bleeding brakes, fluid level

Originally Posted by BigApe

Fill to the upper level. Make sure the bars are in a position so as the fluid in the reservoir is level. Fully collapse the diaphragm and insert. The diaphragm should be just not touching the fluid. Overflow is not good. Brake and clutch fluid does horrible things to surfaces if not cleaned off straight away.

There should be no fluid in the diaphragm at all. The diaphragm will expand as the fluid drops as the brake pads wear out. The idea being no air is sucked into the braking system when the fluid gets low when going over bumps and such.

you are the man Si!!

COLLAPSE THE DIAPHRAGM!! now everything works!!

thanks alot!

Originally Posted by vardypeeps

Make sure you push the diaphram in on it's self so its all folded back together and if your worried put a rag around the top while you fasten down the lid.

It might be worth holding the bike upright to do it as there will be less chance of spilling fluid out of the res. Oh and yes top the fluid up to the upper line and then fit the diaphram and lid

eh em LOL I suppose I got the rest wrong like

Originally Posted by vardypeeps

eh em LOL I suppose I got the rest wrong like

It's all to do with presentation you know.

thanks both of you!! I didnt understand push it in on itself, but understood colapse!!

I got abit of fluid on the caliper, its so hard to get off... what should i use?

no worries, bit of brake cleaner sorted it nicely

Originally Posted by BigApe

It's all to do with presentation you know.

hehe. I'm only young that's my excuse.

Brake Cleaner or lots of soapy water. Make sure you test your brakes before you go for a proper ride

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Originally Posted by pencil shavings

I got abit of fluid on the caliper, its so hard to get off... what should i use?

Fluid on the calliper is not as awful as fluid on paint etc. Clean with a rag or indeed brake cleaner as you have done.

did mine the other day whole loads different its awsome, bike stops now haha, i would offer you advice but looks like you have everything you need now