I recently changed my brake pads and somehow unscrewed a bolt which split the caliper and resulted in some brake fluid leaking out the seal.

Since then the brake hasnt been very resposive and barely works.

I have tried bleeding etc and canot seem to work it out.

I am told they shoiuld never be split.

Is there any way i can fix this or is it a new caliper job as expected?

If i need a new one any ideas on where i can get a cheap 2nd hand one or cheap new one?

Thanks

Of corse they can be split. I always split mine to clean/lube ect....

Did any fluid get on the pads? If so that would be a problem.

But anyway, split the caliper, and you will see a small o-ring. Check this for damage and possibly replace. Just make sure it is sat in the recess that it is intended to.

Definatly shouldnt need a new caliper....

max

Of corse they can be split. I always split mine to clean/lube ect....

Did any fluid get on the pads? If so that would be a problem.

But anyway, split the caliper, and you will see a small o-ring. Check this for damage and possibly replace. Just make sure it is sat in the recess that it is intended to.

Definatly shouldnt need a new caliper....

max

Just replaced the o-ring as the other one didnt seem particularly good but still nothing.

I am wondering if i am bleeding it correctly.

Do you know how to bleed these brakes?

At the moment i am doing it by unscrewing the valve holding down the brake pedal until a

consistant amount of brake fluid without air bubbles comes out and then tighten the valve back up.

Any help would be useful here as i am stuck and dont have a hugh knowledge of these bikes.

Thanks

Okay