I have a cheap no name Amazon bleed kit, but fit etc isn’t great. Anyone got a recommendation for a good bleed kit? Was going to post this in the comments under the latest Geek Warning podcast, but seems like I can’t, for some reason.
I’ve bought a few kits from Epic Bleed Solutions and they’ve been great. UK based, but ship all over.
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I have both of the park tools kits and for a home mechanic they work well enough.
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Thanks for the replies, folks, much appreciated
I use Jagwire Elite.
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My recommendation is only for a mineral based kit. I like a bleed kit compiled from a number of sources.
- Shimano TL-BR002/3 bleed cups (it provisions for mounting bleed funnel stopper when not in use, and a narrower opening at the funnel top to prevent spillage at intense angles)
- hose from the Shimano TL-BR-KIT (this hose with the embedded nipple fits best on Shimano calipers),
- oem shimano bleed blocks
- oem or 3d printed bleed blocks cut for partial piston extension (necessary with a good piston cleaning/lubrication)
- Park Mineral kit for the remaining bits - mostly for ease of cleaning (isoprobyl alcohol safe, compared the plastic crazing that will occur when alcohol contacts Jagwire syringes).
If you find yourself working on a bunch of Tektro/TRP stuff, the TRP bleed cup is definitely worth it.