Workshop-Grade Bleed Kit for Shimano Flat-Bar and Drop-Bar Hydraulic Brakes.
The Bleedkit Workshop Edition is a comprehensive kit for servicing Shimano mineral-oil hydraulic disc brakes. It includes the fittings and bleed blocks required for both flat-bar brakes and Shimano hydraulic road and gravel systems, making it a useful choice for regular home servicing or workshop use.
The kit uses a 20 ml TPX syringe for improved control and durability during repeated bleeding. It also includes a 30 ml bleed funnel, Shimano road adapter, two bleed blocks and the small tools needed to complete the job.
Brake fluid is not included.
Shimano Flat-Bar, Road and Gravel Compatibility
Unlike Shimano kits intended only for flat-bar brakes, the Workshop Edition also includes the adapter and smaller bleed block required for compatible Shimano hydraulic drop-bar systems.
- Flat-bar: Shimano XTR, XT, SLX, Deore, Saint, Zee, Alivio, Acera, Alfine, Metrea and other compatible Shimano mineral-oil hydraulic brakes
- Road and gravel: Shimano Dura-Ace, Ultegra, 105, Tiagra and GRX hydraulic disc brakes
Brake designs can change between generations. Check the bleed-port arrangement and Shimano service information for your exact brake model before beginning.
What’s Included?
- 1 × 30 ml transparent bleed funnel with brass M5 thread
- 1 × threaded stainless steel oil stopper with hanger
- 1 × 20 ml TPX caliper syringe with durable tube
- 1 × stainless steel tube insert for a guided fit at the Shimano bleed nipple
- 1 × clamp for easier gravity bleeding
- 1 × base for the funnel and adapters with spare O-ring studs
- 1 × bleed block for compatible Shimano flat-bar 2- and 4-piston brakes
- 1 × bleed block for compatible Shimano road and gravel hydraulic brakes
- 1 × rubberised one-sided hook-and-loop retaining strap, 25 cm
- 1 × 7 mm wrench
- 1 × brass adapter for Shimano drop-bar hydraulic brakes
- 4 × spare O-rings
Brake Fluid
This kit is designed for Shimano brakes that use mineral oil. Brake fluid is not included and must be purchased separately.
Do not use DOT brake fluid in Shimano mineral-oil brake systems. Keep this kit separate from equipment used with DOT fluid to avoid cross-contamination.
Why Choose the Workshop Edition?
The Workshop Edition makes sense if you service more than one Shimano-equipped bike or want one Shimano kit that covers both mountain-bike and drop-bar hydraulic systems. The TPX syringe is designed for repeated use, while the included bleed blocks and road adapter reduce the need to purchase additional Shimano-specific fittings later.
If you only service a Shimano flat-bar brake occasionally, the Basic or Premium Shimano kit may be all you need. For Shimano road or gravel brakes, choose a kit with the required drop-bar adapter and bleed block, such as the Premium Road or Workshop Edition.
Not Sure Which Bleed Kit You Need?
Brake bleed kits are specific to the brake system and fluid type. Our guide explains the differences between Shimano, SRAM DOT, SRAM mineral-oil and other common bleed systems.
Read: Brake Bleed Kits – Which Kit Do You Need?
Key Features
- Workshop-level bleed kit for Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
- Compatible with supported Shimano flat-bar, road and gravel brake systems
- 20 ml TPX syringe for controlled, repeated servicing
- 30 ml Shimano bleed funnel with brass M5 thread
- Includes flat-bar and drop-bar bleed blocks
- Shimano drop-bar brass adapter included
- Designed for Shimano mineral-oil brake systems
- Suitable for regular home mechanics and workshop servicing
Our Thoughts
This is the Shimano kit we would choose if you regularly work on several bikes or need to cover both mountain-bike and drop-bar Shimano brakes. The broader compatibility makes it more versatile than the Basic and standard Premium kits, while the TPX syringe is better suited to repeated servicing.
If you are only bleeding one flat-bar Shimano brake occasionally, you probably do not need to spend this much. The Workshop Edition earns its place when you want broader Shimano compatibility and a kit designed for regular use.
Why Buy from Chain Reaction?
- Help choosing the correct bleed kit for your brake system
- Brake fluid and workshop supplies available separately
- Professional brake bleeding available in our Christchurch workshop
- Independent Christchurch bike shop
- Nationwide New Zealand delivery
Specifications
- Brand: Bleedkit.com
- Product: Workshop Edition Brake Bleed Kit
- Manufacturer part number: BK-28077
- Brake compatibility: Compatible Shimano mineral-oil hydraulic disc brakes
- Lever compatibility: Flat-bar and supported road/gravel drop-bar systems
- Fluid type: Mineral oil
- Syringe: 20 ml TPX
- Funnel: 30 ml with brass M5 thread
- Brake fluid included: No
- Intended use: Regular home servicing and workshop use