Would like to know if you have a trick on filling and bleeding the front brakes. I have a new master cylinder, brake line, and single 6 piston HHI caliper.

 

Mopar7,have you tried doing a search here?I know i've seen answers to your question before.
I guess the hardest part is getting the air out of the lines.

 

I have found bleeding methods but not initial filling.

 

Many claim that the reverse method really works well:

http://www.moccsplace.com/images/bra...er/bleeder.htm

IMO, the reverse filling/bleeding method should be the best for filling the system then follow up with the Mityvac for final bleeding.

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First I covered the front end of the bike with towels in case I spilled any fluid. This is how I did it when I converted to dual disc front brakes and changed the lines to braided stanless steel.

To fill the master cylinderI first loosened the two bolts that hold the master cylinder to the handle bars. I then turned the handle bars and moved the master cylinder so the brake fluid level was as horizontal as possible. I tightened the bolts so it would not move then bled and filled the level as necessary.

When finished bleeding Iplaced a rag around the the master cylinder and filled it to the top. I then placed the top with a new gasket on, wiped the fluid that spilled when I put the top on, and then tightened the bolts. I was surprised at how much fluid came out after I put the top on. The gasket displaced some of the fluid in the reservoir.

I then repositioned the master cylinder on the handlebars so the mirrors and signals would be in the right places.

I then thoroughly cleaned the area with rags and denatured alcohol. By the way my MC calls for DOT 5 which is less damaging to paint than DOT 4. If using DOT 4 I would be very careful and make sure not to get it on the paint and I would clean off the excess very quickly.

I then tied a rope around the brake lever to keep it closed so there would be pressure in the system and checked for leaks (especially important if you changed to aftermarket braided lines).

I then kept a close eye on everything for a few hundred miles to make sure everything was ok.

Thanks,
Haywood
1999 Wide Glide.

 

Speed Bleeders makes the brake bleeding job much easier.

 

WVULTRA, I used the reverse method today. One hose barb and ¼” tubing from Home depot and an old water bottle. Worked like a charm. Thanks for the tip.

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LOL good picture. The bike looks like it has an IV running into it.

 

You are just the guy I need to talk to. I'm doing this same mod. Did you keep the stock rotor or go 13 "? What did you do for brake lines?

Thanks,
Rick