Vision linked brakes bled
RedRider
Posted 2014-04-28 4:39 AM (#155707)
Subject: Vision linked brakes bled


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Anny is an '09 with 63,000+ miles. This is the first time I have had air in the brake lines. Bad winter and I only got out twice.
Called Kyle and he took her in Friday morning. It took longer to get her in the shop than to bleed the brakes. Nice job, Kyle.

Back on the road in 100% top notch condition.
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johnnyvision
Posted 2014-04-28 6:21 PM (#155734 - in reply to #155707)
Subject: Re: Vision linked brakes bled


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so did he replace the rear break line or just bleed the center bleeder on the right front caliper. Did he change all the break fluid
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RedRider
Posted 2014-04-29 4:24 AM (#155747 - in reply to #155707)
Subject: Re: Vision linked brakes bled


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Just bled the brakes. Don't know anyone that could do all that work in that much time. 63,000+ miles and see you at Sturgis?
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varyder
Posted 2014-04-29 5:29 AM (#155748 - in reply to #155707)
Subject: Re: Vision linked brakes bled


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New Bohemia, VA
having read the pain some have shared in bleeding the brakes, I thought it was really complicated so I put off replacing my rear caliper assembly for a couple of years. Yes, years! I finally got to the point I couldn't put it off any longer and prepared myself to be without riding for a while. I didn't have a pressure bleeding so I was going to have the wife to pump the brake, but I never needed to get her. I gravity bleed the rear caliper and then did the two front ones by holding the brake lever down to clear out the old fluid. On the initial pump up after I was done, it was tight. That's been about a month ago with no issues, and it took about 20 minutes, the hardest part was getting the axle back through.

Glad you're on the road ago, and one day I'd like to roll to Sturgis, maybe this year. You all enjoy.
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