Weak brakes

[Ottocle]

I took my brake calipers off to give my bike a good clean. Upon replacing them, the brakes have become a lot weaker. Will they correct themselves after a little riding or do I need to bleed the brakes (fingers are crossed it's not the latter)?

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

If you removed the pads did each pad go back where it came from?
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[Andy_Pagin]

I'm assuming you didn't disconnect the hydraulics.

Did you put each pad back exactly where it came from?
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[Ottocle]

Had to use a clamp to push front brake pistons in but lost no fluid and put brakes back just as they were.

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Pull the lever in as hard as possible and cable tie.
Leave it overnight and see if that helps.
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[Val]

you have not used jet wash on the calipers do you?

I hope is something simple try to pump your brake handle
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[iooi]

What did you use to clean the calipers, disks & pads......
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