Does it make much difference what bleeding kit is used?
I've seen some Shimano specific ones, as well as some Universal kits, and I'm not sure which I should buy.
Greg, to bleed Shimano brakes you don't need a bleed kit at all (Shimano bleed kit is more than $80). I made mine with one metre of 4mm silicon tube from Mitre 10 and a large syringe from Super Cheap Auto (total cost $17). The hardest thing here is to get brake mineral oil at sensible prices (excludes all LBS), which I managed at a motor bike shop (Motorex brand).
Use these bits to bleed bottom up, what gives a much better result than Shimano's method.
If you're on the northern beaches, I can give you a hand.
You'll need to bring:
* a bottle of Shimano mineral brake oil,
* a barb and olive for each hose you want to shorten from your LBS, and
* the instruction sheet (so I can review it for any potential quirks - normally it's pretty straightforward).
Thanks hawkeye! I'll give it a go as soon as I get some free time and pick up some equipment (hopefully this week at some point).
If I have any issues, I'll be back!
BTW ... this is for Shimano XTR brakes. Thanks
Greg, to bleed Shimano brakes you don't need a bleed kit at all (Shimano bleed kit is more than $80). I made mine with one metre of 4mm silicon tube from Mitre 10 and a large syringe from Super Cheap Auto (total cost $17). The hardest thing here is to get brake mineral oil at sensible prices (excludes all LBS), which I managed at a motor bike shop (Motorex brand).
Use these bits to bleed bottom up, what gives a much better result than Shimano's method.
Cheers
I read through their process and it did seem overly complicated. Nice to know it doesn't have to be! Thanks.
I take it...bleed kits would be more sensible for other brands? (Avids?)
If you're on the northern beaches, I can give you a hand.
You'll need to bring:
* a bottle of Shimano mineral brake oil,
* a barb and olive for each hose you want to shorten from your LBS, and
* the instruction sheet (so I can review it for any potential quirks - normally it's pretty straightforward).
Thanks hawkeye! I'll give it a go as soon as I get some free time and pick up some equipment (hopefully this week at some point).
If I have any issues, I'll be back!
Greg
you may benefit....
from this!
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Video Tutorial on Bleeding Shimano Brakes.
I give the Avid Elixir one a quick perusal every few months when I bleed the Elixir's on my 2 bikes as a refresher.
Takes 5-10mins.