Disc Brake Hose

AllAboutGuitar
AllAboutGuitar Posts: 47
edited April 2016 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi everybody,

I'm wondering if there is any clear hose either online or anywhere in retail shops, thinking it could make life a lot easier when bleeding my brakes as i'll be able to see before hand whether they need bleeding or not... plus i think it might look a bit cool but mainly the first point. If it would be useful to know my brakes are Tektro Auriga (HD)M290.

Thanks in advance,

Josh :D

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Not aware of any clear hose and I doubt it as the plastic is fibre reinforced for strength, so would never be that clear, most trapped air is in the calliper or lever, so knowing the hose was empty of bubbles is about as useful as having a chocolate fire guard.
    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.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Brake hose is braided so unlikely to work.

    And you feel if brakes need bleeding (they go mushy), not see.
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