Brake issues?
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Brake issues?
So just replaced the pads on the bike, it's a 2011 fxdwg. I cracked the reservoirs to spread the pads, got it all back together and my rear barely makes pressure and front make about 50% of what they used too... Gonna try bleeding them and see if they firm up, any other ideas?
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But with respect, there are ways to bleed brake lines properly that require far less than 200 pumps.
There has to be a couple thousand videos on youtube showing simple yet effective methods,, cars and bikes are pretty much the same.
My favorite is using a tube off the bleeder into a bottle with brake fluid,,
Or simply open the bleeder when pressing down, then close it before release, repeat a few times and done,,
It's too easy to do it right.
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I just went and got a speed bleeder, now I'm stuck doing Mother's Day crap at the in laws... Have to wait a few hours to fix it.. Let all know.. Can't stand her mom so might end up wasted and have to do it tomorrow!!!
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Ok so mothers day was um.... Well let's just say today I got a speed bleeder and bled the front and rear, man for just having a 10k service less than 1500 miles ago and making sure they said they did it, the fluid was black as oil, anyway got them bled and hve brakes now..
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