Tips for changing front brake line on ABS bike
Have done several with no issues. Put 14" WO apes on a 2014 Ultra with ABS last week. Removed the main fuse before I started. Bled the brakes as I always do. When I had a solid lever I installed the fuse and started the bike. The ABS light flashed like usual and went out as soon as the bike was ridden. The owner took a road trip the next day with no problems and no ABS light.
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After installing a new line at the M/C, I attach a 2oz syringe filled with fluid to the r/front caliper bleeder. open the bleeder and slowly inject fluid and watch the air bubbles in the M/C disappear. This method is quick, easy, and no mess.
Thats a great idea I didn't think of... I ran a ton of fluid into the junction with a vacuum pump. But that reverse bleed would have made sure any air never actually passed through the line to the ABS module. Good call, for next time!
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