Can't get front brake pressure
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2005
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From: Minden LA
When I bleed I use the syringe and pull out most of the fluid in the reservoir then fill the syringe with fresh fluid an fill it up from the caliper up. Bubble go up and it works fine-- my two cents
It is still completely unnecessary. To flush a line completely(change fluid) simply attach one of those clear bleeder lines to the bleeder screw. Open bleeder and pump the fluid out with the brake lever(old fluid drains into a small bowl or cup). As the master cylinder gets low add the new fluid, in just a few minutes nothing but the fresh fluid will be coming out and you have your brake lines flushed out. No spills. So easy even a caveman can do it. The speedbleeder is great for this purpose(bleeder is about 3 or 4 bucks each I believe). Anyways, I believe it is better to help someone out with an effective, easy, free method of getting the brakes bled than having the person feel he needs to go spend 40 bucks on some unnecessary tool to get it done right. After all....40 bucks can buy lots of beer!
i installed new SS lines on my dyna and sporty and was having issues with pressure. found this thread and the "let the line hang" recommendation. worked better than all this, took less time too:
this is my go to from now on, will see how well it works with dual brakelines in since i'm about to up both bikes to dual disk.
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I have to agree, this is the best way. 
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: MN
^WINNER!^ Absolutely, and for added peace of mind,lightly tap the caliper, brake line and master cylinder w/ the handle of a screwdriver to help any wayward air bubbles find their way out.
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