cruisercrazy Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) Some of us have been using water to bleed brakes for the last couple of years, It gives a quicker feel and faster return of the lever. Water alone will freeze if it gets cold enough though. Most antifreeze has corrosion inhibitors for many of the newer aluminum radiators so it shouldn't harm the metal/aluminum parts. We haven't had any seal problems with a antifreeze water mix in Maggies or Echos so far.... Plus it's really inexpensive. Just my 2 cents Edited January 4, 2010 by cruisercrazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
multi tasking male Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 could you water bleed a hope mini or hayes nine ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George.E Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 could you water bleed a hope mini or hayes nine ? No, the seals are different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza_rip95 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Hey both of my TPA'S have broken and dont move anymore after freezes on a number of occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruairidh m Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Will the brake freezing break the brake in any way? It could make the water expand and break the hose and possibly the lever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cristoff Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 could you water bleed a hope mini or hayes nine ? You could in theory, but those brakes are disk brakes. When a disk is used, the friction causes the disk/ pads to get stupidly hot. If your using water, then ultimately the water inside the pipes will get so hot that it starts to boil, causing lots and lots of damage. So yes you can water bleed a disk, but its sooo not worth it. Get a BB7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D A N N Y Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Mine are bled with anti freeze and other night went to press brake,it wasnt frozen solid but felt like really bad 2 lazy pistons,turned radiators on in morning they were fine so x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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