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Posted by 1SG CAV
 - March 19, 2010, 20:52:18 PM

 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.

Posted by chief
 - March 19, 2010, 12:06:38 PM

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.

Posted by 1SG CAV
 - March 18, 2010, 21:15:04 PM

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?

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