Are you struggling with brakes that just don't feel quite right after bleeding? Haynes bike mechanic Chaz Curry has a beguilingly simple solution for you, one that apparently works for all types of hydraulic brakes.
Brakes are bled to remove air from the system, but sometimes it can be tricky to tease those tiny bubbles to the top of the system where they can be removed.
This simple trick, for reasons that are slightly mysterious, helps this process, and along with a final bleed it can sort out spongy brakes.
Watch our video to get the lowdown, and let us know if it helps your bike stop the way it should!
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Haynes mechanic Chaz Curry has a tip for better braking
