AVID DIY bleed kit/ can i just top up the lever resevoir?

joshtp
joshtp Posts: 3,966
edited October 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
iv asked befor but got little responce, how can i bleed my brakes without buying a fliping 40 quid kit, and quickly please, im catching a train at 4 to go on a trip for the WKend to Brechfa.brakes that work would be,err, nice!
even just improving them would be good, they are MEGA spongy! can i top up the lever resevoir? having forced all the bubbles by holding the lever on and tapping everything.
I like bikes and stuff

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    like i said make one, or buy one.


    as mentioned before http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12657477

    bit late to sort it now though.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • joshtp
    joshtp Posts: 3,966
    ok, o know you said that, but i wasent sure how to make one, i never saw yoohoos coment, i dont have time to make one now, so will toping up the resevoir make any dif?
    I like bikes and stuff
  • twonks
    twonks Posts: 352
    As a quick and general comment, if you have air in the lines / system, then topping up (if there is any space to do so), won't make any difference.

    A bleed is needed, however you choose to do it.

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