Dec 20, 2012 - 11:20 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 18, '08 From Oxford, England Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I recently overhauled both rear calipers and now i've put them back on they require bleeding. With the help of a friend who did the pedal pushing I first bled the rear left (passenger, uk) caliper which went fine. However the rear right one just will not bleed. Nothing comes out as far as I can tell, not even air. I have taken the bleed nipple off and it is not obstructed, i can blow air through it. What the hell is causing this? I'd really appreciate some help as the weather is grim and my only other means of transportation is a motorbike.
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Dec 20, 2012 - 1:11 PM
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This is part of why its suggested to take a section of hose(preferably clear), plug one end over the brake bleeder nipple, and submerge the other end in a jar partially filled with brake fluid. You will see if air or fluid is going into the jar.
I'd verify that the brake fluid reservoir isnt losing fluid while you attempt to bleed the problem caliper(would indicate a leak) and check the brake line for kinks or bends. |
LTom Trouble Bleeding Rear Brakes Dec 20, 2012 - 11:20 AM
czwalga Why are you bleeding your brakes, did you do somet... Dec 20, 2012 - 1:04 PM
LTom I took the callipers apart and replaced the seals ... Dec 20, 2012 - 1:29 PM
Nial Have you checked the brake line for kinks? Dec 20, 2012 - 1:39 PM
LTom QUOTE (Nial @ Dec 20, 2012 - 1:39 PM... Dec 20, 2012 - 1:56 PM
Tigawoods get some speedbleeder fittings. that will help spe... Dec 20, 2012 - 2:01 PM
Nial It helps to have the ignition on when bleeding bra... Dec 20, 2012 - 3:38 PM
Galcobar Bleeding one port at a time, starting with the por... Dec 20, 2012 - 9:02 PM
LTom QUOTE (Galcobar @ Dec 20, 2012 - 9:0... Dec 21, 2012 - 6:54 AM
trdproven you could tell if its a brake booster. usually yo... Dec 21, 2012 - 1:41 AM
czwalga I'm not convinced you have no air coming out. ... Dec 21, 2012 - 7:27 AM
LTom UPDATE: Problem solved
I opened both the rear ble... Dec 21, 2012 - 9:33 AM
czwalga No problems glad you got it solved. It can take a... Dec 21, 2012 - 10:12 AM
enderswift All future brake/clutch bleeding problems solved:
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