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Sram Level TLM Lever sticking!!??

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flag gschultz
Posted: Jun 12, 2017 at 16:18 Quote
Has anyone else partaken in the "sticky lever" syndrome on their sram level brakes? I found a lot of forum posts about the guides but not so much with the levels.

I've only had the the Level TLM for about a month and I can't decide if it simply needs to be bled (which still sucks if so), or if it is undergoing a problem similar to that of the guides. It seems as though the brake is fine in cooler temperatures or if you don't smash the brake (its my rear brake) for an extended period.

Never had a problem like this before, thinking about turning it over to the LBS pretty soon.
flag TrailWerksCyclery
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Posted: Jun 13, 2017 at 8:43 Quote
Take it to your LBS for a look-see. All SRAM warranty stuff happens through bike shops. You probably need new lever assemblies which SRAM will provide your local shop for free. Expect to pay for install as SRAM generally does not reimburse shops for dealing with warranty issues.

mk
flag xblitzkriegx
Posted: Jun 14, 2017 at 20:27 Quote
If the brake lever stays engaged then it's a warranty issue. ALL newer Sram brakes have this issue. You lose all clearance between the pad and the disc because the piston swells and gets stuck in the bore.

My DB5s locked up so hard that I couldn't move the bike unless I was pedaling.

Instead of wasting my time on a warranty return, I bought XTs instead. I've seen on multiple forums now where the replacement levers are no better. Maybe if the XTs ever wear out, I'll try Sram again. So like 2027 or something...
flag basalt
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Posted: Jun 15, 2017 at 10:37 Quote
i went xt for the same reason, and I like the feel too. Guide is mushy feeling at its best and i wasted 4 hrs trying to fix it. Then did two rides with my brake dragging so bad that rear tire would skid when cornering or getting forward on the bike. Started out fine then once it warmed up it would stick. come on sram don't make it so hard to remedy.
flag loam2home
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Posted: Jun 15, 2017 at 10:50 Quote
known issue. Happens more in the heat but it's a shame that riders have to be guinea pigs for SRAM:

link

It's actually the piston assembly causing the issue but the new warranty ones are good
flag rider-29
Posted: May 1, 2018 at 17:17 Quote
gschultz wrote:
Has anyone else partaken in the "sticky lever" syndrome on their sram level brakes? I found a lot of forum posts about the guides but not so much with the levels.

I've only had the the Level TLM for about a month and I can't decide if it simply needs to be bled (which still sucks if so), or if it is undergoing a problem similar to that of the guides. It seems as though the brake is fine in cooler temperatures or if you don't smash the brake (its my rear brake) for an extended period.

Never had a problem like this before, thinking about turning it over to the LBS pretty soon.

Yes of course, just dealing with the issue on Level TLM.. .ridiculous... just had guide brakes swapped under warranty on 2017 bike and now a week later dealing with identical issue on another bike from 2017 - Trek Top Fuel... exactly same issue, it cannot be mistaken for "needs to be bled".... these levels are downright dangerous and someone should sue them for not issuing recall !!!
flag OrangePatriotUSA
Posted: May 5, 2018 at 16:41 Quote
Same problems with my TLMs. I had the rear replaced under warranty, and now the front is going bad. I'll get that one repaired and if I have any more problems I'll see if I can get a deal on Hopes
flag fueltrek
Posted: Sep 26, 2020 at 6:44 Quote
I had same sticking problem with Scram , switched to tried and true Shimano XT , I've used Shimano brakes on all my bikes and Scram drive train. I just purchased new bike with Scram brakes , I heard they have improved , we will see ! JC
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