{"title":"Brake Bleed Kit and Brake Fluid","description":"\u003cp\u003e There\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehydraulic disc brake maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit is essential to ensure\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esafety, optimal performance and durability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the braking system. Hydraulic brakes are more complex than mechanical ones, but with the right knowledge and tools, they can be kept in tip-top condition. Here's a complete maintenance guide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1. Regular Checkup\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVisual Inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Check for oil leaks or visible damage to seals, hydraulic hoses, or pistons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCheck the thickness of your brake pads and replace them if they are worn (minimum recommended thickness: 1-2 mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBraking Test\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Squeeze the brake levers to make sure they are responsive and that there is no air in the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If the lever feels spongy or bottoms out, you may need to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eto purge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2. Cleaning the Components\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBrake Pads and Discs\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Clean discs and pads with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eisopropyl alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a clean cloth to remove oil, grease or dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Avoid touching the braking surfaces with your fingers, as the natural oils on your skin can impair braking efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePistons and Calipers\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Clean the pistons with a clean cloth and isopropyl alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If the pistons are encrusted, remove them gently (without damaging them) and clean them carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e3. Replacing the Brake Pads\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eRemove the wheel to access the brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Release the pads (usually with a clip or pin).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Insert the new pads, making sure they are aligned correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Reassemble the wheel and check that the pads are not rubbing on the disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e4. Centering the Caliper\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If the pads are rubbing on the disc or the braking is noisy, you may need to center the caliper:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Loosen the caliper fixing screws slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Press the brake lever to lock the caliper in position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tighten the caliper screws alternately to keep it centered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Release the lever and check that the pads are not sliding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e5. Bleed the Plumbing System\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If the brake lever feels spongy or slow to respond, there may be air in the system. Here's how to bleed it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eNecessary Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Bleed kit (syringe, hose, hydraulic oil specific to your system).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Hex keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eProcedure\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eRemove the wheel and position the bike so that the caliper is the highest point of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Connect the syringe to the bleed tube and the caliper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Open the bleed valve and inject hydraulic oil, pushing the air out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Close the valve and remove the syringe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Press the brake lever several times to ensure the system is responsive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e6. Hydraulic Oil Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Hydraulic oil must be replaced periodically (every 1-2 years or according to the manufacturer's instructions):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Drain the old oil by opening the bleed valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Fill the system with new oil, following the manufacturer's instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Bleed the system to remove any air bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e7. Disk Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWear Control\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Check that the disc is not warped or worn unevenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Replace the disc if the thickness is less than the recommended minimum (usually 1.5 mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eClean the disc with isopropyl alcohol after every ride in muddy or wet conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e8. Brake Lever Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Clean the lever with a damp cloth to remove dirt and grease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLubrication\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Lubricate moving parts with a specific lubricant to avoid friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e9. Checking the Hydraulic Pipes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInspection\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Check that the hoses are not damaged, kinked or pinched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReplacement\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If the hoses are damaged, replace them following the manufacturer's instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e10. General Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAvoid Contaminants\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Do not use petroleum-based products or aggressive solvents, which can damage the seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUse Original Spare Parts\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Choose pads, discs and hydraulic oil compatible with your braking system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDo Preventive Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Check your brakes before every ride to avoid problems while pedaling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eMake an appointment at our workshop for a checkup or maintenance of your brakes!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"olio-minerale-shimano-per-freni-a-disco-idraulico","title":"Shimano mineral oil for hydraulic disc brakes","description":"\u003cp\u003e Mineral oil for disc brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 100 mL package\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46581491827027,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/2278\/9057\/files\/sh-y83998020_1.webp?v=1745765217"},{"product_id":"kit-di-spurgo-freni-per-olio-minerale","title":"Brake Bleed Kit for Mineral Oil ","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"block_1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"block_1_right\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"block_2\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_pnlSpecifiche\"\u003e \u003cspan id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_litDescrizione\" class=\"descrizione\"\u003eMineral Oil Bleed Kit for Disc Brakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descrizione\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan class=\"descrizione\"\u003eItem code: KIT63\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"BRN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49153092747603,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/2278\/9057\/files\/KIT63_kit-spurgo-olio-minerale_0_Z.jpg?v=1745762857"},{"product_id":"kit-spurgo-olio-dot-per-freni-a-disco","title":"DOT Disc Brake Fluid Bleed Kit ","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"block_1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"block_1_right\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"block_2\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_pnlSpecifiche\"\u003e \u003cspan id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_litDescrizione\" class=\"descrizione\"\u003eDOT Disc Brake Oil Bleed Kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descrizione\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan class=\"descrizione\"\u003eItem code: KIT62\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"BRN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49153095860563,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/2278\/9057\/files\/KIT62_kit-spurgo-olio-dot_0_Z.jpg?v=1745762855"},{"product_id":"brn-olio-per-freni-a-disco-dot5-1","title":"BRN - DOT5.1 Disc Brake Fluid ","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ui-grid-solo\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ui-block-a ui-body\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodotto-specifiche\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"blue\"\u003eBRN BCARE oil of the highest quality for disc brake systems using \u003cstrong\u003eDOT5\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDOT5.1\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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