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I've already got a cheapo mineral oil bleed kit but I find it's fiddly and doesn't always seal well to the brakes/levers. The syringes are also stiff as they are just cheap plastic jobs. So although I can manage to bleed my brakes just fine I've got a garage full of bikes to do and from time to time I also have friends pop by with a beer or two and random brakes so what I'm really looking for is a universal set of reasonable quality with adapters for different brake manufacturers so there is no messing around with o-rings to try and get things to seal. I'm not looking for the cheapest thing around either but no need to pay for fancy names. Ideally a make that is likely to be around for a while so might have replacement parts if something brakes or a new part is needed
Does anyone have any recommendations? Park Tool have the BKM-1 but at a serious price so it would have to work very well to be worth it. I find Part Tools to be a little random in quality. There is also the Jagwire Elite Brake kit at a lot more sensible price without the fancy box but the adapters look more fiddly. Anything else out there or has anyone used either of these?
thanks
I've had no issues with this https://amzn.eu/d/eYR3Ge 5">EZmtb Bleed Kit.
Did bin a few bits off as I use the reservoir and the bleed pot, the rest is in a box somewhere.
I’ve used the Jagwire basic kits for years. Replacement bits readily available. I’ve also got both Jagwire elite kits - arrived after I retired- on back order! I’ve used the mineral one once and dot not at all. Excellent quality and I think better than the Park version. I’m considering selling both as only do my own bikes now.
Excellent info thanks. EZmtb looks good but I'm liking that spares are available for the Jagwire kit and it's easy to get.
Thanks both
Excellent info thanks. EZmtb looks good but I'm liking that spares are available for the Jagwire kit and it's easy to get.
Thanks both
Edit:I don't recall posting that twice. I think the gremlins are back