Brake bleeding, a handy tip.

06-22-2008, 08:45 AM

Sometimes getting the last bit of air out of the brake fluid can be difficult.
I have found if you pump the brake lever until there is some brakes available and wind a bungee around the twist grip and brake lever to keep pressure in the brake lines and leave the bungee for for 24/48 hours any sponginess is cured.

Spree · 06-22-2008, 05:52 PM

Good one, before you pin the lever back, pull it in a few times as hard as you can but let it flick back out with a twang. This helps to dislodge any tiny bubbles that can be a pain to get rid of.

indie · 07-05-2008, 08:43 PM

ive done the same in the past but ive used gaffer tape to hold the lever back, and your right it works well

SteveT · 07-27-2008, 09:02 PM

If you have time, it is worth popping out to your bikee every few hour and tapping the system. Start at the bottom and work your way up the hose. This helps dislodge the stubbern little bubbles.

SteveT

Paff · 07-28-2008, 06:35 AM

Sorted out all of my brakes yesterday, altho I have a vacuum assisted automotive bleed tool so its a bit easy, you just set it off and keep an eye on the fluid, once all the air has gone you cut off the vacuum and jobs done

marsey · 08-01-2008, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paff

Sorted out all of my brakes yesterday, altho I have a vacuum assisted automotive bleed tool so its a bit easy, you just set it off and keep an eye on the fluid, once all the air has gone you cut off the vacuum and jobs done

i use a large syringe with a length of rubber tube to suck (STOP SNIGGERING AT THE BACK) the brake fluid through, as a cheaper alternative

06-22-2008, 08:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
papasmurf Posts: n/a	Brake bleeding, a handy tip. Sometimes getting the last bit of air out of the brake fluid can be difficult. I have found if you pump the brake lever until there is some brakes available and wind a bungee around the twist grip and brake lever to keep pressure in the brake lines and leave the bungee for for 24/48 hours any sponginess is cured.
papasmurf Posts: n/a

06-22-2008, 05:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spree Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton Le Willows Posts: 3,206	Re: Brake bleeding, a handy tip. Good one, before you pin the lever back, pull it in a few times as hard as you can but let it flick back out with a twang. This helps to dislodge any tiny bubbles that can be a pain to get rid of.
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07-05-2008, 08:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
indie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: huntingdon cambridgeshire Posts: 1,208	Re: Brake bleeding, a handy tip. ive done the same in the past but ive used gaffer tape to hold the lever back, and your right it works well
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07-27-2008, 09:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
SteveT Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 12	Re: Brake bleeding, a handy tip. If you have time, it is worth popping out to your bikee every few hour and tapping the system. Start at the bottom and work your way up the hose. This helps dislodge the stubbern little bubbles. SteveT

07-28-2008, 06:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Paff Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Newport, South Wales Posts: 61	Re: Brake bleeding, a handy tip. Sorted out all of my brakes yesterday, altho I have a vacuum assisted automotive bleed tool so its a bit easy, you just set it off and keep an eye on the fluid, once all the air has gone you cut off the vacuum and jobs done

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