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Post by kattman on Feb 4, 2013 14:27:29 GMT -5
After I replaced the steering stem I can not get the front brake to work.
Anyone have a trick to get the air out of the master cylinder?
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Post by MEAN_MOTOFINO on Feb 4, 2013 14:54:25 GMT -5
Vacuum bleed or pressure bleed.
I am cheap so I used a TURKEY BASTER on my buddys when his wouldnt bleed lol it worked good. I had to force fluid from the caliper up to the master to get the air out. Then bleed as normal..
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Post by kattman on Feb 4, 2013 15:09:48 GMT -5
TURKEY BASTER! Nice idea. I'm going to Wal-mart! Thanks, I let you know if I have success.
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Post by MEAN_MOTOFINO on Feb 4, 2013 15:46:17 GMT -5
I wasnt really recommending it.... just putting it out there lol
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Post by kattman on Feb 4, 2013 17:06:21 GMT -5
Hey I am open for any easy fixes! cheaper the better!
Well I to a pharmacy, picked up a 10mm syringe filled it with brake fluid, pushed it in , suck it in and still no results!
I really think if I can get the brake pads to seat I will have brakes
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Post by scootnwinn on Feb 4, 2013 17:13:27 GMT -5
When you say the brakes don't work what do you mean?? Does the lever travel to the grip? Or do they just not grab?? More explanation may be helpful...
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Post by kattman on Feb 4, 2013 17:43:35 GMT -5
The Brake pad gap to the roter is way too large! the piston in the caliper will not "pump out" and stay
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Post by inuyasha on Feb 4, 2013 17:50:31 GMT -5
The Brake pad gap to the roter is way too large! the piston in the caliper will not "pump out" and stay Hi You state that you replaced the steering stem, why was that? If it was because of damage due to a collision you may have damaged the caliper also and will need to replace that as well Take care and ride safely Yours Hank |
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