Tools-Brake Bleeding items and organizing
11-17-18, 12:45 PM
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Tools-Brake Bleeding items and organizing
So I have a question for you shop guys that bleed brakes on a regular basis. Our shop is doing more , at this location, so I am trying to organize the tools. So a few questions!
Fo you have separate syringes/fittings for Shimano (mineral oil) and other brands that use Dot fluids? I have been just flushing with alcohol and switching between the different fluids. Thinking about 1 big box/ organizer for all the fittings and bits and pieces.
Suggestions?? Pics would be great!
Thanks!
Fo you have separate syringes/fittings for Shimano (mineral oil) and other brands that use Dot fluids? I have been just flushing with alcohol and switching between the different fluids. Thinking about 1 big box/ organizer for all the fittings and bits and pieces.
Suggestions?? Pics would be great!
Thanks!
11-17-18, 03:03 PM
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Different products get different syringes. The time you save not messing around cleaning/drying/refilling your bleed kit between brakes pays for itself.
Store the business parts in a heavy-gauge Ziploc/Tupperware, marked with what it is used for. When you need to use them again, remove, wipe off, and go. Purge excess fluid between jobs, but don't waste your time trying to clean everything unless it needs to be transported somewhere.
Keep a bin with the requisite blocks/spacers in front of each kit.
A small tackle box can be used for all of the small parts from one brand, again, separated from each other. You don't want anyone to look at something and ask, "is this for [x]?". It should be intuitive, ergo, separated by brand.
Store the business parts in a heavy-gauge Ziploc/Tupperware, marked with what it is used for. When you need to use them again, remove, wipe off, and go. Purge excess fluid between jobs, but don't waste your time trying to clean everything unless it needs to be transported somewhere.
Keep a bin with the requisite blocks/spacers in front of each kit.
A small tackle box can be used for all of the small parts from one brand, again, separated from each other. You don't want anyone to look at something and ask, "is this for [x]?". It should be intuitive, ergo, separated by brand.
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Best to follow wschruba's advice regarding separate syringes. Re; cleaning syringes, alcohol will not have much effect on mineral oil so you risk contaminating your customers' brake systems.
