Have questions or want to discuss cycling? Join Now or Sign In to participate in the BikeRide community.

New: Take Part in the Latest Giveaway coming soon


Clarks M2 lever lose?
#1
Hey guys, see the video link below. Trying to help my friend fit some hydraulic M2 brakes but having some problems!  Rear lever is wobbly.  Only my second time doing this but didn't have this problem on my bike Other lever is fine.  I've tried reinstalling the lever as per Clarks' website, but no joy. I've tried to bleed, but not sure that was sucessful, as same problem remains. Any ideas? Thanks all.

https://streamable.com/7qotst
MTB: Boardman MHT 8.9
Road: Ribble CGR Ti
  Reply
#2
Hello @ryokovv006 !
We have received replies from our members via Facebook:

Ray:
If the lever rattles loose, there is a small spring in the lever assembly that holds the lever against the main piston, which you can see when you push the lever out from the resting position. This spring might be broken or incorrectly installed on the lever that feels loose.

Gary:
The leaver pushes the master cylinder piston in on the first pull but it looks like the piston is sticking, due to the freeplay on the second pull.
  Reply
#3
(08-30-2021, 06:13 PM)Nicholas Wrote:  Ray: "If the lever rattles loose, there is a small spring in the lever assembly that holds the lever against the main piston, which you can see when you push the lever out from the resting position. This spring might be broken or incorrectly installed on the lever that feels loose."

Yes! It must be the spring
  Reply


Possibly Related Threads...
Thread
Author
Replies
Views
Last Post
 
2,524
03-08-2020, 02:34 PM
Last Post: G_M
 
34,802
08-28-2013, 11:05 AM
Last Post: sidmarx
 
12,754
09-15-2012, 10:37 PM
Last Post: RobAR
 
15,778
04-24-2011, 11:28 AM
Last Post: jnewk81
 
13,554
07-04-2010, 11:12 PM
Last Post: Bill
 
10,850
03-18-2010, 02:05 PM
Last Post: Surly LHT
 
10,686
05-26-2009, 03:24 PM
Last Post: Jordan300
 
8,502
05-16-2009, 01:27 AM
Last Post: bestia

Forum Jump:

[-]
10 Latest Posts
Cycling in the Wind
Today 12:40 AM
Specialized expedition in need of repair
Today 12:37 AM
What is your dream cycling destination?
04-24-2024 11:15 PM
1996 Cannondale Silkpath h300 upgrade
04-24-2024 09:11 PM
2010 Specialized Hardrock
04-23-2024 05:54 AM
QUINTANA ROO "KILO" 1999
04-22-2024 02:04 PM
How much do you bike per year?
04-22-2024 01:35 PM
Christmas presents for cycling
04-22-2024 01:31 PM
$10,000?
04-22-2024 01:26 PM
Do you have a four foot rule?
04-22-2024 01:12 PM

[-]
Join BikeRide on Strava
Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom

[-]
Top 5 Posters This Month
no avatar 1. Jesper
26 posts
no avatar 2. enkei
24 posts
no avatar 3. GirishH
14 posts
no avatar 4. meamoantonio
13 posts
no avatar 5. TrailJoe
12 posts