Help with Brakes

Hi All,

I'm having a few brake issues. My diversion failed it's MOT due to
Binding front brakes, so I have set about trying to remedie this. I have
taken the brakes off, removed the pads, and then re-attached the brakes
to try and pump the cylinders out (Yeah Yeah, I now know I should have
done this first). Anyway, I can't get any pressure into the front brake
system. Has anyone got any Hints or Tips?


Thanks
John

 

Sounds like you will need to bleed them first so the pressure can be applied
properly.

Using a heat gun NOT a blowtorch you could try warming the callipers to
assist in releasing then pump the lever to pressure the cylinders out. Might
be a good idea to place a lump of wood in between the cylinder and the
opposite side of the casing in case they let go suddenly.


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Robbo

Trophy 1200 (HEHEHEH..IT'S MINE!)
BMW K100 RS 1984
"Fairly Quick" status. Silver level
BotaFOF #19. E.O.S.M 2001/2002/2003/2004.
B.O.S.M 2003, 2004
FURSWB#1 KotL..YTC449
PM#7
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Taking this to the "I am a complete numpty level" Any suggestions on
easy ways of doing this. I've tried: Plastic pipe from bleed nipple to a
pot of brake fluid, pump the lever thing, and I get fluid coming out of
the bleed nipple and no air (on either side). am I missing something.

Ok, that sounds like an idea, Should I not be feeling a little bit of
pressure in the brake lever though?

Thanks

John

 

Attach pipe to nipple. Insert other end of pipe in jar of fluid. Pump lever
3 or 4 times, hold IN and release nipple to allow fluid to escape. Do up
nipple BEFORE releasing lever. Repeat until air is expunged from system and
bubble free fluid is seen in jar. Obviously cover any paintwork with PLENTY
of rags etc to prevent damage to it. Brake fluid is an excellent paint
stripper.


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Robbo

Trophy 1200 (HEHEHEH..IT'S MINE!)
BMW K100 RS 1984
"Fairly Quick" status. Silver level
BotaFOF #19. E.O.S.M 2001/2002/2003/2004.
B.O.S.M 2003, 2004
FURSWB#1 KotL..YTC449
PM#7
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