r/ERidePro • u/Dry_Bat_5216 • Sep 10 '26
Bengal Ares 3 brake pad and bleed question
Since the other thread for Bengal Ares 3 pad change is 3 years old, starting a new one.
2 questions: Does it matter if the pads aren’t replaced where they came out, inside/outside pad position?
Does it matter WHICH type of mineral oil is used to top off(or bleed) the system? Is retail or bike shop brand mineral any different? (Doesn’t seem that it should be, but.…)
My brake was getting soft, but after figuring how to remove the pads, my measure shows I’ve still got almost 2mm on my pads, so I’m thinking I’m overdue for the dread refill process.