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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Problem Reverse Bleeding Disc Brakes
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<blockquote data-quote="Alyson" data-source="post: 168037" data-attributes="member: 4839"><p>I've had a similar problem on my BMW R100CS with dual front disc brakes and a master cylinder at the handle bar. My hydraulic hoses were shot. I replaced them with new aftermarket ones and they never worked better. Use a good quality brake fluid as per manufactures instructions. Usually the D.O.T. rating is on the master cyl. cap. I bleed mine right wheel first, then left. I usually replace fluid every two years. My bike is parked inside. I talked with a Harley mech. and I was told they never bleed the front brakes unless there is a problem. Yikes. I cleaned out a master cylinder on my friends Harley. It looked like black mud inside. About an hour later she was on the road again. If you can squeeze the brake lever and nothing comes out the bleeder, then something is blocked. Hope this helps, Alyson</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alyson, post: 168037, member: 4839"] I've had a similar problem on my BMW R100CS with dual front disc brakes and a master cylinder at the handle bar. My hydraulic hoses were shot. I replaced them with new aftermarket ones and they never worked better. Use a good quality brake fluid as per manufactures instructions. Usually the D.O.T. rating is on the master cyl. cap. I bleed mine right wheel first, then left. I usually replace fluid every two years. My bike is parked inside. I talked with a Harley mech. and I was told they never bleed the front brakes unless there is a problem. Yikes. I cleaned out a master cylinder on my friends Harley. It looked like black mud inside. About an hour later she was on the road again. If you can squeeze the brake lever and nothing comes out the bleeder, then something is blocked. Hope this helps, Alyson [/QUOTE]
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