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RangerRhett |
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Okay...
Attempted to bleed the brakes because it hadn't been done in a while, according to the PO (and I havn't done it). I foolishly pumped the pedal with a nipple still slightly open (stupid, stupid, stupid) I cannot get the air out of the lines. I have a hand pump which I have been using (pump it up, stick the pump on the nipple, and then open the nipple until you start sucking). Out of desparation I opted to bleed the MC (I just cracked the lines until fluid came out). Much more fluid came out of the upper connection than the lower - by 'upper' I mean the connection nearest to the cab. Fluid didn't really dribble out of the 'lower' connection as much. I fill the reservoir to the top of the fill hole (where the cap threads on to the reservoir). Then I go to the right rear wheel, put on my pump, and then open the nipple. fluid comes out, but in dribbles and with lots of air. Then, I hear a sucking noise, and the reservoir (the fluid sitting in the threaded neck of the reservoir) has been sucked down. Do I have the wrong idea here? How can I get back on track? |
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ewdysar |
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What happens here, stays here. ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 558 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Altadena, CA Member No.: 3,030 ![]() |
I'm with Joe, you've got to keep the reservoir from going empty. Fill 'er up go to the caliper and start the bleed. Close the valve after a bit (before it's done) and go check the fluid level. Repeat the process until you get clean solid fluid. Move on to the next caliper. The start and stop can be eliminated with an assistant and it will make the whole job go quicker.
Good luck, Eric |
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