hayes stroker carbon

smitty
smitty Posts: 125
edited March 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
just got myself a set of stroker carbon and wondered if there easy to bleed ive got the front on and am about too start on the rear but it means taking the hosing apart and refiting and bleeding so it can be routed through my frame . i use my bike every day and if it turns out to be a pain in sorting it ill be pissed with not being able to ride. any one able too help

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    have you got the bleed kit? have you read the manual?
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  • smitty
    smitty Posts: 125
    yeah made sure i got them before i started the job its just puzzling me a bit as its the first bleed ive done myself
  • skyliner
    skyliner Posts: 613
    OK, ignore the instructions in the bleed kit, and attach the lever bleed port attatchment to your syringe. Then push the fluid from the top while opening the bleed nipple (which should be attatched to a bit of hose into a collection bottle), and check the hose for air bubbles as you push the fluid through. When the bubbles stop, close the bleed nipple, and continue to pump fluid into the lever (Master cylinder) and then draw it back afew times. You should see bubbles coming out into the syringe as you draw it back. When the bubbles stop, remove the syringe, and replace the grub screw into the lever.
    Test the brake, and you should find it has a short positive lever feel. If not, repeat the process.
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