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20-12-04, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Viney

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Originally Posted by Scoobs

It is a bugger to bleed the brakes. Takes ages for the "bleed" to start, but when it does, it takes seconds. Took me about 25 minutes of lever pumping to get it going and then about 30 seconds to complete.

Try removing the banjo bolt and make sure the caliper is filled with oil. Make sure the reservoir is filled with oil. I then started pumping the lever with my hand over the top of the reservoir. I have got a one way bleed valve so you don't have to keep opening and shutting the bleed nipple. Don't know why it takes so long.

OIL

Dont you mean Fluid...young man

Yeah

Who ever heard of brake oil

20-12-04, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobs

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Originally Posted by Viney

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoobs

It is a bugger to bleed the brakes. Takes ages for the "bleed" to start, but when it does, it takes seconds. Took me about 25 minutes of lever pumping to get it going and then about 30 seconds to complete.

Try removing the banjo bolt and make sure the caliper is filled with oil. Make sure the reservoir is filled with oil. I then started pumping the lever with my hand over the top of the reservoir. I have got a one way bleed valve so you don't have to keep opening and shutting the bleed nipple. Don't know why it takes so long.

OIL

Dont you mean Fluid...young man

Yeah

Who ever heard of brake oil

But, BUt... oil is good for brakes... stops them squeaking!

Please see my damaged fairing for sale in the for sale section

20-12-04, 10:03 PM

During my 15k service they changed the oil, coolant and brake fluid and bled the systems within an hour.

...but i had to pay them

Viney · 20-12-04, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobs

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Originally Posted by Santa Claus

Obtain a good length of windscreen washer hose, the clear stuff. I'd recommend about 6-10ft. Attach it to the bleed nipple put the other end in your mouth and start to suck

, whilst undoing the nipple. As the fluid comes out you can see it flowing up the pipe. Close the nipple whilst still sucking,

Tried this. Couldn't suck anywhere near hard enough to draw the fluid through. My ears started to bleed!

I have had more practice...bugger, there goes my reputation

21-12-04, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Viney

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoobs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santa Claus

Obtain a good length of windscreen washer hose, the clear stuff. I'd recommend about 6-10ft. Attach it to the bleed nipple put the other end in your mouth and start to suck

, whilst undoing the nipple. As the fluid comes out you can see it flowing up the pipe. Close the nipple whilst still sucking,

Tried this. Couldn't suck anywhere near hard enough to draw the fluid through. My ears started to bleed!

I have had more practice...bugger, there goes my reputation

What reputation was that then Viney

21-12-04, 08:42 AM

I don't see the sense in risking swallowing brake fluid. Why not just get a good sized length of rope (preferable nylon), pump the lever till you get resistance, then use the rope to tie the lever in the squeeze position (a slip knot would work best) When you undo the bleed nipple, simply pull harder on the rope, and the lever should go all the way to the bar. Once it is there, close nipple and repeat. (dont foget to keep the rope tight till it is done) Just another approach.

( I must disclaim the above by saying that I haven't actually tried this. Just seems like it might work. )

21-12-04, 01:13 PM

Done it!!!!!!!! took res cap off this morning watched bubbles rising for a few mins topped it up. pump three times fluid comes out of nipple. 10 mins late both sides done. thanks for all your help.

Helpful hints in sv manual suggests to leave over night if no feeling at lever after pumping to allow air to rise into res. it must have been doing it all night and i got to see the last few bubbles.

Too slippery outside to test put note on handle bars to remind me when it comes out of hibernation.

21-12-04, 04:57 PM

So the top was off the reservoir all night? Isn't this a really bad idea with brake fluid?

21-12-04, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BaggaZee

So the top was off the reservoir all night? Isn't this a really bad idea with brake fluid?

It is a really bad idea as brake fluid is hydroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture. This can cause corrosion within the braking system and also boil when it gets heated. This causes air in the system which is compresable causing at best a spongey lever or at worst no brakes.

However, it sounds like the cap wasn't left off over night.

21-12-04, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobs

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaggaZee

So the top was off the reservoir all night? Isn't this a really bad idea with brake fluid?

It is a really bad idea as brake fluid is hydroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture. This can cause corrosion within the braking system and also boil when it gets heated. This causes air in the system which is compresable causing at best a spongey lever or at worst no brakes.

However, it sounds like the cap wasn't left off over night.

Bugger... That'll be an empty & re-fill job then Kev

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20-12-04, 10:03 PM	#13
curium Guest Posts: n/a	During my 15k service they changed the oil, coolant and brake fluid and bled the systems within an hour. ...but i had to pay them

21-12-04, 08:42 AM	#16
Junior Guest Posts: n/a	I don't see the sense in risking swallowing brake fluid. Why not just get a good sized length of rope (preferable nylon), pump the lever till you get resistance, then use the rope to tie the lever in the squeeze position (a slip knot would work best) When you undo the bleed nipple, simply pull harder on the rope, and the lever should go all the way to the bar. Once it is there, close nipple and repeat. (dont foget to keep the rope tight till it is done) Just another approach. ( I must disclaim the above by saying that I haven't actually tried this. Just seems like it might work. )

21-12-04, 01:13 PM	#17
kevbuck Guest Posts: n/a	Done it!!!!!!!! took res cap off this morning watched bubbles rising for a few mins topped it up. pump three times fluid comes out of nipple. 10 mins late both sides done. thanks for all your help. Helpful hints in sv manual suggests to leave over night if no feeling at lever after pumping to allow air to rise into res. it must have been doing it all night and i got to see the last few bubbles. Too slippery outside to test put note on handle bars to remind me when it comes out of hibernation.

21-12-04, 04:57 PM	#18
BaggaZee Guest Posts: n/a	So the top was off the reservoir all night? Isn't this a really bad idea with brake fluid?