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Over the winter I decided to upgrade the stock brakes with braided lines and 4-pot 03 GXSR600 calipers. I also cleaned and rebuilt all the calipers on the bike just for good measure (BTW For those that don't have an air compressor, I managed to pop out all the caliper pistons using a regular tire pump). Now I have to fill the whole system (front and back) with brake fluid, and this is the only tool at my disposal: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=98864 So... SVers can you critique my plan and give me some pointers? I've never bled brakes before so the more details the better
Rear:
Crack the bleeder, and attach 'the tool' to it. Start pouring brake fluid in the reservoir while pumping the brake pedal. Once fluid with no bubbles comes out the other end, tighten the bleeder.
Fronts:
Crack one of the bleeders and attach the tool to it. Start pouring brake fluid in the reservoir while pumping the brake lever. Once fluid with no bubbles comes out the other end, tighten the bleeder. Repeat for the other side.
I'm pretty sure I'm missing something cause this seems way too easy ??? Help me out guys!
Rear:
Crack the bleeder, and attach 'the tool' to it. Start pouring brake fluid in the reservoir while pumping the brake pedal. Once fluid with no bubbles comes out the other end, tighten the bleeder.
Fronts:
Crack one of the bleeders and attach the tool to it. Start pouring brake fluid in the reservoir while pumping the brake lever. Once fluid with no bubbles comes out the other end, tighten the bleeder. Repeat for the other side.
I'm pretty sure I'm missing something cause this seems way too easy ??? Help me out guys!