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Fitting new brake hoses. - solorider - 20-07-14
I have fitted new hoses all round on my bike, in the past it has taken hours even next day to bleed the brakes, a while a go I bought a vacuum bleeding kit (ideal for other things as well on the car) anyway it took minutes to get the fluid through, available on eBay http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/201025017182?nav=SEARCH
Re: Fitting new brake hoses. - Mcgroital - 10-05-15
Hi solorider, I tried bleeding them today with a vacuum kit. They're very spongy still. Is there anything I need to look out for?
Re: Fitting new brake hoses. - Andy FZS - 10-05-15
Mine took a while to bleed, I then tied the lever to the bars overnight. I think I could probably lock the front brake using two fingers now.
Re: Fitting new brake hoses. - Mcgroital - 11-05-15
Hi Andy, I bungied the level last night. It seemed to work great.
Re: Fitting new brake hoses. - solorider - 11-05-15
My brakes are fine after vacuum bleeding, I certainly took less time and hassle using the vacuum kit so I would use again
Re: Fitting new brake hoses. - clanadam - 12-05-15
Good price too - think I'll invest in one of those. I cleaned my brakes last week and was paranoid about a piston popping out as it'd be a nightmare to get the air out but that would be a big help.
Re: Fitting new brake hoses. - Mcgroital - 13-05-15
A piston popped out on me Clanadam, lots of cursing followed by a smug sensation as I realised how handy the vacuum pump is.
