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Post by muckerboy2205 on Sept 1, 2009 13:20:19 GMT
Help, i'm a div 900 rider and i would like to lern how to do my own brakes so it would save me some money, i have a none return valve kit but have not got a clue how to use it, is there anyone in the bristol area who would b kind enough to spend some time to show me. Any help would be welcome .  Many thanks |
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Post by m40man on Sept 1, 2009 17:27:45 GMT
Help, i'm a div 900 rider and i would like to lern how to do my own brakes so it would save me some money, i have a none return valve kit but have not got a clue how to use it, is there anyone in the bristol area who would b kind enough to spend some time to show me. Any help would be welcome . Many thanks I'll be at home (near Wantage) this Saturday if you wanted to pop over? Not right on your doorstep, admittedly, but close enough perhaps? Some will tell you its a good idea to check nuts & bolts after I've been near a bike. Don't listen to em   . |
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Post by muckerboy2205 on Sept 1, 2009 19:05:03 GMT
would like to but don't finish work till 6pm, so not sure if thats ok with u, some has told mt that i could use a syringe to take the old fluid out, replace with new and then just pump the foot brake
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Post by m40man on Sept 1, 2009 21:27:06 GMT
would like to but don't finish work till 6pm, so not sure if thats ok with u, some has told mt that i could use a syringe to take the old fluid out, replace with new and then just pump the foot brake If you currently have good pressure & you're replacing the fluid 'cos its time, then yes - more or less. Much of the fluid is in the lines & the calipers though - so you need to bleed the system & run a couple of master cylinders worth of new fluid through, to fully replace the old stuff. Have a read of this: www.therevcounter.com/motorbike-articles/34369-motorbike-brakes-beginners-information-bleeding-guide.htmlI'm guessing that you work somewhere near-ish to where you live - so getting over to mine with much daylight left to actually do much is probably not on for Saturday  . Have a go, using that website (there are also loads of videos on youtube, if you want to watch someone else before having a go yourself.) Or if you'd prefer to do it with someone else to hand, suggest another day / time. If I'm free, I'll let you know. |
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Post by CD on Sept 2, 2009 7:55:37 GMT
The syringe idea pushed new fliud up from the caliper end rather than down from the master cylinder. It (usually) works for me but its no garantee and sometimes the last few air bubbles just wont get out.
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. Have a go, using that website (there are also loads of videos on youtube, if you want to watch someone else before having a go yourself.) Or if you'd prefer to do it with someone else to hand, suggest another day / time. If I'm free, I'll let you know.