motox megaexo crankset specialized butcher sx tires. 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. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. Avid elixir cr carbon x9 greyblack 2011 chain reaction. Custom avid elixir 3 r sl hydraulic disc brakes and juicy 3 levers with g3 clean sweep rotors and alloybacked organic pads for maximum stopping power. Avid elixir cr carbon x9 greyblack 2011 technologies. Avids brake lineup spans the gamut of uses, from their crosscountry intended xx brakes, to the. With features like modulationenhancing taperbore technology, powerful twopiece caliper design and easy access tooled reach adjust, this brake offers the best power and control in its class. The brake lineup is also a bit fragmented right now. The c in cr doesnt actually stand for control, but it might as well.
In 6 months ive worn through the stock pads and needed them bled already. Avid elixir brake lever installation ride more bikes. The avid technical manual assumes you are performing a complete overhaul of the entire braking system and separates brake service into four main service categories. The entrylevel elixir 5 disc brake delivers decent, reliable braking and a great lever feel at a reasonable price. Find download and registration information, learn how to get started fast with tutorials or browse additional resources and information from both avid and our user communities. In this video we show you how to bleed a set of avid guide brakes, most brakes come with instructions and guides are usually available from. Rear brake lever custom avid elixir r sl hydraulic, toolless reach adj. Responsive, yet stable rockshox recon gold tk airsprung fork with 120mm of travel uses external adjustable rebound, turn key damping, and lockout for finetuned bump performance.
Bicycles stack exchange is a question and answer site for people who build and repair bicycles, people who train cycling, or commute on bicycles. The service bulletin covers all currently available models of the elixir brake. Elixir 9 elixir 7 elixir 5 code code r user manual. With our unique taperbore technology and optional carbon blade, the cr is lighter and more powerful than ever. Cross country, dirt jump slopestyle, downhill, freeride bike park, trail lever material. Custom avid elixir cr sl hydraulic, toolless reach and pad contact adj. Withthe same excellent performance as its big brotherthe elixir cr, the elixir 3 is a less expensive version with a little added weight. 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. Its this passion and participation that leads to many of the innovations seen in our products. This causes hissing during bleeds, hissing during strong pulls of the lever, and keeps the brake from being bled correctly leaving it very spongy. And yes, you read between the lines correctly juicy is done. With regular use things will begin to wear out over the years. Custom avid elixir r sl, hydraulic disc, toolless reach adjust, alloy backed semimetallic pads, stainless hardware, g3 clean sweep rotor, sm.
Front brake lever custom avid elixir r sl hydraulic, toolless reach adj. Pure, simple performance is what you can expect with the elixir r. Drivetrain and brakes front brake custom avid elixir r sl, hydraulic disc, toolless reach adjust, alloy backed semimetallic pads, stainless hardware, g3 clean sweep rotor, 160mm rear brake custom avid elixir r sl, hydraulic disc, toolless reach adjust, alloy backed semimetallic pads, stainless hardware, g3 clean sweep rotor, sm. We have 1 sram elixir 5 manual available for free pdf download. Avid elixir r service manual does a servicetechnicaluser manual exist for the elixir r brake.
Contact point adjustment allows you customize the point in the levers throw where the brake actually engages. The elixir 3 featurestaperboretechnology found inthe more expensive brakes offered by avid. Now that installation is complete and the first of many rides are doneit is time for an update on the avid elixir cr hydraulic disc brakes. Published on mar 15, 2011 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 qualified. 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. To my surprise, i did not have to cut the lines, so opening the avid bleed kit at this point was unnecessary.
Ive spent a lot of time adjusting avid elixir 5 brakes to stop rubbing. Featuring an ambidextrous mount system, versatility is abund. Rear brake custom avid elixir r sl, hydraulic disc, toolless reach adjust, alloy backed semimetallic pads, stainless hardware, g3 clean sweep rotor, sm. Elixir 5 offers the same ride quality as higherend elixirs, in a simpler package. Installation of the new avid elixir cr brakes was a breeze. Disc caliper brakes slow the bike by converting the speed and energy of the bicycle into heat. The manual says they are selfadjusting but a shop told me you can adjust them slightly by loosening the rear caliper from the frame, squeezing the brake pedal gently, and.
At 380g, these brakes are constructed from high efficiency materials that offer immense stopping power every time. Relevance relevance price low to high price high to low alphabetically. I bought two of these kits and the avid pro bleed kit, and an additional bottle of dot 5. Pulling the 2011 elixir 3s from their box, i was smitten by the aesthetics. Need help with media composerour video making software. Avid brakes requires knowledge of brakes components as well as the special tools and fluids used for service.