AVID Bleed Procedure

[poolehart]

Two questions:

1. Why haven't you done a video for Root 2 brakes?

2. If gases rise, how come we don't need to do headstands to fart?

[DirtJumpMatts]

Most Useful Video I Think I've Ever Seen

[Geemoz]

Bro you have a major announcer voice...threw me off...

[iamadness69]

i just hate hydrolics brakes since i had to change pads on my juicy3, the pistons were too close togheter so i had to push them apart (advice from pinkbike forum) this broke the diaphragm so i would have to empty the brake, buy & install new diaphragm and rebleed the brake, im not rich godamnit, and what a pain in the a*s!! now im pissed cuz it would be less expensive to get some brand new BB5 but id be stuck with brand new juicy3 pads!!!

[darrenjs92]

"don't pull on your plunger to hard"

[darrenjs92]

"don't pull on your plunger to hard"

[skidpiggy]

play at 3:30, he sounds like the pedophile off family guy bahah!

[iamadness69]

@skidpiggy haha Chrissss, i have popsssyclessss in my bassssement XD

[goodeatingill]

Where is the best place to find and purchase this kit?

[DZgoodTimes]

i have a hydraulic disc brake and when i break almost nothing happens. I filled it full with oil but still dosen really break hard but is better. Any reasons why help plz?

[13woj13]

I have just bled my brakes, so i went to test them, before i got on it, i spun the wheel nd braked, everything was ok, so i got on it and then braked few times but then suddenly the brake pads are braking on the rotors, they didnt let go with the rotor and the lever is now impossible to be pressed, can anyone help? Sorry if it doesnt make sence :D

[Bayplaces]

awesome! this is essentially the same thing as the manual inside the bleed kit but having a video as well as reading it was very helpful to have. I really appreciated this video and found that the factory bleed left the lines with a lot of bubbles inside it. My friend and I doing it together really benefited the performance of my brakes.

[lidarman2]

Should I keep reusing the brown fluid I get in the caliper syringe when I bleed on my next bleed? Is it about air bubbles only or clean fluid too?

[Gromitdog1]

@lidarman2 Throw out the old fluid, the fluid absorbs moisture in the air. Any moisture in the fluid will dramatically lower the boiling point and make the fluid more corrosive.

[lidarman2]

@Gromitdog1 Oh yeah, it's hygroscopic....But that has nothing really to do with the brown stuff. .but unfortunately this also means any new fluid left in the original container will also absorb water and go bad since it was exposed to air. How many people keep their bleed kit fluid in a vacuum or with desiccant?

[cdeggz]

I can't find the bleed port on my Avid Ultimates

[Braepocalypse]

Well that was the most informative and detailed bleed procedure i've ever seen thank you for posting it worked like a charm.....

[Braepocalypse]

Well that was the most informative and detailed bleed procedure i've ever seen thank you for posting

[iron0an]

damn assemble the frickin bike in the background,its dissasembled every time i watch your videos!!

:D

[aletattoo1]

bike frame??? brand please

[GhibliFan1]

Pah...sick of hydraulic disc brakes. Switched to mechanical BB7's and have never looked back.

[LaggerSVK]

@GhibliFan1 Im happy with them because mechanical are a lot more flexible than its good

[MTBkid42]

I'm wondering about how many bleeds the 2oz container that comes with the bleed kit will do.

[IRonanN1I]

I just this again :D and I got better at it :> It's cood stuff to have a vid like this for backup :D in case something is wrong...lol :)

[senorrapido]

not a big fan at the moment, my avid cr brakes have been nothing but problems, is there a video on the bleed process for cr brakes????

[andrewedkins]

I am lucky to have a 2010 S-works stumpy with the Avid XX specials. The front is travelling almost all the way back to the handle - still powerful. the owners manual didn't include anything about the brakes and the dealers are a long way away so I need to work out if it is an adjustment of the contact point or I need to bleed the brake. Where do I find the adjustment details for contact point for XX brakes? Thanks AndrewE

[ajameslee]

I use transmission clutch fluid from a CH -47 Chinook helicopter in my disc brakes. It has a super high OPTEMP rating and does not eat away at seals. It also does not collect water from the atmosphere, is high in detergent, and has exact same viscosity as DOT 5 series.

[SmashBrosmike85]

Nice vid. little hard to follow... then again I am a little slow XD

[jaymar011]

guys can you give me where i can download avid for free

[jfk262]

Avid: a video showing close up correct use of all the pad spacers would be useful! Cheers, keep up the good work.

[jfk262]

3. Use the Juicy bleed block without the pads in. No risk of contamination of pads. If this fits then you know your pistons are as far back as they should be (see tip 2)

4. When putting new pads in don't do as they say in the video and pre grab your levers on the pad spacer. I found this made the pads rub on the rotor. Instead: push the pad spacer into the pads when the pistons are fully back. This pushes the pads properly in place. Then put your wheel on and adjust your brakes as Avid suggest.

[jfk262]

A couple of tips I found to be useful:

1. Detach turn the caliper round for easier access

2. if your pistons don't go all the way back in (flat to caliper body) when pushing them back in push them in again when bleeding the caliper. This will force them back and force out the hidden buubbes that are stopping them move all the way back. This in turn will have been making you swear when trying to get your new blocks in as they don't fit ( i have been swearing for a while...)

[jfk262]

Great Video. Helped a lot. I finally now have full power non rotor rubbing brakes! No motor hanging on and hoping for the best down the steep gnarly descents on my Specialized Epic with Juicy 5s.

[MAtthew6626]

Is there any difference between bleeding juicys and elixirs?

[MrWii96]

Can you make a video about how to wash avid juicy brake pads?

I think it's oil or something on the pads

Therefore, it will not brake properly.

"It was on the web page that is very good stopping power on them"

[MrWii96]

if there is air in the system will it reduce the braking power?

my avid juicy 3.5 has very little stopping power

I have to squeeze as hard as I can and then it's barely enough to stop the wheel

THE BRACKETS ARE NEW!!! `: /

please reply back as soon as possible

[marcryan27]

where can I get the brake pad spacers? I've been trying to find one but no luck. Can you get the spacers without buying the whole kit? and where?

[ChangeYourMusic]

would this work with avid juicy 3.5 and avid code 5 , and will it refill the the hose becuase i leaked ( my fault) and im low on fluid so m ybrake isnt responsive

[IRonanN1I]

Thanks fot the video tutorial - i just did my first bleed (jucy 3) and it worked just fine! thanks again.

[salamanderstorm]

can i request on how to take out and clean Avid juicy three?

[salamanderstorm]

need help.. my brake is avid juicy three, and the brake (where the piston, clutch,etc is inside) had a little split in the middle.. how would u fix it? should i use sealant?

[theboy001]

Good video but i am still a bit unsure about doing the job myself

[tudorbulanul]

In Code bleeding manual says bleed hose first, caliper, lever. In the Elixir manual and in this video you say caliper first, then hose and lever. Which order is the best?

Thank you

[philipmoysund]

does the avid bleed kit fit the elixir R

[robmarkallen]

@philipmoysund yes it does, the avid bleed kit fits all their brakes

[PowellRiverDrummers]

Great quality video, thanks for posting!!!

[1982FMJ]

the bleed kit is way overpriced. its nearly half the price of the cheapest avid brakes.

[freemusicblogg]

My pistons on Juicy 5 runs out too far. Whats the problem? Can you make some video of caliper rebuilding?

[freemusicblogg]

My pistons on Juicy 5 runs out too far. Whats the problem? Can you make some video of caliper rebuilding?

[freemusicblogg]

My pistons on Juicy 5 runs out too far. Whats the problem? Can you make some video of caliper rebuilding?

[jmp112564]

Great video super informative Thanks a lot.

I am having an issue though. i cant get fluid to move from the caliper syringe to the lever syringe. I am assuming that the lever cylinder is completely sludged up. Do you have a video for disassembling the master to clean out the sludge. On my other brake, i got the fluid to move from syringe to lever. Wow, the fluid was dark black. When i put everything back together the levr is still squishy as hell. Any ideas why? Thanks for ur time and help

[DaveBroken]

ordered my bleed kit last night as my rear juicy is pretty vague and squishy at the moment... I hope the bleed process really is as easy as this video makes it out to be...

[sxtraildanny]

@DaveBroken It is!

[PlanetSporty]

for all you guys that are still wondering how the hell to do this or think its too expensive i just recommend taking to the nearest bike shop + repair they will probably do it for a small price and a lot quicker than you

[y14rge]

Awesome ! Great, easy to understand vid. Just sorted my brakes out after accidentally loosing brake fluid. I have never done anything like this before and got it right 1st time (although i did it twice as i had to replace fluid). Thank you very much.

I did use DOT 4 though and it works absolutely fine.

[Hypersonik]

Any reason for using DOT 5.1? The stuff is awful in every way apart from it's temperature properties (corrodes piping, highly hygroscopic etc). I wouldn't put it near my car braking system.

Is there any specific reason why I couldn't use a synthetic DOT4?

I use a racing synthetic DOT4 in my car brakes and they go upto 600ºC so I can't see why I can't use it here???

[SRAMtech]

@Hypersonik Feel free to use DOT 4. DOT 5.1 is used because of higher performance. XX brakes need 5.1 only. Do NOT use DOT 5 in any Avid brake.

[james183183]

@SRAMtech so which fluid would i use for my ultimates ? 4 or 5.1? bit confused

[tasteegold7772]

@SRAMtech in the beginning you say that bleeding is removing air from the system. so aside from collecting air bubbles does the fluid itself ever actually break down/get dirty?

[bonecrime]

@tasteegold7772 In cars it's recomended to change the brake fluid at a certain interval, so yeah I guess something happens with the fluid over time.

[earthanman]

when will you folk do an elixir specific film?

[9944h]

This viedo was great thanks a bundle. It really showed me and my dad how to bleed our brakes in the most simple and down to earth way.

[SRAMtech]

@9944h Cool man! That's what we're trying to do!

[ngt55ps]

Can anyone tell me why the Avid bleeding manual tells you to go in the order of: hose, caliper, lever, while this video tells you to go caliper, hose, lever?

[dickydom9]

why is keanu reeves showing us how to bleed our brakes ?

[flipgyore]

LOL, I was thinking the same thing!!

[Lunarlaserranging]

the price of the bleed kit is rediculous.  can these brakes not be bled the old fasioned way with a spanner and tubing and pumping lever

[gvhacking]

Very clear and informative.  Just what was needed, thanks!

[Dolphin43]

You can get most of the air out using nothing more sophiticated than good old gravity. First level off the BMC on the brake lever. Take the lid off the BMC and gently tap the caliper and tube to shift any air to the top. Gently squeezing the brake lever will work most of the bubbles out into the BMC reservoir, where they can left to rise to the surface. Top up the BMC with new fluid, refit the lid and catch the fluid that is squeezed out with a cloth. Wash down & jobs a good'un!

[font9a]

@Dolphin43 This is called a "dirty bleed."

The main point of the full bleed is to remove dissolved gas (air) from the system. You can't see the gas normally, because it's not under negative pressure.

Hurt's video here is extremely useful & reading the PDF is also highly useful.

Once you've bled a few Juicy systems a few times you can do front and rear in about 15 minutes total. My LBS shop charges $45 per wheel for a full bleed!

You've just earned $90+tax in 15 minutes of satisfying work.

[holubrider]

gloves ? eye protection ? my god.And what about helmet ? Im envyng this job in avid company,it look like very nice vacation.

[thebirdman666]

you obviously have no idea what mineral oils do to your skin/eyes...by all means try it without but you will probably regret it!!

[font9a]

@thebirdman666 DOT 5.1 fluid also contains ether. It eats just about everything: including paint, anodizing, stickers, etc.

Gloves, eye protection, and a shop workspace are a good idea.

[osallivan231]

@holubrider man... I had a mechanics class in my school last year... we usually bled car brakes... believe me, it is not that nice when that shit will drip on your skin... it feels like lots of tiny scratches =//...

[freeridekings]

thanks for this vid helped me bleed my custom avid juicy fours

made it sound so simple step by step and it was thanks :D

[sergei919191]

yah Colorado Springs!

[charly71bo]

Can I do it on my Avid Elixir R too?

[JUMPAROUND1515]

yes u can :) i did it the other day and there so good now =D

[aca192maric]

how i do that with br m525 shimano brake sistem please help me

how i do that with br m525 shimano brake sistem please help me

[PatCool1997]

wow! so complicated!!! but very interesting!

by the way, one question, what's better on hydraulic disc brakes, besides it feels softer (better) and the cable can't brakes... ???

[mirteoda]

They are a lot powerfull than mechanical brakes ,dirt on the cables isn't an issue (because they don't have cables) and they self center to the rotor so you have fewer chances to bend the disc. Also, often times hydros are more precise than mechs, in other words they have more modulation, and if you get the high end carbon lever/master cylinder ones they are also lighter. Sorry for the bad english, and I hope that this helped you.

[meandkg]

you dont have to pull the lever as far

[cannondalefla]

gostei dessa aula ... poderiam postar + videos de manutençao como este.... = )

[lockgarry]

looks like i'll be saving myself a few pounds down the bike shop by following this easy vid

[sykkelfan0404]

really helpful! thanks:)

[MrIce807]

I think I'll stick with my BB7's. All you have to do is turn a knob once in a while and change the pads as needed.

[FRS1661]

Nicely done. Very helpful. And waaaaaay easier than the procedure for Shimano brakes.

[hmghjg]

What is the order of steps when bleeding an Elixir CR? This video says to first bleed the caliper, then the hose, finally the lever (which makes sense to me). However, the elixir manual I've downloaded ad pdf says to first bleed the hose, then the caliper and finally the lever.

So, which one is it? Thanks.

[bikejumpers101]

how much do juicy 3's cost?

[zwa123456789]

$1000000 tard

[rolloMARTIN]

GREETINGSSS!

[renatowsj]

i cant bleed my code following this instructions. the oil in the system simply dont move. theres any secret?

[mveggen55]

great video how can i get all the instructional videos on dvd??

[bjjmonkey]

Great video, I watched it like 10 times, and I'm planning to buy it on blue ray once it comes out :) Don't forget to download the latest manual from srams website for the most up to date instructions.

[saprissa26]

after i did it my self, they got better than the factory bleed,very good video

[KnightStalker08]

very good video, got my juicy3's bled and working 100% better than the factory bleed :)

[saprissa26]

same here!!!

[ImDino]

lol SRAM means shame in Bosnian

[xatumiller2]

@ImDino you don't wanna know what it means in polish. (i am shitting)

[punkrocka1992]

@ImDino It also means 'I'm takin' a shit' in Polish!!! haha

[PsyGoaManiac]

@ImDino and in macedonian too

[ImDino]

@PsyGoaManiac yeah

[djprima555]

@ImDino means scary in Indonesian :p

[JogiBaboo95]

@ImDino SRAM in Polish means 'Im having a Sh*t' xD

[GhibliFan1]

@JogiBaboo95

LOL... brilliant! :)

[lkt1842]

 In Russian SRAM means shame or sometimes human sex organs.

[MegaRichie10]

@ImDino oh really where does the "R" fit in. :-)

[anthonydacko51]

Hi,

Where would I get hold of a 8mm 3/8 crows foot, I live in the united kingdom and can only get the lowest size of crow foot down to 10mm 3/8.

Can you supply a company in the USA where I can get a 8mm crowes foot.

Cheeers Anthony.

[grothauu]

Thx a lot for this very good instruction. It's much better than the manual. I bled my Juicy 5 today and it went very well. i'm from Germany. Next time it would be fine, if you could add the tourque also in Nm, the unit of measurement for the rest of the world ;-).

[mlb6d9]

Great clip! I'd never bled brakes before and thanks to this video and the Handy-Dandy Bleed Kit, it went very well! Thanks!

[carabini]

Very nice

thanks