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CB400 - Front Brake Bleeding.
Integra99:
Thanks all, do you draw fluid out of the bleed nipple with the syringe once slackend off..?
kevski:
--- Quote from: Integra99 on February 07, 2018, 12:53:20 PM ---
Thanks all, do you draw fluid out of the bleed nipple with the syringe once slackend off..?
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Yes, its awkward but it works for me, squeeze the lever while drawing syringe then keep drawing while shutting nipple you almost need three hands.
Integra99:
I'll have a go this evening! ;)
MrDavo:
It is possible that you are pulling the lever too far, past its normal travel when you are trying to bleed it. if this is the case, particularly if you are pulling the lever all the way to the grip, you'll never do it, ask me how I know.
I'm pretty sure there is a service bulletin that advises you to tape a suitable object to the grip, to stop the lever from travelling further than it should.
The rear disc on my Sportster can only be bled using 'baby steps' - if you push the pedal to far, even just once, the piston sticks in a part of the bore it never normally sees, and you are fecked until you take it to bits again. I learned this the hard way, too :(
Integra99:
Interesting.. yes I guess I am pulling all the way in.. its how I've always bled brakes same on a car.. foot to the floor and up. I didnt get a chance last night so will try again.
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