Bleeding brakes...

[Andy FZS]

As in the title, I've fitted new brake pipes and filled the resovouir with fluid but pumping the lever does nothing to move the fluid if that makes sense. Question is any suggestions or tips. I've left a bleed screw open and fluid in the resovouir hoping it will bleed itself.

[slimwilly]

perhaps try open bleed screw,pull lever=hold,tighten bleed screw,loose go of lever,,,,,,,repeat




like the old dances you go to :lol

[FuZzBoM]

I have found in the past having the bleed nipples closed helped to get it started. as soon as you get fluid in the line it is easy. Don't be tempted to open both nipples at the same time, do one 1st then the other and go back etc.

if that fails a brake bleed/vacuum tester is a great tool to have.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brake-bleeding...3a99a38f5b

in truth this is how I generally bleed brakes now days. saves hassle and less chance to get air in the lines.
Good luck

[Andy FZS]

Yes tried that and also tried a non return valve type bleeding gadget. Once  I've dropped off the wife's car for a service I'll have another go tomorrow.
Cheers

[chris.biker]

I have read that people use an oil can to do what is being done in this clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0oUejw5Edc


I think you would need to use a new oil can.

[JoeRock]

Be careful doing this mate - but put a long tube on the nipple, open it, and suck. Eventaully fluid will come through. Make sure yuo're filling the reservoir up. Use a long hose though so you don't get a mouthful! Then do the same for the other side. Once you've got pressure, you can bleed as normal!

[Frosties]

Failing fJoe's method, you can always try the reversebleeding which may work better with the cylinder seals. Worked on m y Fazer.


Try Use the old fashioned oil pump can like the attached pic to pushh the fluid back up to the reservoir. Make sure the oil can is full of fresh fluid and the reservoir cap is off.


I'm pissed and this haw taking me ages to type. Good liuck fella :thumbup

[andybesy]

Also make sure pistons are pushed right back in calipers.

Andy

[Andy FZS]

Cheers fellas I'll give it a go later this morning.

[Deefer666]

OMFG, This site astounds me, it truly does some times!

[maddog04]

tell them the best way to do it Deef :lol

[BBROWN1664]

close nipples and leave the reservoir cap loose overnight with the brake lever bungee strapped to bars.
In the morning it should bleed fine.

[Andy FZS]

Bled ok today, lever feels ok. I'll give it a week or so and bleed them again just to be sure I've got it all.
Cheers for your suggestions.

[Deefer666]

tell them the best way to do it Deef :lol

Sorry geezer, I am really getting a case of "can't be arsed".... but hey, clearly don't know what you doing, why not do you're own brakes with help from internet experts" its not as if they are vital is it? ..... Crack on.

[Andy FZS]

Don't assume that because people ask questions it is an indication of their ability  . If you don't wish to help others with your vast experience that's fine.

[Gnasher]

OMFG, This site astounds me, it truly does some times!

I know exactly what you mean mate.

Sorry geezer, I am really getting a case of "can't be arsed".... but hey, clearly don't know what you doing, why not do you're own brakes with help from internet experts" its not as if they are vital is it? ..... Crack on.

:agree

I don't mind helping people out but I'm not prepared to help someone kill themselves or others.  Its very clear in this case Andy FSZ you're out of your depth here matey.  It's like with most things if you know what your doing it's easy and there are countless books or people who are prepared to offer "the best way to do it" because it's easy  :rolleyes :rolleyes  There is quite a few pit falls with bleeding brakes to the point where they appear to work until you grab a handful in an emergency and they don't work  :eek :eek.  Mate seriously get someone who knows what there doing sort them for you, don't listen to some of the advice given below it's just plain comedy  :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin

[Deefer666]

Thanks Gnasher..... The voice of reason that I should have been but sometimes you just have to read this stuff and it's best to shake your head and walk away. 

[Andy FZS]

Thanks for all your concern but fortunately you don't me or my ability experience and qualifications you've made assumptions that are wide of the mark. I'm sure your comments are well meaning but in this instance wrong. Anyway thanks for your concern.
Andy

[Grahamm]

It's like with most things if you know what your doing it's easy

And, no doubt, you were *born* knowing "what you're doing", so it was easy for you.

For those of us who aren't natural born geniuses, we have to ask questions and it's nice when we get helpful answers rather than "you're out of your depth, get someone else to do it!"

[Deefer666]

My despair was more aimed at answers being given.... Like I said "Can't be arsed" anymore