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OT: Brainless Easy/Clean Shimano MTB Brake Bleed Kit?

 
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eric

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PostMon Jun 14, 21 8:37 am    OT: Brainless Easy/Clean Shimano MTB Brake Bleed Kit? Reply with quote

My last foray into bleeding my own Shimano mtb brakes 4 years ago with an on-line kit resulted in mineral oil everywhere but where it was supposed to go. The tube would not stay put on the nipple despite the pretty much worthless black plastic clamp, the funnel threads were delicate to the point of stripping after the third use etc.

Anyone have a recommendation in 2021?

Thanks,
Eric

I have some Tektro e-bike brakes along with Shimano now too, that I ultimately will want to bleed as well.

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tpcramer

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PostMon Jun 14, 21 2:56 pm     Reply with quote

Ask your friend Critter to handle it for you. He has all the cool tools.
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Wind Slither

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PostTue Jun 15, 21 7:56 am     Reply with quote

I'm no bike tech but I think each specific model can require different kits and tools. I looked into my bleeding my kid's Tektro and it was like brain surgery + rocket science.

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tinyE

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PostTue Jun 15, 21 10:50 am     Reply with quote

last year i figured out a super easy way to bleed my shimano hydros. I have a bike mount that is basically a 'U' clip on the wall for the front tire. It leaves the bike upright in a wheelie position with only the rear wheel on the ground, and it's locked into the wall, so the bike doesn't move.

then i unscrew the reservoir cap, which is upright in this position, and I pump the brakes a bit....this works the bubbles up to the top...make sure your reservoir is near full before doing this...you don't want to introduce air into the line. Also, make sure in this position that the tube is below the entry point from the reservoir (or find a front-wheel-elevated position that works for you).

I continue pumping the brake and adding a small amount of fluid until i don't see bubbles anymore. close it up, and test the brakes...if you did it right, you should be done.

it took me all of 5-10 minutes to do both brakes.

here is the clip I use to store my bikes, that also serves as my brake fluid fixer....little thing is awesome

https://hornit.com/collections/clug

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eric

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PostTue Jun 15, 21 5:47 pm     Reply with quote

Outstanding! Thanks. I’m definitely going to give this a go.

Eric

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Pete

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PostTue Jun 15, 21 5:49 pm    Shimano Reply with quote

Shimano brakes require their master cylinder funnel to screw into the lever to bleed properly. Here is a good video how the pros do it.

https://youtu.be/piWBVDh1pTE

Here is the bleed kit with the funnel

Bleed Kit for SHIMANO Hydraulic Brakes 60ml Mineral Oil Funnel Stopper Bleed Block 20ml Syringe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HPBMJFH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_022MEY7X6T514YWKDYE2

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tinyE

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PostWed Jun 16, 21 8:45 am    Re: Shimano Reply with quote

Pete wrote:
Shimano brakes require their master cylinder funnel to screw into the lever to bleed properly. Here is a good video how the pros do it.

https://youtu.be/piWBVDh1pTE

Here is the bleed kit with the funnel

Bleed Kit for SHIMANO Hydraulic Brakes 60ml Mineral Oil Funnel Stopper Bleed Block 20ml Syringe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HPBMJFH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_022MEY7X6T514YWKDYE2


this is a much better process, but he asked for dirt simple! Smile

also, in this video, the guy didn't mention to remove the brake pads before you start (at least I didn't hear him), and he was getting oil everywhere, which will ruin your pads if you don't remove them first.

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Pete

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PostWed Jun 16, 21 9:12 am    Re: Shimano Reply with quote

tinyE wrote:
Pete wrote:
Shimano brakes require their master cylinder funnel to screw into the lever to bleed properly. Here is a good video how the pros do it.

https://youtu.be/piWBVDh1pTE

Here is the bleed kit with the funnel

Bleed Kit for SHIMANO Hydraulic Brakes 60ml Mineral Oil Funnel Stopper Bleed Block 20ml Syringe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HPBMJFH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_022MEY7X6T514YWKDYE2


this is a much better process, but he asked for dirt simple! Smile

also, in this video, the guy didn't mention to remove the brake pads before you start (at least I didn't hear him), and he was getting oil everywhere, which will ruin your pads if you don't remove them first.


It is in there. It's a bit of a long video, maybe you skipped through that part. Wink

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eric

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PostWed Jun 16, 21 10:01 am     Reply with quote

Did a bleed with my buddy. It’s indeed simple but still working on not ending up with oil everywhere.

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shred_da_gorge

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PostWed Jun 16, 21 8:12 pm     Reply with quote

Crappy timing as I just saw this so was going to offer you my setup. I've done my road and gravel bikes with it and am just about to replace old crappy Avids on my MTB with Shimano M8000. That Clug setup looks like the call though! I use the chair dip bars in my garage but it doesn't hold the bike still.

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