Avid bleed kit with Formula brakes

lugsey2k5
lugsey2k5 Posts: 960
edited October 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Hello.
I have an avid bleed kit but the problem im having is the brass insert that screws into the bleed screw on the lever wont screw in properly due to the design of the level being in the way.

Does any one know how to get round this or where i could buy just the brass bit to go on the end in a longer format like the ones shown here:

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/for ... gn=froogle

thanks

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    a file.

    which formula brakes it works on most? Just.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • lugsey2k5
    lugsey2k5 Posts: 960
    Its the R1 lever.
    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/for ... gn=froogle

    The bleed port is right next to the raised section the clamp screws into so the brass bit hits that before it has chance to get more than half a thread in. The brass bit has a flange to grip. I cant really file it off as its one borrowed from work.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    have a look in the FAQs about the home made bleed kit.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • lugsey2k5
    lugsey2k5 Posts: 960
    Thanks will try with the valve of a pump as i started to make a home made kit so got the bits already but then when one was available at work thought id just use that.

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