Originally Posted by
hhk25
I have a mountain bike with Avid Juicy 5 hydraulic brakes. The front brake has completely failed with the lever going right to the handlebar.
Replace the brakes, preferably with mineral oil hydraulic brakes IMO (i.e., Shimano, Tektro). Avid hydraulics were/are terrible. There are no hydraulic brakes marketed under the Avid brand anymore because of their well-earned, terrible reputation, only mechanicals.