How to make my Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic brakes more firm? I have a Specialized Carve Comp 2013, and the front brake is very squishy. The brake system is Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic disc brakes. I wanted to inquire if I need to buy a specific kit to firm up the brake lever, or if there is a simpler, less expensive solution. Please advise, thank you.
This can be down to a misaligned caliper.  Ideally when you apply the brake both brake pads should hit the rotor at the same time.  If you can see a visible deflection in the rotor when the brake is applied then you need to adjust the caliper position.  The loosen it off and apply the brake method rarely works for me, I get much better results lining everything up by eye.  Also remember the caliper will try and move as you tighten the bolts up!
If you still have a squishy feel when the caliper is aligned then a bleed is the next thing to try.