Brake Bleed, need help!!!!!!!!

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cant seem to get this pix thing right

[SLB1963]

What Patrick said is all excellent information...

A complete disassembly, cleaning, inspection, replace any bad parts or complete rebuild kits are available. This is recommended if the brakes are neglected or not functioning.

The process I posted is for a maintenance flushing and replacement of the old brake fluid in a functioning system.

I reviewed what I posted and thought I would just make a few more comments.
"Crack the bleeder screw" There is no need to open a bleeder screw more then a half turn or so. If you don't get fluid flow from it, completely remove it and clean the two holes with a small wire, paperclip, brake cleaner or even WD 40 spray in a pinch. One hole is inside in the side of the bleeder screw and the other is on the outside where you connect the small hose to the scrap fluid catch cup.

I have not used the speed bleeders, I think they are a neat, great, invention that I should have thought up. The use of a length of vacuum hose (or that clear hose that you may have from a fish tank air compressor) submerged in the old fluid catch cup, works the same way, by not letting air suck back into the caliper.

When you pump the handle, do it slowly and gently..... both directions. Ease back off of it as it sucks the next clean charge of fluid from the reservoir. Wear safety glasses so you don't get a squirt in the eye. Keep an eye on the fluid level in the reservoir and make sure you keep fluid in there so the pump (master cylinder) does not get air in the system.

My procedure is done with the brake system installed on the bike and complete.

After any brake service or repair, DO NOT RIDE BIKE until you are certain the brakes are operating properly!

One more thing I do: after I am done... and sometimes before I ride as a preflight inspection. Squeeze the brake with everything you got. Try to break it...... if something is going to give, pop, leak, fail..... you want it to happen when you are at home AND when you life does not depend on it.

If you have any more questions..... just ask!

Kurt

After any brake service or repair, DO NOT RIDE BIKE until you are certain the brakes are operating properly!

One more thing I do: after I am done... and sometimes before I ride as a preflight inspection. Squeeze the brake with everything you got. Try to break it...... if something is going to give, pop, leak, fail..... you want it to happen when you are at home AND when you life does not depend on it. This is so true He makes a great statement!