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mmvalk
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« on: May 26, 2016, 05:55:21 AM »
I researched the bleeding process after installing new SS brake lines and the apparent consensus is that it is just about impossible to properly bleed the (now drained and dry) system with speed bleeders.  I don't have a mighty-vac nor do I have the OEM bleeders.

Suggestion welcome!

Marty
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2016, 07:01:11 AM »
Quote from: mmvalk on May 26, 2016, 05:55:21 AM
I researched the bleeding process after installing new SS brake lines and the apparent consensus is that it is just about impossible to properly bleed the (now drained and dry) system with speed bleeders.  I don't have a mighty-vac nor do I have the OEM bleeders.

Suggestion welcome!

Marty

I have a OEM bleeder attached to a short hose attached to a syringe. When
the system is dry, take out the speed bleeder, screw in the OEM/hose/syringe
bleeder, fill the reservoir/MC and suck some fluid into the system to prime it.

Then put in the speed bleeder and go for it.

A small amount of mess might happen when you exchange the bleeders,
be ready for it, no need to get brake fluid on stuff.

I like speed bleeders, they help make it easy and simple to work on
your bike without extra hands...

-Mike
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mmvalk
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« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2016, 08:03:33 AM »
Thanks for your reply, much appreciated!  However, the problem is that I no longer have the OEM bleeders...
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Roidfingers
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« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2016, 10:26:46 AM »
Had the same problem as you when I put the ss lines on. I just filled the reservoir and loosen the banjo nut and pumped it up till I got fluid there. Then snugged it down and bled through the speed bleeders after.
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mmvalk
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« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2016, 11:08:04 AM »
The caliper's banjo nut?  Hmmm, that ought to work because in essence the lines will then be primed.

Brilliant!

Many thanks.
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Roidfingers
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« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2016, 11:10:41 AM »
Quote from: mmvalk on May 26, 2016, 11:08:04 AM
The caliper's banjo nut?  Hmmm, that ought to work because in essence the lines will then be primed.

Brilliant!

Many thanks.

No problem. let me know how it worked out.
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mmvalk
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« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2016, 01:17:46 AM »
Your advice was spot on.  The changeover process was straight forward (did take much brake lever pumping though), zip tied the lever, waited a couple of hours and my gosh, what a difference!  The brakes are awesome!!

Many thanks,
Marty
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