Shimano SLX Brake bleed

[DemitriN]

I'm about to bleed my Shimano brakes & wondering what method is best. From the top down or the bottom up? I don't have the expensive pro kit, just the basic tools, some tubing & 2 syringes. Any assistance appreciated :-)

[johannrissik]

Google "Epic nleed solutions"

..oh and no brake fluid ????

[johannrissik]

Epic Bleed Solutions.

[ALLMTB]

From the bottom up.

[BaGearA]

From the bottom up.

This ^^^

 

 

top to bottom should be done only when in A hurry. ( its not a proper bleed , just a way to get some air out )

[alleyne]

From the bottom up.

 

Agree, this^. 

 

Follow the step by step guide, easy as pie.

 

http://www.epicbleedsolutions.com/blog/how-to-bleed-new-shimano-brakes/

[bikebloke]

I'm about to bleed my Shimano brakes & wondering what method is best. From the top down or the bottom up? I don't have the expensive pro kit, just the basic tools, some tubing & 2 syringes. Any assistance appreciated :-)

remember to put your pads faaaar away or when you contaminate them you will have to buy new ones ......

[DemitriN]

Agree, this^. 

 

Follow the step by step guide, easy as pie.

 

http://www.epicbleedsolutions.com/blog/how-to-bleed-new-shimano-brakes/

Excellent! Thank you guys

[BaGearA]

remember to put your pads faaaar away or when you contaminate them you will have to buy new ones ......

resin pads yes , metals pads can be cleaned

[BaGearA]

But just take them out , you need to fit the bleed block anyway

[DemitriN]

Epic Bleed Solutions.

Any opinions on this method....

 

https://youtu.be/39kX85XEXIA

 

Looks so easy!!!

[DemitriN]

But just take them out , you need to fit the bleed block anyway

https://youtu.be/39kX85XEXIA

 

This brave guy does it with the brake pads in!! :-o What do you think of his technique?

[Colin H]

Here is a link to the dealer manual from Shimano http://si.shimano.com/pdfs/dm/DM-MBBR001-01-ENG.pdf