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My XT brakes have seen virtually no use in the past year and on inspection ahead of next weekends big bike bash they are badly in need of a bleed. When I fitted them I filled them top down using the tube and bag that they came with but they've always been a bit spongy. Will the £50 bleed kit on CRC help? Or can it be done "bottom up" with a syringe from the vet??
Posted : 15/08/2011 9:19 pm
I bleed mine like car brakes, no need for a syringe. Theres a good guide on youtube, will see if i can find it!
Posted : 15/08/2011 9:21 pm
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Posted : 15/08/2011 9:24 pm
I find air gets trapped in the caliper. Tapping it gently works, or I have had best results pumping the pistons out a bit then opening the bleed nipple and push the piston back in. Repeat several times. This is done using the top down method.
Posted : 15/08/2011 9:26 pm
