How To Bleed Shimano Road Hydraulic Disc Brakes - Bike Maintenance

How To Bleed Shimano Road Hydraulic Disc Brakes - Bike Maintenance

In this video, I explain the process of bleeding the brakes on a road bike fitted with the Shimano 105 7000 groupset. I also give an explanation of how to clean callipers, and replace disc brake pads.

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*Chapters:*
00:00 - Intro
01:57 - The Tools Needed
05:00 - Explaining The Process
05:35 - Removal of Wheel & Pads
06:53 - Brake Caliper Clean
10:12 - Bleed Preparation
18:32 - Brake Bleed
24:48 - Finish Off

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[xagnak]

This is the only video that actually encouraged me to do it by myself and I have! Thanks a million.

Didn't have a kit however (but did have the funnel and a pipe), so I got a medical syringe from the pharmacy and chucked in a 10 mm allen key instead of a blocker. Cost me a fraction of what I would have to pay for a kit where I live.

[michaelzoeller]

This is probably the clearest video I have seen of how to bleed hydraulic disk brakes, having watched this I now feel much more confident in tackling the task! I am about to work on a friends, straight-bar bike, but the principal's the same (more or less). I was cursing for offereing to give their bike the once-over, but now I feel far more up to the job. Fingers crossed.

[thomasdavidbassett]

I worked on the tools for Shimano with the Great Alan Hewitt (sadly no longer with us) Martin Clark now full time with his brother at VeloSport and Jon Hargreaves at 24 hour events World cup and World Championships and all sorts of other events. I would give you ten out of ten on that, well done, even not editing out the bloopers.

[TheRickysee]

This is now my favorite cycling channel, literally relaxes me just to put it on and listen to you give tips on bike maintenance. I never get tired of it, very relaxing. Thank you.

[hpLondon]

An absolute masterclass demonstration! Thank you for the video and the time that you have spent on the production👏👏👏

[MatzeKel]

One of the best channels for learning bike maintenance!🎉👍😎🚲

[zmkpower]

best practical bleeding instructions I have seen !

[hawkinssmythe]

Never bled my brakes before, but will do it every time now. Made it so simple. Like a new bike! thank you.

[imperfect]

Thank you! Elaborate explanation, both interesting and helpful! I really like your presenting style. Thanks again.

[johnboxxy]

Thanks for a clear and concise explanation, with wit.
I have changed the pads on my Dutch bike but yet to bleed .
I wasn't aware the pistons where plastic, I had assumed aluminium.

[danevans]

Appreciate the tip at the end about adding a bit more fluid and operating the lever a few times to push the pistons out some to meet the disk after using the bleed block. I was losing my mind after re-bleeding 4 times and still not getting good pressure!

[andrewsallee]

Most useful video I've seen in a long time! I have a bike with Tektro discs that is overdue for a brake bleed. I have checked the Tektro website, and those, too, need mineral oil. I wouldn't have thought to ask before watching this video. You saved me a LOT of frustration.

[johncatherinetully]

Watched several brake bleed videos..this is the best, great tips and detailed instructions. Good advice on tools and equipment.

[PhilJohn]

Great video - it's interesting that several people now have done the inject from the bottom without draining first technique. The official Shimano manual states to drain old fluid first and then introduce the new, but this method is definitely less faffy!

[bigdog]

I have been looking at all videos on Brake Bleed and this video is the best one.

[ianflanagan]

Excellent video Jon, very clear instructions. This has giving me the insight to complete the task myself.

[philippedhomme]

Like the video in video. This gives at the same time detail and overview

[enginord]

Excellent video! Great pace. Great content!

[DennisPlagge]

I learnt how to do it and even the experienced bike mechanic in my self-help workshop picked up a few tips when I did it there. Since then I've been selling a few kits, with a bleed block that works as a combination tool for pushing the pistons back and a few other simplifications. And I give this video to those who buy a kit, because it is the best help despite the countless videos.

PS: But the Shimano stuff isn't the best parts to do the job in my experience and that makes it unnecessarily expensive. Only the original oil should be used in any case.

[BrettCohen-eg]

You’re a legend. Perfect mix of funny and informative