My rear XT brake felt weak and unresponsive and I could pull the lever all the way in, like they needed a bleed, so I bled them but they felt almost the same (maybe just slightly better) - did it again really carefully and there was a slight improvement but it still feels too soft with not a lot of resistance compared to front and I can pull the lever all the way in still - I can still ride since I use mostly front, but it feels awkward and I am wondering what is going on.
I have bled these brakes many times successfully using this method which does not use the syringe (since I don't have the Shimano syringe):
But after 2 bleeds w/ this method, still not working right. I was thinking that maybe this method w/out the syringe works to point, but maybe there comes a point where you absolutely need the syringe to push out all the air (maybe air is stuck in a spot really close to the lever?). Or is likely that there may be something else wrong w/ my brakes?
thanks for your advice!
I have bled these brakes many times successfully using this method which does not use the syringe (since I don't have the Shimano syringe):
But after 2 bleeds w/ this method, still not working right. I was thinking that maybe this method w/out the syringe works to point, but maybe there comes a point where you absolutely need the syringe to push out all the air (maybe air is stuck in a spot really close to the lever?). Or is likely that there may be something else wrong w/ my brakes?
thanks for your advice!