Why Should I Bleed My Brakes?
Bleeding your brakes is the simplest way to make sure your brake discs are in perfect working order. Over time, your bike's hydraulic system takes in air which can impact performance and cause brakes to feel spongy, which can be dangerous. When you bleed your brakes, you're effectively removing any air bubbles and replacing old
brake fluid, getting your brakes back to how they should be.
How Often Should I Bleed My Bike Brakes?
We tend to recommend bleeding your brakes once a year to ensure your brake fluid is fresh; however, you should also bleed them whenever you change the
brake pads, rotors, or brake fluid to ensure no air has entered the hydraulics.
How to Tell If Bike Brakes Need Bleeding?
A tell-tale sign it's time to bleed your brakes is when they start to feel spongy or loose. When braking, you should be able to feel a sudden increase in pressure - if you find yourself having to push harder on your brakes to get the same amount of pressure, it's time to dig out your bicycle brake bleed kit.
Is Bleeding Bike Brakes Easy?
With a ready-made bleed kit, brake bleeding couldn't be simpler. Each
bleed kit for brakes contains all the components you need, taking the hassle out of brake maintenance.
Can You Bleed Brakes Without a Kit?
You can bleed your brakes without a
brake bleeding tool kit - you'll just need to source the correct materials separately. Our brake bleed kits take away the faff and leave you confident that you've got the job done right. At BikeChain, we do also supply funnels, caps and bleeding tools for brakes to replenish your brake bleeding kit.
