03 FLHT front brake bleeding
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ok guys got the master rebuilt as well as the calipers.....found much gunk in the master.going for new braided lines this week as it appears the previous owner used the wrong fluid and compromised the stock lines.any suggestions on braided lines?
Thanks all !
Thanks all !
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Plastic hose on the bleed port, make sure it is above the caliper.
Then down into a baby food jar or similair. The "loop" keeps the bubble above the bleeder port.
Squeeze the lever (pump it up" as best you can, open bleeder, and you'll see fluid and bubbles come out..
The bubbles will stay at the top of the tube and will not be sucked back in.
Close the bleeder and repeat. Fill reservoir and repeat. When you start getting solid fluid you can leave the bleeder open and watch the bubbles rise in the tube.
It does take awhile but works very well. Also bleed the furthest caliper first.
Have done this several times when I had a brake problem myself.
Then down into a baby food jar or similair. The "loop" keeps the bubble above the bleeder port.
Squeeze the lever (pump it up" as best you can, open bleeder, and you'll see fluid and bubbles come out..
The bubbles will stay at the top of the tube and will not be sucked back in.
Close the bleeder and repeat. Fill reservoir and repeat. When you start getting solid fluid you can leave the bleeder open and watch the bubbles rise in the tube.
It does take awhile but works very well. Also bleed the furthest caliper first.
Have done this several times when I had a brake problem myself.
Last edited by katobird; Jun 22, 2012 at 07:07 AM.
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Not sure if your asking for recommendations on braided lines, I went with Magnum Chromite II lines, went to a dealer (Axiom Cycles), they were cheaper than the manufacturers site, not sure why. They look awesome on the bike
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[QUOTE=Kbore;9947504]My .02 from experience (2002 FLRHi Road King):
Don't kill your self bleeding-there is lots of dead air space in these calipers making fronts hard to bleed. After the vacuum bleed, with the rez cover back on, tie the brake lever to full brake, turn bars one direction to full lock and tap the calipers with a rubber mallet 30-40 times. Turn bars to other side and repeat. Let it sit overnight with the lever tied up, tapping the calipers and thumping the brake lines while you smoke and drink with shop buddies. Re-check the rez in the morning and fill as needed. You will have the tightest front brake on the block- guaranteed.
This certainly did work I have to give thanks.I will get to repeat the whole thing when I change the lines,hopefully this week.Amazing !! thanks again.
Don't kill your self bleeding-there is lots of dead air space in these calipers making fronts hard to bleed. After the vacuum bleed, with the rez cover back on, tie the brake lever to full brake, turn bars one direction to full lock and tap the calipers with a rubber mallet 30-40 times. Turn bars to other side and repeat. Let it sit overnight with the lever tied up, tapping the calipers and thumping the brake lines while you smoke and drink with shop buddies. Re-check the rez in the morning and fill as needed. You will have the tightest front brake on the block- guaranteed.
This certainly did work I have to give thanks.I will get to repeat the whole thing when I change the lines,hopefully this week.Amazing !! thanks again.
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