Rear brake bleeding

[1SG CAV]

copy that front first then rear.... I did it the way I do cars back first then front. I'll rebleed them tomorrow. Thanks

[chief]

Sounds like there is still air in the lines someplace.

I bought a vacuum brake bleeding tool from a local parts place which helped with this process a lot. They are relatively cheap and easy to use. I have a plastic one as well, but have never used it.

[pcarrell]

I went to gadgets site and made the tool that he did for clutch fluid bleeding, then used it on the clutch and brakes.  Worked great!  Oh, and do the forward bleeder first, then the rear one.

[1SG CAV]

 I bled the rear like you said, but now it feels spongy. I thought maybe this style was something new. With all the bikes and cars I've replaced brakes on. Never seen two valves on one caliper.

[chief]

You bleed the rear using the same procedure as the front, except you do it for EACH valve. Bleed using one valve, when all air is gone, repeat the procedure using the other bleed valve.

I assume there are two due to the shape and size of the caliper. Air can be in one side or the other.

If you need info on bleeding brakes, in general, let me know and I'll write something up.

Cheers.

[1SG CAV]

OK what is the proper way to bleed the rear brakes? This is a first for me (with all the brakes I've replaced). There are two bleeder valves on the rear brakes, WHY?