How to Bleed Your Motor Bike's Brakes No.

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make certain the bike is stable.

   This must be at least as thick as the disk, if thicker push the pads apart. careful the brake fluid does not over run the master cylinder reservoir. , NEVER ALLOW THE CALIPER TO HAND ON THE HOSE.
   
   YOU CAN INTERNALLY TEAR THE HOSES AND GUESS WHAT! WHEN YOU REALLY NEED YOUR BRAKES THEY FAIL. , A bit of electrical tap is also good to ensure it does not fall out. , This allows the oil to be changed at the same time.
   
   Most time the air in the brakes is caused by the breakdown of the fluid due to high temperature, regular changing will stop this and stop corrosion. ,,, (note you can also do the same by lowering the master cylinder to below the caliper. ,,,,,,
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   Step 2: Remove the whole caliper and use a thin piece of wood or metal to replace the disk in between the brake pads.

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   Step 3: Use a piece of wire though the caliper mounting holes to allow it to be hung from the handle bars or similar.

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   Step 4: Pump the brake lever to clamp the pads onto the spacer.

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   Step 5: Try sucking out the old oil in the reservoir (not right to the bottom) and put in new oil.

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   Step 6: Place a small hose onto the bleed screw nipple and into a tin can.

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   Step 7: Select a good fitting ring spanner for the bleed screw.

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   Step 8: Lift the brake caliper above the master cylinder and reservoir so the brake hose is straight not sagging.

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   Step 9: Get a second person to apply the brake and hold on.

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    Step 10: Crack open the caliper bleed valve and close before the other person takes the brake lever off.

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    Step 11: Repeat the bleed process as above until new oil comes out of the wheel cylinder and no air is present.

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    Step 12: Careful to not allow the reservoir to become less than 1/4 full or you may suck in air and you will need to start all over again.

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    Step 13: Replace the brake caliper and tension bolts correctly.

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    Step 14: Pump the brakes to get ready for the road/dirt/track and ensure no leaks.

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