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Old 08-10-2021, 03:02 PM
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When starting fresh with everything new, the master cylinder needs to be bench blead or you'll never get all the air out. I like to use to bent tubes that aim the fluid back into the reservoir instead of using the plugs. (much easier). from there install the entire system. then I start from the furthest point first. I use a 1 man bleeder. all it is, is a tube into a little bottle that has a magnet on it so it can be placed on the rotor/drum. I open the bleeder and pump the brake slowly around 5-10 times depending how much fluid is used up in the master. you need to put the lid on the mast before pumping or you'll make a mess. you also need to ensure you do not run the master dry or you may need to bench bleed the master again. Once you see fluid coming out of the clear tube you may see it gravity bleed. From there I wait until all the bubbles are gone or just keep pumping the brake and filling the master until there are no bubbles. Then move to the next furthest location and repeat.

It’s not a hard process, just takes time.

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