Subject: Re: Progress Report
Author: Chris Berry
Date: Sep 15, 2001, 2:48 PM
Post ID: 1708252093
Bleed the front brake completely. Air gets trapped behind the pistons in
the calipers. Run a hose from the bleeder valves into a bottle with brake
fluid in it. Bleed as normal. THEN remove the front wheel, and with the
bleeders cracked open, compress the pistons fully into the calipers and
close the bleeders. Be careful to use even centered pressure or you will F
it up big time. This should get rid of the air behind the cylinders. Do it
again if neccessary. If this doesn't work, it's beyond my experience and
you'll need to call Mark.
Hope this helps!
Chris in NC
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