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Author Topic: Question on bleeding front brakes  (Read 1477 times)
big poppa pump
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« on: November 04, 2014, 09:33:16 AM »

Upgraded front brake lines to Goodridge SS braided lines. I now have 2 separate lines going from the master cylinder to each caliper. What is the best way to bleed the front brakes? Also have speed bleeders installed. Do I need to bleed only at 1 caliper or do I have to crack open the speed bleeders at both the calipers?

Thanks.
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« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2014, 09:52:01 AM »

How did you attach two brake hoses to the master cylinder? You do have to bleed both calipers, I would do one at a time normally.  Firefighter
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« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2014, 10:19:10 AM »

Longer Banjo bolt.
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« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2014, 10:29:29 AM »

If you put the lines on right ,
Do left front then right front...
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« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2014, 04:12:14 PM »

The old general rule is to bleed the furthest point first and work back. But, here, it shouldn't make much difference. Just make sure ALL the air is out.
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« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2014, 07:00:47 PM »

Here are a couple of heads ups:

First, if the lines are full of air, the speed bleeders will likely not work.  The air, being more easily compressed than the fluid, will not build up enough pressure to overcome the relief valve in the speed bleeder.  You may need to remove the speed bleeders until the lines are mostly full of fluid.

Second, once you bleed all the air out of the lines, pull in the brake lever, tie it to the hand grip in the engaged position, and let it sit overnight.  This will help to remove some of the stubborn air bubbles.  I used to have my doubts about this procedure, but after replacing the brake lines on my old SilverWing, I became a believer.  The difference in the morning was amazing.

It is not a difficult process and you do not need any special tools or vacuum pumps.  Bleed one caliper at a time.
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big poppa pump
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« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2014, 11:51:36 AM »

Thanks for all your input. Used a Mity Vac and zip tied the lever overnight. Job was a success.
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