Sram Brake Bleed - Quick & Easy! Code/Guide/Level

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Bleeding Sram brakes is so easy with this method, within 10 minutes you can be back out on the trails! Sram's bleed procedure is long and unnecessary, let Len show you how it's done. This will work on ALL Sram brakes.
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[@garage31]

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[@mitchdomaas304]

I just did this on two types of codes with an Ali express ez Mtb bleed kit. The instructions from this video were great.

[@robertgiggi1133]

This is the absolute best, simplest video on bleeding Sram brakes. I had to shorten my brake lines on my new bike. I’ve done Shimano a bunch of times and had no experience with bleeding Sram brakes with the their bleed ports. This process worked perfectly the first time. No checking lever distance or winding out adjusters. Just simple basic steps that work. Thank you for this. 👍

[@leemcfaul1321]

This and the piston servicing video are some of the best online helps I have seen. Really great descriptions and visuals. Thanks very much!

[@michaelsmrcka5753]

Thank you for this! After multiple attempts to bleed my Levels without bleeding edge I tried your method and it was so much easier and worked like a charm. Thanks again!

[@PaulGmtb]

After watching so many videos of SRAM bleeding procedures. This one is Simply the best. Very straight forward bleeding tutorial. Managed to bleed my SRAM Code Rs.. Many thanks! 🤙👊

[@pabloschlebos]

I knew there must be easier way to bleed avid brakes. Worked great with my old elixirs. Thank you.

[@stephenspring4308]

Great video appreciate the info look forward to your others!!! Awesome description and explanation.

[@beezerdoodle6140]

Just discovered your videos, you have a great style of instructing, no extra BS just the necessary info. I'm subscribed. Thanks!

[@wilfp22]

Thank you, so much simpler and effective than the convoluted SRAM method of bleeding brakes. Shortened the line on a Level T and had everything back up and running much better than before in 10 minutes.

[@cccnorse]

Best Sram bleed video by far!!!!!

[@metkhoo]

Nice clear and practical video many thanks. I have another issue after bleeding…- when I pull the brake lever I can slowly continue to squeeze the lever and it eventually touches the handle bar. I though it may have been internal piston in the lever but I have replaced that and bled as per your video but the lever can still be pulled to the handlebar. Have you ever seen this are there any other things it could be other than air since I was pretty sure I bled they correctly. Thanks again for the useful video. /Marcus

[@garage31]

Pretty common symptom of a busted brake line. They are made up of multiple layers and can leak internally between them.

[@eliepineda2261]

Same thing happen to me

[@mattving61]

Thanks SRAM for yet another piece of proprietary kit required to use your product....

[@garage31]

Unfortunately every company produces proprietary service tools, which make sense for their business, but not the end consumer. Hopefully this video can save you some money in the long run. Thanks Len

[@mitchdomaas304]

I used an ez Mtb kit from Ali express. 9$ it worked well on one set of codes. My rsc required a beefier o ring to make a seal at the lever. Minor inconvenience. I rec after market bleed kits with metal adapter. You’ll be good to go

[@eastcoastlife3547]

Great vid bud 👌

[@samx187]

If you want the brakes to have more bite from the get go. How do you dial the bite adjusters and the levers prior to the bleed?

[@DJH3891]

sorry for beeing late to the party, just discovered your video (very useful und quick routine) - so is there no point in bleeding calipers separately?

[@MTNMAX88]

This is the best video on a sram brake bleed, hands down

[@jonasaa88]

Holy $hit the price on the sram bleedkit here is like 60$.. for a couple of syringes and hose

[@garage31]

They’re over $110 in Canada just now 👎🏻 I’m working on some more economical bleed kits, stay tuned. Thanks Len

[@flippoo7875]

Thx for upload

[@ktmkai]

They’re good!

[@steve4296]

Good vid, thanks. Question, shouldn’t the master cylinder be level not hanging down when bleeding the brakes? I’ve always kept it level and SRAM has always recommended to have it level. I also think this will keep air out of the system as the fluid keeps the master cylinder full when level. SRAM also recommends the levers be between 75-80 mm from centre of bar to lever tip. I’ve never strayed away from this, do you find it not important?

[@garage31]

In my experience Sram brakes rarely take in air, their seals are really good. So levelling the brake never made a big difference for me. As for the bite point adjustment, I view it as this: if your brake was new and you set up the bite adjustment the way you like, after servicing the brake it should return back to the same point in theory. You’ll get the best performance increase by doing a piston service at the caliper. Thanks Len

[@noblewulf]

Great video. Im having a weird issue with fluid coming out of the bladder port on the lever. Plus when I remove the lever syringe a large amount of fluid comes out of the lever. Could my syringe be sticking or something? Brand new rsc brakes and older bleed kit.

[@mudkayak6305]

why when i detach at the lever do I lose a lot of brake line fluid and pressure? Shouldnt an internal valve close or something?

[@TheTimor321]

i liked your video bro!

[@garage31]

Thanks!

[@ktmkai]

They’re good!

[@jakeabt473]

You didn't seem to use the red hose clips at all. Is there a reason why or why not to use them?

[@garage31]

Sram want to to pull a vacuum on the syringe, and then bleed each part of the brake separately (lever,line,caliper). It doesn’t make a difference how you bleed it but this way is much quicker and ends up the same. I normally cut the red clips off because they get it the way. Thanks Len

[@jeremyharder1121]

This works really well thanks for the info.

[@tuggers1000]

nice video bro thanks. can i ask a couple questions? you didn’t show and lever or bite point adjust prior to bleeding? how come you didn’t loose any fluid from the lever after the bleed? mine flows out like mad lol.

[@garage31]

Hey Darren. I’ve never found that adjusting the lever bite point made a difference. Sram brakes rarely suck in air, it’s more of a fluid replacement so doing the bite point adjustment whilst bleeding may end in the same result. Feel free to try and see if you can feel a difference. Check out the “how to make your sram brakes not suck” video to really get them dialled in.

[@tuggers1000]

@@garage31 thanks man. will do

[@eliepineda2261]

I follow your instructions but after putting back the wheels on everytime Im squeezing the brake lever it looks like theres no pressure on it, its way too deep just to bite the brake

[@garage31]

What brake do you have? Check out my other video called “how to make your Sram brakes not suck”. Performing this caliper service will advance your pads and give you a better feel. Thanks Len

[@tonytypes]

You gotta pressurize the levers for the last step. Use the syringe, push the fluid in and give the lever a quick squeeze or 2. That should do the trick.

[@sigops]

does it matter what 5.1 brake fluid I need? I have some from my dirt bikes, or does it need to be sram? I also notice you have the Avid version of the kit, way better priced. I think I may buy this kit.

[@garage31]

Nope, as long as it’s 5.1 and not 5 the your fine. It doesn’t matter the brand. Weirdly Sram still makes Avid bleed kits, just watch out as the avid one’s might not come with the bleeding edge tool that you may need for Sram brakes in the last 4-5 years. Thanks Len

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

@@garage31 ... then* you're* fine / the Avid ones*

[@ryanautomator5760]

I live in Squam, can I bring my bike 2 u for a Code caliper swap and front and rear bleed?

[@ktmkai]

Dam I need to get that done!

[@garage31]

Send me a DM

[@nasimzamani38]

Why does my pistons not engage at the same time? One side comes out further than the other side. I cleaned them as well, but have not done bleeding yet.

[@garage31]

Check out my other video “how to make your Sram brakes not suck” It will talk you through how to fix that. Sram pistons never come out equal, you have to manually adjust them. Thanks Len

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Why do* my pistons ...

[@tITTENTOBY]

My fluid was black

[@MRhankylolka]

Blmtr

[@garage31]

Interestingly if you let the black fluid sit for a while, the sediment will sit at the bottom and the fluid will become pink again. A future video for sure, as I’m intrigued what happens. Thanks Len

[@tITTENTOBY]

@@garage31 ok didn’t know that. I kept the fluid in a plastic bottle. I’ll probably go check now. Thanks for the tips

[@ivanerdec]

can any dot 5.1 fluid be used to bleed sram brakes?

[@garage31]

Yes, It doesn't matter the brand as long as it's DOT 5.1. It's best to buy it an a small bottle as it can go off pretty quickly.

[@ivanerdec]

@@garage31 thanks

[@rossd5936]

@@garage31 what do you mean by go off? Does it expire? I have a big bottle i got at an auto parts store, much cheaper for a bigger quantity than a small bottle advertised as sram brake fluid.

[@garage31]

DOT fluid absorbs water up to 3% a year, so if you were to use your big bottle in 3 years time it may be 9% water. Water will lower the fluids boiling point decreasing its performance.

[@Speci71]

Amateur first class !! Sram rc as you say does not exist !! code code r, code rs and code rsc ! your bleeding kit is already full of air before you start, not to mention your working method 🙈 Leave the mechanics for what it is and started with lego

[@garage31]

Hey if this doesn't work for you then no worries bud

[@jernejmarolt2260]

Why hate he is the best mecanic this metod made my brakes so good

[@mitchdomaas304]

This method works VERY WELL. I did it on 2 bikes yesterday, flawlessly. Asked 2 mechanics in their 50s what they thought of the work and both said they’re perfect