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Old 05-12-2011, 03:44 PM
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Bleeding Brakes

I have rebuilt & replaced the M/C. I know a lot of air got into the lines. I been bleeding them & I'm still getting A LOT of bubbles out of them. Is it normal after replacing the M/C to get so many & as much bubbles? The fluid is clear now, I can even see the bottom of the M/C reservoir.

I wonder if put something in backwards when putting the M/C back together... Before bleeding, I could not find any leaks around the M/C.


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I would get the feeling that the system is suckin' air somewhere.
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Did you bench bleed the master cylinder?
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Bleeding Brakes

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Yea, I bench bled it and all went well. I'm looking for air leaks, I'm thinking at the fitting going to the bleeder valve.
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disks an drums rear? be sure master full open both front bleed valves(being sure they ar not pluged)leave them open for 5 or 10 min they will self bleed.close them then open 1 rear have a helper push pedal to floor and hold close valve.repeat til solid flow.go to other side repeat.should have pedal.if ther is a line leak it will showup on the shop floor. make sure resevoir is full at all times ,and bleed valves not pluged, as often they ar full of road dirt good luck cliff
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If you have drum's on back... Make sure you have them with a little drag on them... Are you will be bleeding them for a while... I have seen people bleed all day because the drums where not set right.. The back have to tighten up to get a good pedal...Hope this help's you..
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