oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 I did a fluid change on my rear brakes as well as new pads last week. I have hardley any feel in my rear brakes now. It feels as if i had less travel in the lever before the new pads than I do now. Anyone have any hints or tips on bleeding the rear brakes? My rear brakes feel almost useless at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJC1000rr Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Just sounds like theres still a lot of air in the line or rear master. Did you empty the line before adding more fluid or just add in as your were bleeding. Use a standard clear hose to see how much air is left in the line and keep the fluid moving? I have bleed my lines twice now since the change just to make sure everything is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Yep, I use a clear hose and bleed and bleed until it is NOTHING but fluid...nor air bubbles at all and they are always very touchy brakes when I'm done. Just keep doing it until perfection in the lines are achieved man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 ^who the fuck are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 I'm Batman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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crf69 Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 take caliper off and raise above the master.....bleed from banjo.....rock hard breaks every time..(extra set of hands helps) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crf69 Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 much easier to push air up than down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Um, Speed Bleeders FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Um, Speed Bleeders FTWDitto on Speed Bleeders.MD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 I have seen them advertised, but what are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 its a one way valve bleeder. so it lets fluid out, but not air in. so when you're bleeding brakes you don't have to pump the lever, open the bleeder, close the bleeder let go of lever, repeat. its just open the bleeder, pump the brakes (slowly) until you don't see any air come out.a good investment on any bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 I have seen them advertised, but what are they?http://www.spieglerusa.com/cfm/bleeder.cfmThey are one way check valves that replace the stockers. They make bleeding way easier.MD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Watch bleeding them so they are so touchy... Locking up the rear is usually the result. We bleed with a slight soft pedal. You barely use them anyways, but when you do, you want them to stop - not slide the tire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svsilver1000 Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 I use a Mityvac and it works like a charm everytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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