Galfer brake and clutch line installation.

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Anything special I need to know before I begin?

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If you don't have a Mighty Vac, or something to push or pull fluid through the lines with...good luck:laugh:
You can buy a horse syringe(they come without needles)from a farm supply store for a couple bucks.
Put a clear hose on, fill with fluid, put the hose on the caliper, and push the fluid up the line(MC cap off).
Otherwise, a Mighty Vac makes it easy.
Also, after the brakes are bled, zip tie the brake lever to the bar over night(I put cardboard around the grip and lever so the zip tie doesn't damage them(scratched lever, kinked or torn grip).
Bleed again one more time. This will get all the air out and give you the best possible lever pressure.

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I just went to CVS and asked for the biggest syringe they had. Think I payed a dollar for it.

Now would be a good time to put speed bleeders on if the thought has ever crossed your mind. They will make the second bleeding easier after a couple of rides.

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Any suggestions on bypassing the hard clutch line segment. I guess you can zip tie the new line to it or is there a more elegant way.

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I just completely removed the old clutch line and ran the new one in the stock location.

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Thanks guys. Looking forward to this upgrade.
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