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5 minute Brake Bleed

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Freakonaleash, Apr 10, 2012.

  1. Freakonaleash

    Freakonaleash New Member

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    Hello all, Just finished a brake system rebuild and cleaning and was dreading the brake bleed. Untill I read about a vaccuum thread, so i tried my hand pump and worked like a charm. Opened the bleeder screw a turn and a half, had my helper holder the correct size tip to the screw. The brake lever was held with tape. M/C cover off and filled. Set the pump to deflate and slowly pumped away until the first sign of fluid, (filled m/c resevoir as needed) could actually see the fluid level fall. Then proceeded to bleed with the brake lever (with helper) turning bleeder screw in-out as you would do a regular bleed. In the matter of minutes handle hard as a rock, and just repeated the process for the second caliper. Just wanted to share my great sucess and hope it helps anyone,,, the pump was a wal-mart inflatables for about 29$ I know not everyone will have this pump but i had it laying around anyway,,,,,XJBIKES ROCKS
     

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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Or you can use a Mity-Vac; it does the same thing.
     
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    FJ111200 Active Member

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    Or you can use your finger and thumb.
     
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    Freakonaleash New Member

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    Just thought the thread might have helped anyone who has struggled with their brake bleed. (When finger and thumb) was not working very well. And was suggesting ANOTHER method that has worked.
     
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    Yep, with as often as this comes up I think it's good to post what worked for you!
     
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    Freakonaleash
    thank you im about to re due my calipers any idea is nice to know dont let some people smart off to you.
     
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