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Astroboy
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Okay,

Dumb question time. I need to detach my hydraulic hose so's I can replace my bearing. Do I just drain the fluid into a container until I put it all back together again.. Never done this before so just want to make sure I'm doin' it Right!

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Can't you just detach the caliper with the hose connected negating the need to do anything with the fluid? Just take it off, replace bearing and then replace the caliper.
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yeah, you shouldn't need to drain the system to change a bearing...
but if you do, refill it with fresh fluid
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Sorry, apologies -I wasn't clear enough. I meant change my Fork bearings. So I'll have to clear the hose of fluid right? (The hose runs through the fork stem).

Anyone know of a site explaining, or exploded diagram of how a hydraulic disc system works? Might help this luddite get his head around it.

Many thanks to all respondees :D
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Still no need to disconnect the hose as the only thing that runs through the fork stem is the speedo cable :D

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