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Sam.moz86
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Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 18:10 |
an somebody please point me in the direction of a "how to guide" on bleeding the brake / clutch system? I've changed to HEL lines and pre epting its going to be a pain in the arse!
I've bought a hand held vacuum bleeder so fingers crossed that shall make life a little easier. Do I need to play with the bleed nipples on the master cylinders? Thanks in advance.
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Keep pumping away mate shouldn't be to bad make sure it's closed when you let brake or clutch go
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Af1
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The bleed holes are in the wrong place. You need to get the bleed screw to the highest point. Wedge the caliper pistons open using suitable piece of wood. I use a easy bleed, but the bleed hole still needs to be highest, to let out the air. |
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Isn't that just the rear never had problem with front or clutch
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Stevex
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Yep, clue's in the name.
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People say I don't know Jack Sh1t; but I do, he lives next door.
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badapple
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Yep shouldn't have too much touble with the clutch or front calipers. Just changed the fluid on mine wirhout any issues. I use the old fashioned way.... milk bottle for the old fluid with clear tubing so you can see the bubbles. Open the bleed nipple as you pull the lever, let a little fluid through then close the nipple and then release the leaver. Repeat until no more bubbles and a good feel on the leaver. Start from the furthest point from the mc and work your way back up. I always go back and do it again just to be sure. |
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I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left
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rsvwalt
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I use one of these, the kit includes the clear pipe with check valve and the bottle.
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/hand-tools/europat-vizibleed-brake-and-clutch-bleeding-kit |
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Sam.moz86
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Thanks for the input Gents, the bleeder shall be here today so I'll have a bash this weekend.
Fingers crossed I can get out and ride the damn thing then. Just a quick one, anybody know the actual amount of oil these bikes require? It's a Gen 2. |
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badapple
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Im assuming you mean brake fluid?
A litre should do you I've changed the front brakes and clutch with castrol react dot4 and still half a bottle left for the rear snd future bleeds. |
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I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left
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Sam.moz86
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Sorry bad apple, I meant engine oil, I just didn't want to ask in a new thread. I didn't explain myself properly.
I've got 2ltrs of brake fluid just in case I struggle.
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Prsv
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Oil and filter change 3.9l. Check oil level after a 20 min run. will drop out of level tube when first started cold.
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Sam.moz86
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Legend.
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Just Paul, Legend's the other fella
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