You don't need anything special to bleed hopes. Pour fluid into the lever after removing the cap. Pump the lever to force fluid through the system out theough the caliper. You don't even really need a syringe, although it would be much less messy if you used one. All you need is a length of tube to go on the bleed nipple on the calliper to carry away the excess fluid into whatever you want (empty bottle / can ect). What you have ordered will work just fine. Might need a slightly longer length of hose (about $5 from bunnings for a roll)I'm thinking about getting some Hope brakes for the Sight, as the stock guide Rs aren't impressing me at all. I also have an Avid/Sram bleed kit on the way. Any chance this would be cross-compatible?
just do it! im still bedding mine in as i havent really had the opportunity to ride alot lately and not regretting it at all... evan cycles has killer prices often enoughNice! I'm getting the bike serviced this week; if they can't get the brakes working to my satisfaction, I'll go ahead and get the Hopes.
Thanks!
Not sticky levers, just not impressed with the actual braking performance so far. I've only had the bike a month.You don't have the old sticky Guide lever problem do you Spike? https://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?304656-SRAM-Guide-RS-Brakes-Lever-slow-to-return
Two year warranty on Guides though, and SRAM will replace the levers for nix if they're buggered and still under warranty.
Another thing to consider is that DOT fluid brakes need to be bled annually as the fluid is hydroscopic and sucks up moisture from the air, degrading performance - they really do feel shitty with old fluid. Changing to metal pads makes a big difference as well if you wish to persevere with them. Can't blame you for binning the Guides and to changing to Hopes either...
I guess it's what you're used to. I have Shimano on my hardtail and Guides on a bike I just sold. Shimano has a more direct on/off feel, compared with the modulation of the Guides.Not sticky levers, just not impressed with the actual braking performance so far. I've only had the bike a month.
I'll see how they go after a visit to the LBS.
Never again!Get some Hayes hfx9s!
I don't use this bike there. I've only ridden it at Stockyards and Forrest so far.Sounds like you ride a fair bit at the lower section of the Youies, maybe they haven't fully bedded in just yet?