The Stig Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 ok i know how to bleed a brake but when the fluid isn't moving i get confused basically lost 90 degree bolt (rode without front brake) now i got the part put it back together and the fluid isn't coming through:S any help??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted August 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 BUMPY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broomer Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 get a syringe and force it up from the calipre. or fill up resivour. pull lever and hold it down. put your finger over the bleed nipple or close it , then release the lever. repeat untill bled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenhopper Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Force fluid through from the bleed nipple on the caliper with a syringe. Keep the lever elevated & don't get the fluid on your bike.Take the pads out before starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall_Rob Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Remove pads from the caliper and insert a small block of wood/metal (something to stop the pistons falling out)Completely remove the bleed nipple and pump the lever to see if you get any fluid movement throughout the unit.If you do it was because you were not opening the bleed nipple enough.If not, then you might have a problem up the reservoir end. Try completely re bleeding the whole system (properly, no bodging it) by filling up the reservoir then open the bleed nipple with an 8mm spanner. When it is open, pull the lever completely in and then close the bleed nipple with the spanner. Repeat this till the reservoir is getting low with fluid (not so low that you allow air to get in). Top up the fluid to the top again and repeat until no bubbles and fresh fluid appears.File the reservoir up to the top again and then roll the diaphragm across the top so not to trap air inside. Seal up the unit again, remove the block of wood/metal, replace the pads. Place the wheel back in the dropouts and then make sure the brake is set up square so that there is even spacing between each side of the rotor to the caliper. Pump lever to reset.Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted August 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Cheers guys i know how to bleed but no fluid is going through the system why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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