Brake bleeding ...... seriously?

[NotSoBigBen]

I have noticed that whenever the subject of brakes comes up there are so many comments about riders that bleed their own brakes. Even having their own bleed kits and stuff ....

 

I have only needed to have brakes bled when having hose lengths changed, one time a frame with internal brake routing and that's it. Otherwise I have brakes I have been using for more 6 years and never needed bleeding.

 

Am I just lucky or what other circumstances may need brakes to be bled, besides something obvious like a damaged hose?

[Bobbo_SA]

You don't bleed brakes because you change bikes or brakes before they need it, ;-)

[Helpmytrap]

I'd say you're just lucky. I've already had to bleed my set of 1 year old XT brakes, the rear brake was even replaced under warranty a few months back.

[Vetseun]

After initial bleeding, I have never needed to do it again. Seems to last.

[DIPSLICK]

Xo bleeding comes standard as a part of the sale,,,,,never ever had to bleed xt or xtr EVER

[Capricorn]

Xo bleeding comes standard as a part of the sale,,,,,never ever had to bleed xt or xtr EVER

 

what bollocks.

[Bobbo_SA]

Or you don't use Avids....

[Leonard]

So, I would assume you refer to my post on the question about which brakes.

Yes, I do bleed my XT brakes. Once a year I replace the fluid. Just because I like to do so and that is how I maintain my equipment.

Also had them built over on to a frame with internal routing, which meant I had to cut the brake hose and bleed them.

[NotSoBigBen]

So, I would assume you refer to my post on the question about which brakes.

Yes, I do bleed my XT brakes. Once a year I replace the fluid. Just because I like to do so and that is how I maintain my equipment.

Also had them built over on to a frame with internal routing, which meant I had to cut the brake hose and bleed them.

 

That thread amongst others and had to have the internal routing done on the frame LittleBen bought from you

[DIPSLICK]

 

 

what bollocks.

YOU RIGHT SORRY

[johannrissik]

I spent the whole afternoon trying to bleed my Avid BB7's, still won't come right. Any advice on which kit to use? (Apologies if this is off-topic)

 

edit: clarification

Edited September 9, 2013 by johannrissik

[NotSoBigBen]

I spent the whole afternoon trying to bleed my Avid BB7's, still won't come right. Any advice on which kit to use? (Apologies if this is off-topic)

 

edit: clarification

 

BB7 ..... Johan, are those not cable operated

[droo]

I spent the whole afternoon trying to bleed my Avid BB7's, still won't come right. Any advice on which kit to use? (Apologies if this is off-topic)

 

edit: clarification

 

Bleeding cables is a complex procedure involving spanners, beer, cable cutters, unobtanium and a vacuum cleaner. Best left to a qualified mechanic to avoid intense frustration and / or personal injury.