SRAM RED brakes leaking
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SRAM RED brakes leaking
First day in the 70s here in Wisconsin... I was ready to go out on the brand new bike and I realize there was some fluid on the hoods. I realized the brake lever was leaking... Likely brake fluid. The brakes worked, but you could hear "bubbles" when activating the brake. They are brand new (SRAM RED ETap)
So took it to the store.... The guy said he has never seen that and the drains for the brake fluid was tight. He said I was going to have to leave the bike and he was going to call SRAM on Monday. He had no new sets available to switch. So there goes the ride.
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Anyways, anyone has seen this before? The tech was quite surprised and is a big popular store so they fix a high amount of bikes.
So took it to the store.... The guy said he has never seen that and the drains for the brake fluid was tight. He said I was going to have to leave the bike and he was going to call SRAM on Monday. He had no new sets available to switch. So there goes the ride.
:-(
Anyways, anyone has seen this before? The tech was quite surprised and is a big popular store so they fix a high amount of bikes.
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So not leaking where the hose goes in? New lever I'd assume the first step is pull the hose, cut past the barb, install a new olive and replace. Usually new bike comes installed from the factory but it doesn't mean that every few thousand bikes someone doesn't do it wrong. Even new in the box my new levers are pre-installed in the lever just have to do the work myself at the brake and then bleed.
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I've seen all sorts of issues over the years but usually basic ones.
This one in particular I have seen on one unit I got new last fall for a customer. Bladder seal was folded under the reservoir cap. pull the cap and straighten out the bladder and tighten the cap down and no problems. It doesn't leak immediately because that bladder kind of swells a bit when in the presence of the DOT fluid. Usually develops the leak later. I keep the bladder/reservoir parts kit on hand just in case. Easy part kit to get from QBP (for the shop). Calling SRAM will result in a warranty and they will swap it but that's time and a lot of work.
This one in particular I have seen on one unit I got new last fall for a customer. Bladder seal was folded under the reservoir cap. pull the cap and straighten out the bladder and tighten the cap down and no problems. It doesn't leak immediately because that bladder kind of swells a bit when in the presence of the DOT fluid. Usually develops the leak later. I keep the bladder/reservoir parts kit on hand just in case. Easy part kit to get from QBP (for the shop). Calling SRAM will result in a warranty and they will swap it but that's time and a lot of work.
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I actually just purchased a bike with SRAM components.
https://www.bikebling.com/Intense-Sn...ipertr-fnd.htm
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This doesn't really help the OP. I don't understand why every SRAM-related thread needs to have some editorializing from people that don't like SRAM. We get it already. DaveSSS will chime in soon with his boiler plate 2 Choruses for 1 SRAM AXS comment.
It does sound like an assembly error. Seems like Psimet2001 has a pretty good idea.
It does sound like an assembly error. Seems like Psimet2001 has a pretty good idea.
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This doesn't really help the OP. I don't understand why every SRAM-related thread needs to have some editorializing from people that don't like SRAM. We get it already. DaveSSS will chime in soon with his boiler plate 2 Choruses for 1 SRAM AXS comment.
It does sound like an assembly error. Seems like Psimet2001 has a pretty good idea.
It does sound like an assembly error. Seems like Psimet2001 has a pretty good idea.
"I rail on SRAM all the time, but this sounds like a problem caused by a mechanic or factory assembly worker"
Then some butt-hurt fanboy needed to chime in.
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Maybe if you toned down the snark about 10 dB? Looking back at the few SRAM-related threads I started, there you were right near the beginning to offer some mean-spirited commentary. It gets old. I'm not a SRAM fanboy. I could probably be happy on any manufacturer's drivetrain, for the most part. Try to remember that we all love cycling and are coming here with sincere questions/concerns/issues/comments.
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Maybe if you toned down the snark about 10 dB? Looking back at the few SRAM-related threads I started, there you were right near the beginning to offer some mean-spirited commentary. It gets old. I'm not a SRAM fanboy. I could probably be happy on any manufacturer's drivetrain, for the most part. Try to remember that we all love cycling and are coming here with sincere questions/concerns/issues/comments.
Letting members of the forum believe that SRAM makes quality road components, would be doing a disservice to them.
Investigate the forum ignore feature if you don't want to hear facts.
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You seem to be confused between fact and opinion.
I've ridden Sram Rival, Rival CX1 HRD, Red 22 and Red eTap for over 40,000 miles and never had any problems with shifting, drivetrain or brakes.
So in my OPINION you are wrong. Feel free to disagree, but your OPINION is not a FACT.
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Sram road components, and especially their hydraulic brakes, are garbage. If they improve in quality, I'll change my tune.
Letting members of the forum believe that SRAM makes quality road components, would be doing a disservice to them.
Investigate the forum ignore feature if you don't want to hear facts.
Letting members of the forum believe that SRAM makes quality road components, would be doing a disservice to them.
Investigate the forum ignore feature if you don't want to hear facts.
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I have ridden both camps and I like SRAM best. I have a mix of non-wireless of course Force and Red. I am old school I guess. Ridden Shimano 105 and Ultegra and liked it.....SRAM to me is just a tad better for my way.
To each their own.
To each their own.
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There is no single bike that does everything, so we can't assume there's a drivetrain that does everything. There's certainly a place for 1x but it's not for everyone.
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