Wannabe Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 I have a set of Juicy Three's available. Recently serviced, fairly new pads, works like a charm.They are my backups for my future single speed build, but willing to let them go to a loving home where they will be cared for!!
Raydek Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 Couldn't be better timing for this thread.. I am needing to bleed my Elixir 1's soon. I have successfully bled my Reverb dropper, in terms of difficulty how does bleeding the brakes compare? And, from what I can tell the fittings from the dropper kit will fit the brakes as well, just need new syringes to prevent contamination of fluids?
droo Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 Whats the going rate on a set of Elixir 5 replacement bladder seals? Tried bleeding mine yesterday, and it's pulling air through the lever seals! Those irrigation barbs and a syringe work fine to bleed Avids, but not as simple and hassle free as the proper Avid bleed kit. Placing an order today, will PM you when I get the latest price.
droo Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 Couldn't be better timing for this thread.. I am needing to bleed my Elixir 1's soon. I have successfully bled my Reverb dropper, in terms of difficulty how does bleeding the brakes compare? And, from what I can tell the fittings from the dropper kit will fit the brakes as well, just need new syringes to prevent contamination of fluids? If you bled the entire post, you'll be fine. If you just bled the remote, then the brake bleed is a fair bit more complex. On the upside, you can use the same syringes if you get two bulldog clips to close the lines in place of the Avid hose clamps and wash the syringes out immediately afterwards. KTM dealers stock Motorex DOT 5.1, which is pretty decent stuff in my experience, and about R 120 for a 200ml bottle.
Raydek Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 If you bled the entire post, you'll be fine. If you just bled the remote, then the brake bleed is a fair bit more complex. On the upside, you can use the same syringes if you get two bulldog clips to close the lines in place of the Avid hose clamps and wash the syringes out immediately afterwards. KTM dealers stock Motorex DOT 5.1, which is pretty decent stuff in my experience, and about R 120 for a 200ml bottle. Cool, thanks for info, did bleed the entire post.
Raydek Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 If you bled the entire post, you'll be fine. If you just bled the remote, then the brake bleed is a fair bit more complex. On the upside, you can use the same syringes if you get two bulldog clips to close the lines in place of the Avid hose clamps and wash the syringes out immediately afterwards. KTM dealers stock Motorex DOT 5.1, which is pretty decent stuff in my experience, and about R 120 for a 200ml bottle.Suppose these will work instead of the bulldogs, explains now why someone one here was looking for them the other day..
droo Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 Suppose these will work instead of the bulldogs, explains now why someone one here was looking for them the other day.. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1416475804.293872.jpg The Avid ones are exactly the same thing, just red.
The Riding Realtor Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 Man oh man... Mission! I guess wine didn't help. So, bled them twice, screw up both times. MacGuyver setup with irrigation nozzles. Feels like it should be working, but it didn't. Biggest thing being I didn't get the setup to be as air-tight as I would think it needs to be. I'll take it in to the pro's on Monday. Genoeg gesukkel. I can rebuild a Beetle over a long weekend, but, it seems like more practice is needed here. Thanks all for the awesome help though!
PeterF Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 With the right equipment it shouldn't take more than an hour to do both brakes and that's taking your time and doing it slow and thorough.
Max Headroom Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 Suppose these will work instead of the bulldogs, explains now why someone one here was looking for them the other day..ImageUploadedByTapatalk1416475804.293872.jpg Those clamps are cool, Where did you get them ?
Raydek Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 Those clamps are cool, Where did you get them ?A medical supplies company some years back. Have a few of them if you want two, can't see where you are located (on Tapatalk) other than WC..
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