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Old Mar 26, 2026 | 11:35 AM
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Default Fat Bob rear brake valve access
Anyone have any tips on accessing the rear brake valve to flush it with the stock pipes on a 2018+ model? I’m going to do it the 2 person way with pumping the brake. Not sure if there is something better than say a crow foot wrench.


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What is a brake valve?
 
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What is a brake valve?
I imagine he's referring to the bleeder valve.
 
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Ha yes bleeder valve!
 
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Can`t help on the wrench, but get some 3/16" Silicone Tube, it will slip on to the bleeder nipple and won`t pop off.

Nylon tubing is useless for this job.
 
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Speed Bleeder is what you need, you can do it by yourself. https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...r-bleeding-kit
 
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