Thanks guys. I tried Nuttah’s way and sucked the fluid through from the bleed nipple.
That worked perfectly.
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| Author: | chrisx1 [ 08 Apr 2018 14:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Bleeding front brake. |
Ok I’ve bled brakes on all sorts of bikes and cars before now without any trouble but I have just replaced the front reservoir and overhauled the caliper and cannot get the slightest amount of pressure at the lever. I pumped it slowly and got the usual little air bubbles. Now there are no more air bubbles, still no pressure. I have loosened both top and bottom banjos and seen a slight leak of fluid before retightening them and pumping again until air bubbles gone. Still no pressure at the lever. Any ideas on this one anyone?. |
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| Author: | pash [ 08 Apr 2018 14:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleeding front brake. |
I find bleeding brakes so relaxing. Here’s my tip: Bleed screw tight Reservoir cover off Pull the lever in slowly Watch the bubbles Repeat Watch the bubbles Repeat Keep going until you get a feeling of pressure At this point, you can either start bleeding normally or put a cable tie on the lever and grip and leave the lever under pressure overnight, when you release it, lots of bubbles will float to the surface. Then bleed as normal... |
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| Author: | Nutah [ 08 Apr 2018 14:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleeding front brake. |
Try releasing the master cylinder from the handle bars &lowering it below the level of the calliper or drawing through from the bleed nipple with a syringe |
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| Author: | chrisx1 [ 08 Apr 2018 15:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleeding front brake. |
Thanks guys. I tried Nuttah’s way and sucked the fluid through from the bleed nipple. That worked perfectly.
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| Author: | Nutah [ 08 Apr 2018 17:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleeding front brake. |
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| Author: | chrisx1 [ 08 Apr 2018 18:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleeding front brake. |
Tasted horrible though. Much prefer Dot 5.1 
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| Author: | Maz [ 08 Apr 2018 18:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleeding front brake. |
You should be using 5.1, especially if running sintered pads, which you should be 
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