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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MOTORCYCLE => Topic started by: solman on January 12, 2008, 03:09:44 AM

Title: new brake lines
Post by: solman on January 12, 2008, 03:09:44 AM

I was finally able to get some Galfer SS lines.  I can't wait to try them out.  During the bleeding process, I noticed that I was running in the same problem as I did with the rear.  I pump and pump and nothing.  It took me  few days to get my rear straightened out.  My front was going the same route.  I got to thinking about buying a vacuum bleeder.   Problem is that I didn't want to spend $40 on a vacuum bleeder.  Well I found a poor man's way to bleed the brakes with a vacuum bleeder.  I hooked up the bleed hose to a spray bottle.  I pumped it and used it as a vacuum bleeder.  It actually worked and was done within a reasonable time.   So my cost for a vacuum bleeder was $1.

Title: Re: new brake lines
Post by: Dragbike on January 12, 2008, 09:18:37 PM

 :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :duh:
Thanks I WILL remember that one!
Brent

Title: Re: new brake lines
Post by: solman on January 12, 2008, 09:25:44 PM

Just to clarify, I didn't use the bottle, just the sprayer.

Title: Re: new brake lines
Post by: pmackie on January 12, 2008, 11:36:22 PM

Hey Solman...

This is a GREAT IDEA!! :thanks:

I don't usually have problems bleeding lines, and I have not normally needed to use a vacuum set-up, but this is likely what I will try the next time.

Title: Re: new brake lines
Post by: solman on January 12, 2008, 11:59:53 PM

Yea, the problem I ran into was getting the initial pressure.  Once I got that, the rest was easy.  I took it for a test ride and the difference was awesome.  The braking feels so much better. :motorsmile: