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08-04-09, 01:34 PM
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Empty brake system
I've removed all 3 calipers for cleaning as I rebuild my SV - I drained the system when I took them off, but is it ok to leave the hoses open to the air for a couple of days while I service the blocks / pistons?
The hoses are braided with stainless banjos. Also, Haynes manual says replace the copper washers, can I reuse them cause they look fairly clean, or are they a 1-use only affair? |
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08-04-09, 01:36 PM
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Re: Empty brake system
ok to leave open
i would replace the washers, for the price they cost |
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08-04-09, 10:38 PM
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08-04-09, 10:43 PM
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08-04-09, 10:59 PM
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Re: Empty brake system
the ammount of times ive reused the washers without any problem, just make sure you have them on the right side of the banjos they came from as they were deformed to the cut of the banjo.
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08-04-09, 11:07 PM
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Re: Empty brake system
*awaits new brake bleeding thread*
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08-04-09, 11:41 PM
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Re: Empty brake system
Yeah fine to leave them open, just don't leave the reservoir open to get full of rainwater, spiders and gravel.
You can usually reuse the copper washers.
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08-04-09, 11:51 PM
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09-04-09, 06:37 AM
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09-04-09, 08:40 PM
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