Thread: Brake problems
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Old 10-24-2016, 08:23 AM   #8
ben2go   ben2go is offline
 
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I use a large syringe to reverse bleed my brake systems.It works by pushing brake fluid up through the brake caliper bleeder into the master cylinder.Make sure there's no air leaks around the bleeder by giving it a couple wraps of teflon tape.It's cheap.Air wants to travel to the highest point in fluid.This method pushes the air up and out while filling the system.It has worked better than the lever pumping method or using a vacuum bleeder.There's a lot of vids on youtube about it.Just go slow when injecting the fluid.The air needs time to push out of the mater cylinder.The big syringes can be purchased fairly cheaply at farm supply store or contact a vet that deals with large animals.

When you're done,pull the syringe apart,wipe it down really good,and store it in a ziploc bag away from sun light.My syringes last me five or six years before they start to swell and have problems going back together.


 
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