Ive had my bike 3 weeks now.
I've ridden it a lot.
Had 1 spill.
I have Avid 5 brakes.
I usually have a slow and steady breaking style with about 60-70% front brake and the rest rear.
Now I need I need to pull the rear brake lever all the way back to the handgrip to get a Full lock.
I'm guessing I need a bleed but so early?
Would a normal shop warranty cover this?
Should I invest in my own bleed kit?
What would cause a brake to need bleeding after only three weeks?
My little spill was two days before it developed the problem.
Ahhh!! The day the problem came up I was breaking a lot more than usual as I had to wait for my girlfriend to keep up. Maybe some subtle guilt placement would be in order and I could use the moment to tell her I want to buy $200 carbon handlebars amount other things.
Any help help/advice appreciated.
The brakes are considered a wear and tear item so most shops wouldnt cover this in a warranty.
i have experianced alot of avid brakes coming back for a bleed in a short period of timewhere i have
worked previously so its not that unusual. after they have had the first bleed they usually work
considerably better and wont need work for a while depending on how much you ride and if
your rough on the gear. they are not hard to bleed to maybe buy a kit and do it yourself to save $$$.
i dont use avid myself because i find them to be too spongy and would much perfer a shimano brake
instead man.