Hope My Little Bleeder

nickquinn293

Anyone else had a go at bleeding Hope brakes using this kit?

I have just tried to do my Mono Minis with it and after a short period of time empted DOT 5.1 all over my floor, after thouroughly coating my calipers & levers with it, despite following the instructions to the letter.

Feeling a bit miffed to say the least.


I knew I should have just taken it to the shop but I wanted to have a go.

That'll teach me. :roll:

Basically what I'm looking for is any tips and/or bad experiences to prop me up a bit after my rather deflating stab at this bleeding thing.

Rockhopper

I bit of plastic pipe and an old pot noodle container always works for me!

nickquinn293

Hmmm

Exactly - Maybe I should have tried that instead! :oops:

Dazzza

http://www.dean.be/wp/archives/54/2007/06/13/

Me, i just switched to formula instead, i syringe, i tube and a brass nipple to plug into the master cylinder.

I have neard of people using a track pump rather than a tyre as you can control the pressure better, helping to prevent the fluid from going everywhere.