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Review on πŸ”§ Magura Pro Disc Brake Bleed Kit - 16oz: Optimal Solution for Efficient Bleeding by Frank Villanueva

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Expensive for what it is but it works. Simple, easy, effective.

Don't expect too much for your money. A bottle of liquid, a syringe, two plastic hoses, a threaded nipple (screw into the caliper), a plastic nipple (insert into the lever). No instructions. The empty bottle hangs on the bars and the plastic nipple is in the lever drain plug (Torx T25). A liquid-filled syringe with a metal nipple with an 8mm thread enters the caliper. Squeeze the liquid until you can no longer see any air bubbles on the lever. A word to the wise - the included empty bottle, which holds the ejection fluid on a lever, comes with a sealed cap. You have to cut off the tip. Squeezing the liquid should be relatively easy. If you feel resistance, stop or you'll likely end up with blue oil splatters everywhere. Trust me on that. Once you get comfortable with the process, it's quick, easy, and relatively messy. The brakes (Magura RT8) are amazing. I just wish the rear wasn't mounted in such a stupid but aerodynamically advantageous position behind the bottom bracket. Magura has a YouTube video on how to upgrade the RT8 (and other models). The entire process of bleeding both brakes took less time than removing the rear caliper from the frame.

Pros
  • Weight
Cons
  • Some small things