Brake bleeds might seem like magic, but they're pretty straight forward if you have the right tools. Here's the method that a Shimano race mechanic taught us that's both better AND easier that the standard syringe method.

What you'll need:
Shimano bleed kit:
Shimano mineral oil (brake fluid): https://bit.ly/3kDFOSy
Allen keys: https://bit.ly/3jF9MnY
Paint pen: https://amzn.to/2TpCL4u
Shop towels: https://amzn.to/36tvFnd
Brake cleaner: https://bit.ly/2Tvpzen

Other things in the shed:
Our toolkit: https://bit.ly/337LfDf
Work stand: https://bit.ly/3sekMPO
Tool pegboard: https://amzn.to/3mTYlLY
Syd's apron: https://amzn.to/345MbHz

00:00 Intro
00:24 What you'll need
00:48 Why should you do this?
01:46 Why gravity bleed?
02:38 Gravity bleed setup
05:18 Gravity bleeding Shimano brakes
09:27 Cleanup
10:11 Finishing up
11:25 How to do a gravity bleed in one minute

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