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eric
Since 13 Jan 2006
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 Mon Jun 14, 21 8:37 am OT: Brainless Easy/Clean Shimano MTB Brake Bleed Kit? |
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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
Since 26 Jul 2010
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| Mon Jun 14, 21 2:56 pm |
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Ask your friend Critter to handle it for you. He has all the cool tools.
critter
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Wind Slither
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| Tue Jun 15, 21 7:56 am |
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| 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
Since 21 Jan 2006
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| Tue Jun 15, 21 10:50 am |
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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
Since 13 Jan 2006
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| Tue Jun 15, 21 5:47 pm |
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Outstanding! Thanks. I’m definitely going to give this a go.
Eric |
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Pete
Since 29 Oct 2007
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
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| Wed Jun 16, 21 8:45 am Re: Shimano |
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this is a much better process, but he asked for dirt simple! 
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
Since 29 Oct 2007
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| Wed Jun 16, 21 9:12 am Re: Shimano |
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| tinyE wrote: |
this is a much better process, but he asked for dirt simple!
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.  |
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eric
Since 13 Jan 2006
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| Wed Jun 16, 21 10:01 am |
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| 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
Since 12 Nov 2008
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| Wed Jun 16, 21 8:12 pm |
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| 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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