Hydraulic Brakes

[Redbears]

G'day all

Has anyone had any issues in regards to their hydro brakes? specifically fluid loss when
transporting the bike in the back of a wagon, or on a bus/aeroplane??

Also, if in Melbourne, peoples opinions of good bike mechanics who can competently fix
hydro brakes...

Cheers all

rb

 

[David Bailey]

redbears <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> G'day all
>
> Has anyone had any issues in regards to their hydro brakes? specifically fluid loss when
> transporting the bike in the back of a wagon, or on a bus/aeroplane??
>
> Also, if in Melbourne, peoples opinions of good bike mechanics who can competently fix hydro
> brakes...
>
> Cheers all
>
> rb

the mechanics at SHM Lonsdale street have the fittings and fluid to do all Shimano (and compatiable
systems Gimeca etc.) Magura, Hope, Hayes, Formula, Promax and a few others that are about. Do you
know what make of brake you have? If you have some air stuck in the line or the brake has not been
bled properly from day one the air expands in the fliud and causes a hydraulic lock.

 

[den911]

Originally posted by David Bailey
redbears <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> G'day all
>
> Has anyone had any issues in regards to their hydro brakes? specifically fluid loss when
> transporting the bike in the back of a wagon, or on a bus/aeroplane??
>
> Also, if in Melbourne, peoples opinions of good bike mechanics who can competently fix hydro
> brakes...
>
> Cheers all
>
> rb good tip mfrom uk cyclist if you are running low of hydro oil and brakes get spongy feel nip to local super market and buy some waashing up liquid and top up it works a treat .

the mechanics at SHM Lonsdale street have the fittings and fluid to do all Shimano (and compatiable
systems Gimeca etc.) Magura, Hope, Hayes, Formula, Promax and a few others that are about. Do you
know what make of brake you have? If you have some air stuck in the line or the brake has not been
bled properly from day one the air expands in the fliud and causes a hydraulic lock.