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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 10:42 PM
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Brake fluid is hydroscopic, it attracts water. Flush it out and use a new sealed bottle of fluid. Ensure your MC seals are good.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 03:03 AM
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MC seals?
 
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 04:46 AM
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 04:55 AM
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 07:51 AM
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Get it solved?
 
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 07:59 AM
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I think the MC seal is OK.
Probably I will replace the brake fluid today and I tel you if is solved.

Thanks for your help
 
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 05:02 PM
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Brake fluid replaced, left caliper released micro air bubbles in the bleed process...
But I don't have time to test it in the next days, Saturday is the day...
 
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 07:43 PM
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Good deal. I recommend that you also check that the front wheel is installed and centered in the calipers correctly. It's easy to get it wrong. Check out this video for a good procedure to reduce installation errors. Principles are the same on your bike.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2016 | 05:54 AM
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Excellent...
I will do the same next Saturday
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Old Sep 24, 2016 | 09:14 AM
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Apparently the problem is fixed.
I bleed the system with new dot 4 urbf fluid and did a little aggressive ride to test... I think is solved
Thanks for your help
 
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