Originally Posted by
davei1980
This is helpful! I have heard horror stories about air in the lines but my LBS mechanic said he's gone 1 yr+ with no bleeding, that's ok with me.
Some brakes go years without a bleed with no issues.
Others requires multiple attempts per year to get stubborn bubbles out of a caliper. Luck of the draw.
People in the first group will tell you hydros are absolutely maintenance free.
People in the latter group will tell a different story.