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Old 07-26-2013, 04:06 PM
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bleed technique I've used for many years.

master cylinder cap off

slowly squeeze the lever in out in out etc etc

watch the air rise to the top

takes 10 minutes or so (about one beer or so)

tapping on the brake hose and line helps to get the air moving where it wants to go - up

zero mess

zero cost

zero complications
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Old 07-26-2013, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mud
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bleed technique I've used for many years.

master cylinder cap off

slowly squeeze the lever in out in out etc etc

watch the air rise to the top

takes 10 minutes or so (about one beer or so)

tapping on the brake hose and line helps to get the air moving where it wants to go - up

zero mess

zero cost

zero complications
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That or just ride it, by the time you get to the highway you will have brakes.
One note this does not work on the rear:-)
Or on the front if the caliper was dry.
 

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Old 07-27-2013, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by mud
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bleed technique I've used for many years.

master cylinder cap off

slowly squeeze the lever in out in out etc etc

watch the air rise to the top

takes 10 minutes or so (about one beer or so)

tapping on the brake hose and line helps to get the air moving where it wants to go - up

zero mess

zero cost

zero complications
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Yep, that's my usual way of doing it if I don't have any help around. Works just fine.
 
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