When to bleed brake?

plugp7
plugp7 Posts: 298
edited February 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
How do you know when it's time to bleed brakes?
I've had my Juicy 5s for just over a year. There is now more travel in the levers than when first bedded in although there is no apparent fade.
I assume the fluid absorbs moisture over time like automotive brakes and needs replacing.
When?
Cotic Soul 26 inch. Whyte T130

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    when the lever is spongy. have you adjusted the lever reach? there is an adjuster for this.
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