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Does anybody in the Sutton Coldfield/Lichfield/Tamworth area, have one of the shimano yellow funnel bleed kit I can borrow and some mineral oil I can use in exchange for a couple of beer tokens.
I lost a bit of fluid from one of my new Rose bikes Deore brakes when swapping the leavers over. The brake works well but I am having to pump it a bit.
TIA
Get yourself a kit...(less than 2 pints in cost)
I dont think that linked kit is any use for the latest models of Shimano discs.
Mackem
Thanks for the link that looks like a good price. Only one problem.
bigyinn
I think it will work the problem is I will still need one of the little yellow funnels and I can see them at a decent price and in stock.
I could still do with borrowing a funnel, I don't think it would be wise to post one it would probably get crushed. Otherwise I would be offering to cover somebodys postage.
This is the funnel.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=34710
If you can't get the funnel, have you tried bleeding it 'backwards'?
I.e. use a syringe to force fluid in at the caliper, and yes, it will pour out of the bleed hole on the lever, but with a rag/tissue around it, that won't be a massive problem?
DrP
Does this help?
Bleeding backwards was going to be my next question. I was thinking about starting a new thread about it.
I was thinking about doing it DrP style but that viseo has made me wonder if an avid syringe with the pipe and the screw will fit in a shimano leaver.
i ache - just use another syringe as a replacement for the yellow funnel.
Pets at home have them if you have one locally.
if the avid syringe has had DOT brake fluid in it, DONT use it!!
I clean them out after using them so it should be fine.
Sod it I bit the bullet if I cock it I will just have to use my other bike for next weekends ride.
Just hope I get it in time to be able to go for a test ride before getting stuck in the Peak with no rear brake.
Steve - that's a pretty crafty alternative there! However, when in stock the real deal is only 4 quid, and has the little plug to prevent the oil going everywhere!
DrP
I'm hoping that the little syringes that you get with kids medicine will do the job, I will be able to leave it open then like in the vid.
Although if anybody in the area has the real thing I would prefer to borrow that.
I always 'backward' bleed mine now, works a treat every time
Just put your thumb over the top of the open syringe when you remove it and no oil goes anywhere. Simples