Brake bleeding problem

[Hawk]

My brakes were begining to fade on my bike so I decided that it was time to bleed them. It's an '05 and I've not had to bleed them yet. I did the rear one first with no problem. Added fluid, pumped the brake, opened, pumped once, and then released valve and closed. I repeated untill fluid was flowing freely. The front brakes are where I ran into a BIG problem. I filled both the main (right) and left resivor. After I bleed the right brake, using the same method, I noticed that I lost a lot of tension in the lever. I then bleed the left and lost all tension in the lever. Pumping and releasing the lever I can get fluid to readily flow through the line, but I've now lost all pressure in the brake line. I was also concerend because the left resivor never moved. What could be causing this problem and how do I fix it lease: ?

 

[MC MUSTANG]

Welcome! For starters:
The right resevior is for the Brakes, the left is for the hydraulic clutch. That is why the level never moved; completely different system. I use a mity-vac; a small hand pump that sucks the fluid through - it helps to flush the lines as well as bleed them. They are inexpensive (around 15.00) and work very well.

 

[BA BUSA]

+1 Get a Mity Vac

 

[mike1180]

Also there are 2 bleed screws for the back brake.
Don't forget the second one.

Hey

Welcome!

 

[dadofthree]

and keep that shid off everything but the rags you're using. It will eat painted surfaces

 

[Hawk]

1) Where can I get this "mity-vac" 2) Is there anything else that could cause this problem?

 

[Cookie]

Sears, Amazon, etc., etc.

Mity Vac Brake Bleeding Kit

 

[GIXERHP]

any auto part store!

 

[GPW]

any auto part store!

 

[DEMMYM]

+1 Get a Mity Vac

+ another 1

They work great

 

[DEMMYM]

How much Brake fluid did you put in the Clutch Resevoir. ( Left side )


and

 

[Hawk]

not much, maybe a soda cap full. It was already at the top. Am I about to replace the clutch fluid or will it be ok?

 

[mike1180]

not much, maybe a soda cap full. It was already at the top. Am I about to replace the clutch fluid or will it be ok?

I replace and bleed the fluid in both front and rear brakes, and the clutch every year.
Cheap insurance I fugure.
Just me.

 

[Cookie]

not much, maybe a soda cap full. It was already at the top. Am I about to replace the clutch fluid or will it be ok?

All you do is take a little eye dropper, you know the type that look like a baster, and remove out as much as possible. Don't use any cloth or fiber towel that will leave residue that would contaminate your system. It IS your life.

Here's a fav fluid of mine to consider on all.

Exceeds DOT 3 and DOT 4 requirements.

Unique Low Moisture Activity (LMA) formulation provides maximum protection against vapor lock brake failure.

Maintains a higher boiling point than conventional brake fluids.

Superior protection against chloride and zinc corrosion of braking system parts.

Ideally suited for Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Saab, Volkswagen, Volvo, Honda, Acura, and many other brake systems.

Exceeds specifications SAE 1703, SAE 1704, ISO 4925, JIS K2233 and FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 and DOT 4.

 

[Hawk]

I went a nd picked up a "Mity Vac" from Cycle Gear today for $40. It was my first time using it so it took me about 40 mins to get the job done. But everything works great now . Where you guys when I was in college

 

[Cookie]

Where you guys when I was in college

With the girls.

 

[kjcili]

with the girls.

+1000

 

[kjcili]

I went a nd picked up a "Mity Vac" from Cycle Gear today for $40. It was my first time using it so it took me about 40 mins to get the job done. But everything works great now . Where you guys when I was in college

Whats done is done, but $40. holy bend u over and get some. did u at least get a reach around.
newbie.....