Bleeding ABS system.....

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  1. Jay Floyd

    Jay Floyd Active Member

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    Hi all, i have recently bought a 2020 CBR1000RR-R.... I am in the process of buying HEL callipers and MC.
    So my question is.... How easy is it to bleed the ABS system once i have fitted my new callipers and MC?
    TIA
     
  2. Jez

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    when I service my callipers I remove the banjo bolt then put a 10mm bolt though the end of the line with seals each side to stop the fluid coming out, then after refitting bleed as normal.
    the master cyl I have reverse bled from the calliper nipple using power bleed
    the 26 page bleed set up seemed very complicated and my way has worked ok on mine
    I remove the callipers most years and have fitted new Hel lines and master cyl, just make sure you do not put air into the system always bleed away from the ABS system, I am not saying this is the right way but has worked for me for 7 years 2014 bike.
     
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  3. Jay Floyd

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    Cheers for the heads up Jez... I will be fitting new calipers amd MC.... this should be fun o_O
     
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    Same as above, I only bleed the ABS if i need to.
    Changed the MC and removed the calipers using the same method as Jez without doing the full ABS bleed, though I used a piece of bicycle inner tube and a spring clamp around the banjo to stop the leaks
     
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