Using Speed Bleeders
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Using Speed Bleeders
I just bought 3 Speed Bleeders for my 2010 FLHX. I've used them before on my metric bike and it was pretty straight forward. However, how do you use them on the front brake of a Harley? There are 2 nipples on the front. Do I open them both at the same time to bleed the front? Do I do one then the other? Thanks for any advice.
I just bought 3 Speed Bleeders for my 2010 FLHX. I've used them before on my metric bike and it was pretty straight forward. However, how do you use them on the front brake of a Harley? There are 2 nipples on the front. Do I open them both at the same time to bleed the front? Do I do one then the other? Thanks for any advice.
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Bingo!! I just installed my rear speed bleeder sunday with my new rear pads. 2 pumps of the brake and the air was out. Now I've got them installed on all 3 calipers. Theyre great!!
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Screw out the stock nipple, screw in the Speed Bleeder. You will feel it seat then you have screwed it enough.
I advise that you be prepared to bleed the brakes when you install the speed bleeders. That just makes sure that if there is any hint of air that gets in under the speed bleeder as you screw it in for the first time, you will be assured of purging it out (if there is any) when you bleed.
I installed and bled the rear first. I found that a nice little syringe came in handy to refill both of the reservoirs during the bleeding process. Be careful with the DOT4 brake fluid because it can damage paint. Cover up anything that you even think you might drip on.
I ran about three reservoirs full of fluid through each caliper. Ended up using the entire bottle of brake fluid. That good because you never want to use old brake fluid anyway because it is hygroscopic. (it will absorb moisture).
I don't think it matters much whether you bleed the left or right first on the bike. The front calipers are equidistant from the reservoir on my bike, so it's irrelevant. But on bikes with lines that are not the same length, some say its best to bleed the caliper that is further away from the reservoir first. Then bleed the other one. You do them one at a time.
Enjoy the Speed Bleeders. What a great product.
I advise that you be prepared to bleed the brakes when you install the speed bleeders. That just makes sure that if there is any hint of air that gets in under the speed bleeder as you screw it in for the first time, you will be assured of purging it out (if there is any) when you bleed.
I installed and bled the rear first. I found that a nice little syringe came in handy to refill both of the reservoirs during the bleeding process. Be careful with the DOT4 brake fluid because it can damage paint. Cover up anything that you even think you might drip on.
I ran about three reservoirs full of fluid through each caliper. Ended up using the entire bottle of brake fluid. That good because you never want to use old brake fluid anyway because it is hygroscopic. (it will absorb moisture).
I don't think it matters much whether you bleed the left or right first on the bike. The front calipers are equidistant from the reservoir on my bike, so it's irrelevant. But on bikes with lines that are not the same length, some say its best to bleed the caliper that is further away from the reservoir first. Then bleed the other one. You do them one at a time.
Enjoy the Speed Bleeders. What a great product.
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