For last week’s Mechanical Monday we took a look at disc brake pad considerations. And we’re following that up this week by talking about bleeding disc brakes with TRP’s Bryce Olsen, SRAM’s Nate ...

They may be ready to take plenty of use and abuse, but even Lancashire’s finest stoppers need a bit of TLC now and again. In the video below, BikeRadar's James Tennant demonstrates how to bleed Hope ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While it is possible to bleed brakes without assistance, it does make the job more cumbersome, and leaves you open to accidentally introducing ...

Modern bicycle disc brakes are marvels of engineering, with hundreds of parts working in harmony to slow your bike down in a controlled way. They’re so good that it’s rare to have leaks, breakages or ...

The quick answer is no: You don't need to bleed your brakes if you change your brake pads properly. However, there are some good reasons why you should. Let's start with the concept of brake bleeding ...

Aaron, a 27-year automotive technician and lifelong car enthusiast, attended Specs Howard School of Media Arts and learned the fundamentals of digital video and editing, shot composition and writing.

When you press on your vehicle's brake pedal, it's brake fluid that does the work. Your leg action moves a plunger in the brake master cylinder that pumps brake fluid through the brake lines and out ...

In 10,000 miles of driving, you hit your brakes an estimated 60,000 to 70,000 times. Yet brake fluid is widely considered the most overlooked fluid in your vehicle despite being vital to your safety.

If the brake pedal in your car has gone soft over time or your brakes don’t feel as tight and immediate as they used to, you might need to bleed your brake fluid. The brake fluid in your car collects ...