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Old 22 November 2003, 02:44 PM
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have fitted new calipers,pads & braided hoses. bled them many times but still air in system?
Old 22 November 2003, 04:23 PM
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Obviously you have not bled system properly.
1/ Bleed the furthest brake first,ie O/S/R, then N/S/R, then N/S/F and last- O/s/F, make sure the resovoir does not empty as you do so and run engine whilst doing it, especially if fitted with anti lock brake unit. Also if not doing this with 2 people, make sure you use proper self bleed kit otherwise wasting your time.
Be careful as this "is your life" you are messing with, as if these fail on the road, who are you going to take out with you?
Old 22 November 2003, 05:24 PM
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dont take this the wrong way but have you got the calipers on the right way round with bleed nipples towards the top?
Old 22 November 2003, 05:45 PM
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no,have bled nipples at bottom
Old 22 November 2003, 10:40 PM
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oops. air rises, thats why you have an air lock! swap them over.
Old 23 November 2003, 11:30 AM
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easy mistake to make just swap them over then rebleed should be ok then
Old 23 November 2003, 04:37 PM
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sorted it.all done in the rain!.thanks for everyones help.
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