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Recommendations for a good universal mineral oil bleed kit

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I've already got a cheapo mineral oil bleed kit but I find it's fiddly and doesn't always seal well to the brakes/levers. The syringes are also stiff as they are just cheap plastic jobs. So although I can manage to bleed my brakes just fine I've got a garage full of bikes to do and from time to time I also have friends pop by with a beer or two and random brakes so what I'm really looking for is a universal set of reasonable quality with adapters for different brake manufacturers so there is no messing around with o-rings to try and get things to seal. I'm not looking for the cheapest thing around either but no need to pay for fancy names. Ideally a make that is likely to be around for a while so might have replacement parts if something brakes or a new part is needed

Does anyone have any recommendations? Park Tool have the BKM-1 but at a serious price so it would have to work very well to be worth it. I find Part Tools to be a little random in quality. There is also the Jagwire Elite Brake kit at a lot more sensible price without the fancy box but the adapters look more fiddly. Anything else out there or has anyone used either of these?

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Posted : 27/07/2022 6:58 pm
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I've had no issues with this https://amzn.eu/d/eYR3Ge 5">EZmtb Bleed Kit.

Did bin a few bits off as I use the reservoir and the bleed pot, the rest is in a box somewhere.


 
Posted : 27/07/2022 7:04 pm
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I’ve used the Jagwire basic kits for years. Replacement bits readily available. I’ve also got both Jagwire elite kits - arrived after I retired- on back order! I’ve used the mineral one once and dot not at all. Excellent quality and I think better than the Park version. I’m considering selling both as only do my own bikes now.


 
Posted : 27/07/2022 7:33 pm
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Excellent info thanks.  EZmtb looks good but I'm liking that spares are available for the Jagwire kit and it's easy to get.

Thanks both


 
Posted : 27/07/2022 10:23 pm
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Excellent info thanks.  EZmtb looks good but I'm liking that spares are available for the Jagwire kit and it's easy to get.

Thanks both

Edit:I don't recall posting that twice.  I think the gremlins are back


 
Posted : 27/07/2022 10:41 pm