How to bleed Avid brakes.

pgodwin
pgodwin Posts: 17
edited January 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi Peeps,

Have received the AVID bleed kit and the instructions enclose say bleed hose then caliper then lever however the youtube vids say caliper then hose then lever...

Is there no wrong way or is the video better method?

Please advise as planning on giving this a go tonight.

Cheers

Paul

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  • WisePranker
    WisePranker Posts: 823
    I just followed the instructions in the bleed kit and it worked perfectly for me.
  • pgodwin
    pgodwin Posts: 17
    cheers I will try front and back different ways see which is best. Its all trial and error I guess
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mg6NbIjmOM

    Is that the one, I followed that and had no problems.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • pgodwin
    pgodwin Posts: 17
    Yep thats the one - just the video guide seems a little more straightforward. Will try both and see how we get on. Never bled brakes before but seems pretty straightforward. The LBS charge stupid pennies for a bleed. Got epic kit of ebay for £12.99 including dot 5.1 fluid :-) Can't go wrong.
  • ricardo_smooth
    ricardo_smooth Posts: 1,281
    Video method...

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