Hydraulic brake service options

Many new bikes are now coming with Hydraulic Disc brakes to improve the stopping capabilities of the bike and rider. These units use oils that are susceptible to ageing and water absorption, and should have the oil replaced at regular intervals - normally every year. In addition the seals inside the units may age and need replacing every few years otherwise oil leaks past and the brakes stop working effectively.

These are essential SAFETY aspects of your bike and should be maintained and serviced regularly BEFORE they go wrong.

Brake work really needs to be carried out in the workshop due to oils/fluids used and so if bikes need to bee collected and returned an additional mileage fee will also be incurred.

	Typical work completed	Expected time / price
Basic Bleed	Callipers removed from bike where possible or surrounding area of frame protected from possible fluid spills. Front / Rear brake system flushed through with new fluid and bled of air. Callipers re-fitted and centred to pads. Calliper and disc wiped down with IPA / brake cleaner.	40 mins £15 + cost of fluid
New Pad fit	Callipers removed from bike where possible or surrounding area of frame protected from possible fluid spills. Old pads removed from callipers, pistons reset and system bled through with new fluid. New pads fitted and callipers mounted to bike and calliper body centred to disc. Calliper and disc wiped down with IPA / brake cleaner.	45 mins £20 + cost of pads and fluid
Calliper Strip to replace piston seals Please note: this is only possible where spares are available for the calliper.	Calliper removed from bike and dismantled to access seals and pistons. Inner body washed through with IPA / brake cleaner and inspected for damage/scoring. New seals fitted and calliper rebuilt, pistons reset and system bled through with new fluid. New pads fitted and callipers mounted to bike and calliper body centred to disc. Calliper and disc wiped down with IPA / brake cleaner.	1.5 - 2 hours £40 + cost of calliper seals and fluid
Lever Strip to replace lever seals. Please note: this is only possible where spares are available for the levers.	Lever removed from bike and dismantled to access seals and piston. Accessible parts cleaned and inspected for damage / scoring. New seals fitted and lever rebuilt, and system bled through with new fluid. Lever area disc wiped down with IPA / brake cleaner.	1.5 - 2 hours £40 + cost of lever seals and fluid
Hose replacement / shortening. Please note this is only possible when suitable olives and spigots are available for the brake set.	Hose removed at lever end and trimmed to appropriate length. New olive and centre spigot installed and hose re-attached. System bled through with new fluid to remove potential air pockets.	45 mins £20 + cost of parts and fluid