2. How often should a hydraulic road brake system be serviced? SRAM: A hydraulic brake should be flushed and bled yearly. Shimano: Even if there is no noticeable decrease in performance, you should ...

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6. Is there a recommended way of storing a bike with hydraulic road levers? (Is it better to store the bike on the ground, or is hanging a bike from a wheel acceptable?) SRAM: Hydraulic brake levers ...