bleeding breaks
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bleeding brakes
im converting brakes from 2 pot to 4 pot calipers, im having trouble bleeding the breaks, any help would be appreciated
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it should be easy mate just start with the pasenger side if you havent got a brake bleeding kit u need a spare pare of hands noy keep the res toped up as you do it ,you need to pump the pedal then while holding the pedal down the other person undose the nipple slowly your pedal will go down to the floor when is does he then closes the nipple and then u release the pedal then repeat the proses till only fluid comes out no air bubbles all the time keep the reserve topped up
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If I remember correctly, I believe the bleeding sequence is as follows: -
1) Back passenger side
2) Front driver’s side
3) Front passenger side
4) Rear driver’s side
That’s for a newage, but I can not see it been any different for a classic.
When bleeding, open the bleed nipples on the down stroke of the brake peddle. When the brake peddle is at the bottom, close the bleed nipple and let the brake peddle back to the top. Repeat the operation until no bubbles can be seen exiting the bleed nipple.
I find it best to use a bit of clear plastic tube into a glass jar with a bit of brake fluid already in the bottom.
If you are changing all the brake fluid remember to keep the reservoir topped up, when bleeding. If you let the level drop too low, air will be dragged into the system.
Hope this helps
Paul
If I remember correctly, I believe the bleeding sequence is as follows: -
1) Back passenger side
2) Front driver’s side
3) Front passenger side
4) Rear driver’s side
That’s for a newage, but I can not see it been any different for a classic.
When bleeding, open the bleed nipples on the down stroke of the brake peddle. When the brake peddle is at the bottom, close the bleed nipple and let the brake peddle back to the top. Repeat the operation until no bubbles can be seen exiting the bleed nipple.
I find it best to use a bit of clear plastic tube into a glass jar with a bit of brake fluid already in the bottom.
If you are changing all the brake fluid remember to keep the reservoir topped up, when bleeding. If you let the level drop too low, air will be dragged into the system.
Hope this helps
Paul
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bob r is totally right.
If all else fails and air is still appearing then wedge down the pedal and leave it over night. This way any air will work it's way up and out of the system.
Worked for me with all my motorbikes and rally cars with 'split/bias systems' over the years.
If air is still getting in then a seal must be damaged or installed the wrong way round (if new seals fitted) somewhere.
If all else fails and air is still appearing then wedge down the pedal and leave it over night. This way any air will work it's way up and out of the system.
Worked for me with all my motorbikes and rally cars with 'split/bias systems' over the years.
If air is still getting in then a seal must be damaged or installed the wrong way round (if new seals fitted) somewhere.
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bob r is totally right.
If all else fails and air is still appearing then wedge down the pedal and leave it over night. This way any air will work it's way up and out of the system.
Worked for me with all my motorbikes and rally cars with 'split/bias systems' over the years.
If air is still getting in then a seal must be damaged or installed the wrong way round (if new seals fitted) somewhere.
If all else fails and air is still appearing then wedge down the pedal and leave it over night. This way any air will work it's way up and out of the system.
Worked for me with all my motorbikes and rally cars with 'split/bias systems' over the years.
If air is still getting in then a seal must be damaged or installed the wrong way round (if new seals fitted) somewhere.
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Hi
If I remember correctly, I believe the bleeding sequence is as follows: -
1) Back passenger side
2) Front driver’s side
3) Front passenger side
4) Rear driver’s side
That’s for a newage, but I can not see it been any different for a classic.
When bleeding, open the bleed nipples on the down stroke of the brake peddle. When the brake peddle is at the bottom, close the bleed nipple and let the brake peddle back to the top. Repeat the operation until no bubbles can be seen exiting the bleed nipple.
I find it best to use a bit of clear plastic tube into a glass jar with a bit of brake fluid already in the bottom.
If you are changing all the brake fluid remember to keep the reservoir topped up, when bleeding. If you let the level drop too low, air will be dragged into the system.
Hope this helps
Paul
If I remember correctly, I believe the bleeding sequence is as follows: -
1) Back passenger side
2) Front driver’s side
3) Front passenger side
4) Rear driver’s side
That’s for a newage, but I can not see it been any different for a classic.
When bleeding, open the bleed nipples on the down stroke of the brake peddle. When the brake peddle is at the bottom, close the bleed nipple and let the brake peddle back to the top. Repeat the operation until no bubbles can be seen exiting the bleed nipple.
I find it best to use a bit of clear plastic tube into a glass jar with a bit of brake fluid already in the bottom.
If you are changing all the brake fluid remember to keep the reservoir topped up, when bleeding. If you let the level drop too low, air will be dragged into the system.
Hope this helps
Paul
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rear pass
rear driver
front pass
front driver
and makesure the bleed nipples are at the top
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