Forum menu
Topic starter
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
[url=
it[/url]
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