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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 03:55 AM
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Default Bleeding ABS brakes.

I want to change the bars on my 2012 Softail Deluxe.

Everything will fit with the exception of the front brake line.

I can get a longer braided one made at the local brake & clutch shop for 1/2 the price of the dealer.

Is bleeding ABS brakes any different than bleeding non ABS brakes?

Have bled plenty of brakes systems but never ABS!
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 08:05 AM
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bled mine with a vacuum bleeder no problems.
 
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