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problem with xt brake. M785

brandfreakbrandfreak Posts: 137
edited May 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi all,

Bleeding my rear brake this morning using the 2 syringe method, I discover oil leaking out from under the silver coloured brake cover (on the top) as I pushed oil through from the caliper end.

Has anyone else had this issue? How can I fix it? Is there a seal or something in the brake that needs replacing?

Many thanks

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  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,804
    Why not use the proper Shimano method?maybe you exceeded the pressure seal is meant to cope with (Gravity for about 2" of fluid) by using the wrong method?
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  • twonkstwonks Posts: 352
    I had the same issue when I bled my 785 brakes using the two syringe kit thing. (I'm sure the kit was recommended on the forum at the time :? )
    However, I backed off the force and essentially went to using the Shimano method and all is well.
    I bled my brakes as I had to shorten the hoses and they ended up rather spongy.
    After bleeding they perform superbly and are now easily the best and sharpest brakes I've had.
  • Gibbo GTIGibbo GTI Posts: 98
    I use the Cyclo universal bleed kit. I was having problems bleeding the rear brake (m775) on mine using other methods so decided to buy this kit.

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  • Dirtydog11Dirtydog11 Posts: 1,621
    It's normal after bleeding, it's mentioned in the Shimano literature somewhere, it's just a bit of excess fluid.
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