Bleeding rear brake question.

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  1. phantomx0_1

    phantomx0_1 Active Member

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    Just fitted my R&G rear sets. All apart from the brake light sensor. The new sensor for the rearsets replaces the bolt that holds the banjo as I assume the new sensor works on fluid pressure. It says I will need to bleed the brake. Or can I get away with it! I don't think I will!!

    Now having never bled brakes before. Is it easy to do? If so what do I need, tools wise?

    No rush for it as hardley ever use the rear brake on its own. :p
     
    #1 phantomx0_1, Jul 27, 2012
  2. martinowen

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    Best thing to do is replace the bleed nipples with speed bleeders they take seconds to fit and have a one way valve so you just pump the brake until all air is out instead of the old - open the bleeder press the peddle close the bleeder release the peddle etc over and over!
    Save you loads of time and effort mate
     
    #2 martinowen, Jul 27, 2012
  3. Garyb

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    Before now I used a large syringe with pipe attached.draw on the syringe slowly. This drags the fluid through. Don't forget to keep the brake fluid topped up.
    Once it's running clear with no bubbles tighten your nipple up. Job done, no need to pump brake pedal. The syringe replaced this.
    Even I can do this one.
    Let us know how you get on :)
     
    #3 Garyb, Jul 28, 2012
  4. BoroRich

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    If you were closer I'd lend you my mityvac pump. Pretty damned simple. As Gary said though, really important that you keep the level in the reservoir topped up as you bleed or you'll end up sucking more air into the pipes.
     
    #4 BoroRich, Jul 28, 2012
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    If you havent got a mot coming up soon, i wouldnt even worry about it, leave it how it is for now!
    Esp if you havent bled brakes before... easy to do though... but then you will need to connect the wire up aswell, unless it comes with a oem connector
     
    #5 vic_ster51, Jul 28, 2012
  6. phantomx0_1

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    The wires do need connecting that's the easy bit. It's just the bleeding that scares me! What kinda kit do I need?

    No MOT anytime soon though have a couple of years yet so I will probably just leave it!
     
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  7. scooby

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    eh? it takes 1 minute to bleed the rear caliper.wrap the caliper in a towel,pump up the rear brake by hand, 8mm spanner on the bleed nipple,1/2 turn to realease pressure,when nothing but fluid comes out job done.

    bleed systems are fine when doing full brake systems,but for something as small as the rear brake,takes literally 1 minute to do the manual way
     
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