Formula Bleed Kit and Parts

Kit works but is expensive and Formulas are just plain difficult to bleed in comparison so I guess it's not fair to give a bad rating other than to tell Formula to get with the program!

Pros: Zip tie the hoses and everything stays put when bleeding (far better than the Hayes kits).

Cons: Pricey and difficult brakes to bleed to begin with!

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: June 25, 2012
Reviewed by: Greg A., Oregon

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Minimalist bleed kit

The Formula kit is not as complete as the Avid bleed kit, but it has the adapters you need to get the job done for a set of Formula brakes.

Expensive for what you get compared to the Avid kit that has bleed blocks, fluid, etc.

Pros: Has the adapters you need

Cons: Expensive

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 29, 2012
Reviewed by: Jim, Oklahoma

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Needed a new set of syringes and picked these b/c of price and they are form my current brake manufaturer. They work fine but the hose rigging is a bit shody

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: February 29, 2012
Reviewed by: Keith H., Massachusetts

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Great kit. Includes everything needed to perform what is a very simple process.

Pros: Does what it is supposed to do.

Cons: Expensive for what it is.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: January 20, 2012
Reviewed by: mark g., California

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Formula Bleed Kit

After using this bleed kit I was happy to finally have my brakes bled, I've had the hose come off the tube. Before you use this kit glue the hose to the tube and this will eliminate that issue.

Pros: Works perfectly

Cons: Hose came off

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: January 12, 2012
Reviewed by: terry g., California

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This bleed kit is why I no longer ride Formula brakes. The threads are fragile, the o-rings do not seal appropriately unless you really crank them down. The system does not seal well, and allows air in. Bleeding is so annoying that I'm done with Formula brakes. The bleeding fittings on the brakes are also subpar, but that's another review.

Cons: Fittings of poor quality and fail
O-rings don't seal
Introduces air into the system

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: November 15, 2011
Reviewed by: Erik K., Colorado

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There's some (undeserved) mystique about bleeding brakes -- Formulas in particular.

You absolutely need this kit to do it, and if you haven't done it before I recommend giving it a try. It's not that hard, and you'll understand your braking system much better. Also, you can do a careful bleed and let it sit overnight to take out those last little air bubbles. A shop doesn't always have the time to do that, as they have tons of bikes to work on and customers want them back ASAP.

This fits Formula brakes perfectly, as you'd expect.

I've used it on The One, Oros and R1s.

Pros: It works

Cons: I wish Formula included it with brakes.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: June 28, 2011
Reviewed by: eric b., Wyoming

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Works well - it's really just a couple syringes and threaded fittings. the o-rings are very delicate on the fittings.

Pros: Works

Cons: Price, delicate o-rings.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: June 14, 2011
Reviewed by: Nicholas L.

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Great kit even for R1s

Use this kit on my R1s and made bleeding the brakes after replacing the lines a breeze...this is the only kit I have used and will continue to use as it works well for me...did use the zip ties once but not on a second occasion with any troubles both times

Pros: Work great
With R1s bleeding is easy

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 07, 2011
Reviewed by: Hector S., New York

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Basic Bleed Kit for Formula

Really basic bleed kit for Formula brakes. Used it to successfully bleed my K24 Oro's. Not particularly easy or hard to use. I've used better kits, but this one will get the job done.

Pros: Works, price, simplicity.

Cons: Not many features, not super easy to use.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 09, 2011
Reviewed by: Nathan G., California

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This kit did what it is designed to do. Did it exceed my expectations, no! Did it fall below my expectations, no! I would advise anyone using this product, to definitely follow the directions (use zip ties). Pretty much a straight forward product.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: February 19, 2011
Reviewed by: Dave , Washington

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as others have said this kit works, but the avid set is better, it even comes with brake fluid and the syringes have a nice stop valve.

Pros: gets the job done when you need to bleed your brakes

Cons: the syringes aren't as nice, making it a little me of a harder job then the avids

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: January 03, 2011
Reviewed by: will m., Oregon

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everything i needed to bleed my beloved formula oro k24 brakes.

Pros: good for bleeding formula brakes

Cons: not so good for bb5s LOL!!!!

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 19, 2010
Reviewed by: Steven K., Hawaii

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Bleeding brakes, bleeding knuckles

Okay, a bit of an exaggeration but I really dislike the brakes and the bleed kit. Compared to brakes that have a resevior, these guys are a nightmare. I guess I'm just not that coordinated...

Pros: It'll get the job done without a mess.

Cons: Requires ninja skills to bleed.

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: September 17, 2010
Reviewed by: Jeff S., Washington

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This is the only bleed kit I've tried and I've used it on my Formula K24's with out any issues. I remember using zip ties to secure the tubes to the syringe as a precaution... overall, the item worked as expected.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 15, 2010
Reviewed by: Philip W., California

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Expensive, not worth it

Get the avid set at half the price. You're looking at about $2 worth of plastic syringes. Formula's prices for stuff like this is marked up past the moon!

Pros: >Safe and effective

Cons: >Absurdly priced

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: September 02, 2010
Reviewed by: danfinger, SFCA

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Formula Bleed Kit

Not as nice as the Avid kit. The Avid kit works fine on Formula's. But this kit works.

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: September 01, 2010
Reviewed by: matt w., Utah

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