Thread: Bleedin' Brakes
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Old 22-06-18, 12:53 PM   #20
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Default Re: Bleedin' Brakes

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Originally Posted by Bibio View Post

sometimes you need to tap the brake lines repeatedly with a spanner of something while bleeding, this dislodges any clinging air bubbles.
Years ago after fitting Goodridge front hoses I had the same with my naked curvy.
Tried 'rattling' the brake lever and within half a minute there was enough 'bite' to it to continue bleeding as normal. Whole job jobbed in a couple of minutes.
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