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  • How much DOT 5.1 to bleed 4 brakes?
  • curiousyellow
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    Trying to figure out how many millilitres I’ll need to bleed 4 Avid and SRAM brakes. Any advice?

    Onzadog
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    4 bikes or two fronts two rears?

    Onzadog
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    If it’s 4 levers, 250ml should do it if you don’t go spraying it around.

    nickjb
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    If you buy it from a motor factors or Halfords I doubt you can buy a bottle that is too small.

    nbt
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    a 500ml bottle is a few quid from your local motor factors and should last for a dozen bleeds easily

    curiousyellow
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    Cheers. Was looking at the “bike specific” DOT fluid which seems pretty dear at £8 for 120ml. Wouldn’t mind paying for it because I can get it same day, but if it’s not enough then it would be money wasted.

    bigyinn
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    Bike specific DOT fluid = snake oil. Just use any standard DOT fluid (not 5 though)

    Onzadog
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    Also, don’t assume 5.1 is better than 4.

    My preference is Motul RBF600

    ajantom
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    Cheers. Was looking at the “bike specific” DOT fluid which seems pretty dear at £8 for 120ml. Wouldn’t mind paying for it because I can get it same day, but if it’s not enough then it would be money wasted.

    Brake fluid is brake fluid. Don’t buy bike specific stuff, as it’s a monumental rip off.
    – Work out what you want – i.e. 4 or 5.1.
    – Go to a local Halfords (or similar store).
    – Buy a 500ml bottle from the car section.
    – Bleed your brakes.
    – Relax happy in the knowledge you haven’t been ripped off!

    curiousyellow
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    SRAM Guides, so 5.1 or 4 I think.

    For sure, I agree the “bike specific” stuff is a rip off. The only saving grace is I can get it delivered to my house same day with Amazon and not have to make a trip. It’s pointless buying a litre of DOT fluid and throwing about 880ml if a 120ml bottle will do what I need it to. Hence trying to figure out how many mls I need! 😀

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