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Posted by greenbarn
- March 12, 2013, 09:34:21 AMI always just use the master cylinder to pump the fluid through - except for very infrequent instances when that doesn't work for some reason. It's just a lot simpler, no extra tools to clean up, and works just as well. Only drawback is you need a helper if you can't reach the brake pedal and the bleeder at the same time - but you can usually on a bike. I just did the flushed the rear fluid on mine last weekend and it only took about 5 minutes.
Posted by DC
- March 12, 2013, 07:07:52 AMI will probably go back to what someone here recommended to me a while back. Just get a syringe and some plastic tubing.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 11, 2013, 19:06:21 PMgood to know because I have one on order so I'll have to watch for that .......
Posted by John Hopkins
- March 11, 2013, 18:26:27 PMQuote from: smokey422 on March 11, 2013, 16:27:42 PMI agree with this, mine works fine but if you put the fluid container on facing the wrong way round you will get all of the above problems..
John.
Posted by smokey422
- March 11, 2013, 16:27:42 PMQuote from: DC on March 11, 2013, 07:14:24 AMI bought one of those. . . the higher-end model made out of metal. They have mixed reviews. It's hit or miss with these. I knew that going in and thought I'd take a chance on it anyway. In my case, the one I got, just plain didn't work.
I had just finished replacing clutch master and slave cylinders on my old car. Then it was time to bleed the clutch system. All the fittings fit tight enough. The unit is supposed to create a vacuum, and all it does is hiss and leak air. It's not capable of creating a vacuum. The needle on the gauge never moved. I tried plugging up one of the places it was leaking air from, but it was still leaking in other places. . . . . . . I'll just do it manually. This piece of garbage is going back.
Read the reviews on these. Sometimes you get a good one and sometimes you get a bad one. Good luck.
Sorry to hear about your problems, the one I've got is a plastic one and has worked fine for years. As you say, sometimes it's in the luck of the draw.
Smokey
Posted by 49Reo
- March 11, 2013, 13:28:54 PMA word of caution. Brake fluid is not friendly to paint. Be careful not to spill any on your paint job, or you will be very angry with yourself....
Posted by DC
- March 11, 2013, 07:14:24 AMI bought one of those. . . the higher-end model made out of metal. They have mixed reviews. It's hit or miss with these. I knew that going in and thought I'd take a chance on it anyway. In my case, the one I got, just plain didn't work.
I had just finished replacing clutch master and slave cylinders on my old car. Then it was time to bleed the clutch system. All the fittings fit tight enough. The unit is supposed to create a vacuum, and all it does is hiss and leak air. It's not capable of creating a vacuum. The needle on the gauge never moved. I tried plugging up one of the places it was leaking air from, but it was still leaking in other places. . . . . . . I'll just do it manually. This piece of garbage is going back.
Read the reviews on these. Sometimes you get a good one and sometimes you get a bad one. Good luck.
Posted by smokey422
- March 09, 2013, 17:09:32 PMI didn't mention it in my original post but a Mity-Vac is worth its' weight in gold when bleeding clutches and brakes. And if you change fluids yearly you will find you have far less problems with rebuilds and dragging brakes.
Smokey
Posted by chief
- March 02, 2013, 21:26:33 PMClick on the AMAZON STORE link on the home page and you can find and order Mity Vac and other stuff from our Amazon Store. We get a commission which is put back into supporting the site.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 01, 2013, 19:24:18 PMHarbour Freight and look for a Mity Vac.......
Posted by John Hopkins
- March 01, 2013, 15:05:37 PMBleeding brakes and clutch can be very easy or hard..
This is the best way and also the easiest..
Buy a hand held vacuum pump and bleeder kit ( if you don't know what it is just google WPI TECHNIC item # 5202..and buy something that looks like it) they cost about $30 and come with full instructions..
It will take about fifteen minutes to bleed your bike properly..follow the assembly instructions carefully the first time you use it and clean it and put it away until next time.
John.
Posted by smokey422
- March 01, 2013, 15:04:26 PMI second Troll's suggestion. I usually just go to the auto parts store and they usually have DOT 4 in stock there.
Smokey
Posted by Troll
- March 01, 2013, 14:24:58 PMD.O.T. 4 from a sealed container. I would buy 2 12 oz containers and keep one closed. Depending on how good you are at bleeding, one should be enough...but if you run out, you have a spare.......
Posted by Anti-hero
- March 01, 2013, 14:00:17 PMAnybody know a recommendable brake fluid and how much I would need? Looking to change my brake fluid first time doing it as well thought I save a few bucks doing it myself and gain some experience thanks guys...