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07-12-2009, 07:37 PM #1
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Bleeding Brakes?
The trusty Haynes manual says to have the dealer bleed the brakes if you have traction control (which I do)...Why is this? It mentions the need of a "Tech-1" or "T-100 (CAMS") tool..any ideas? The bleeding procedure it does describe sounds simple enough (simple to me as I've worked on BMW motorcycles with electronic servo activated ABS) But I want to be sure before try...
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07-12-2009, 07:51 PM #2
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Never had a problem....as long as the ABS block doesn't have air in it. Which it shouldn't...unless the master ran dry.
I always just do it the regular old way. Pump, release. Start furthest away from the master and work to the closest wheel.
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07-13-2009, 05:03 AM #3
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07-13-2009, 05:28 AM #4
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Pumping and releasing is an old wifes tale. Its not the proper way and just makes more trouble as it actually aerates the more.
Easiest way to bleed the system is to fill the master cylinder then open ALL the bleeders, check it every 10 mins or so and keep the master cyl full. Once they all run clear you can close them and you will be good to go.
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07-13-2009, 05:49 AM #5
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+1 on no pumping.
That method comes from the old 4 wheel drum brakes & single master cylinder days.
A variation of the old method is press & hold.
No pumping.....just press & hold.
It prevents the fluid from aerating as mentioned.
Pressure bleeding or a mityvac great.
Gravity bleeding as mentioned above is a great way too.
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07-13-2009, 05:54 AM #6
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I agree with you completely, want a even faster method go buy a set of the auto bleeder screws.
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07-13-2009, 10:34 AM #7
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07-13-2009, 10:41 AM #8
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07-13-2009, 11:28 AM #9
I have never had a problem but then again I don't really pump the brakes. I crack the valve and just press down and hold untill the valve is closed again and then let off and do it again. The gravity feed is good if your working by your self and don't have anyone around.
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07-13-2009, 04:48 PM #10
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As I said Ive worked on BMW bikes and they require a specific sequence for bleeding the abs pump. My concern is Ive got to remove the calipers and just want to know what I'm I for if the system runs dry...
2002 WS6
SLP FULL LENGTH HEADERS
HIGH FLOW CATS
LOUD MOUTH W/ 4" TIPS
SPEC STAR STAGE 2 CLUTCH
LIGHT WEIGHT Z06 FLYWHEEL
BLK Z06 RIMS
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07-13-2009, 04:54 PM #11
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07-13-2009, 05:05 PM #12
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Plenty of those around the bike shop
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07-13-2009, 05:06 PM #13
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07-13-2009, 05:24 PM #14
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07-13-2009, 05:59 PM #16
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07-13-2009, 09:40 PM #17
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I have had the brake lines off my car for over 6 months....didn't run the master or the ABS block dry....
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07-13-2009, 09:49 PM #18
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