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Posted 15 March 2021 - 03:47 pm
I wonder how a 19mm MC with non ABS brakes would feel, because it displaces more fluid for the same lever travel, but requires more force to do so
All 900 from 2004 had the 19mm MC not just the ABS which I think explains the lack of braking compared to the earlier models with a 14mm MC
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Posted 15 March 2021 - 05:25 pm
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Posted 15 March 2021 - 06:28 pm
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Posted 15 March 2021 - 06:57 pm
Just won't go.
Posted 15 March 2021 - 06:58 pm
If you have one of the suction oil extracor pumps they can help bleeding and fluid change by sucking the fluid through, just keep the reservoir topped up enough, I've used mine for bleeding the diesel system on my boat many a time after filter changes.
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Carpe Citizen
Posted 15 March 2021 - 07:20 pm
You want it done right... Do it yourself, eh? Any tricks to the fluid change?
Amen to that !
It only takes a little bit of air, I splashed out on a full bottle of DOT 4 fluid and just kept pumping....it probably took about 200ml before the lever developed a solid resistance
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Posted 15 March 2021 - 08:24 pm
Done mine lots of times, some of them extremely frustrating, reverse bleed as mentioned above is the best option me thinks and it's quick, tie back the lever overnight.
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Posted 16 March 2021 - 07:29 am
A real pain in the arse, I have had to suck and spit to get enough air out 
- then tied lever overnight a coupla times. Worked a treat, though.
Just won't go.
Posted 16 March 2021 - 07:55 am
I have had to suck and spit to get enough air out
Would it have been better to just pay the mechanic in cash instead? 
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Carpe Citizen
Posted 16 March 2021 - 08:45 am
Would it have been better to just pay the mechanic in cash instead?
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Posted 16 March 2021 - 08:47 am
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Posted 16 March 2021 - 08:52 am
Once you've finished bleeding and closed the bleed nipples then tie back the brake lever over night, this will leave the hole in the MC open so any residue air can rise and escape, i usually have a stiff lever after bleeding but tie back anyway..
Would it have been better to just pay the mechanic in cash instead?
Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.
Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead Gone to Heaven
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Posted 16 March 2021 - 05:29 pm
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Posted 17 March 2021 - 06:55 am
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Posted 17 March 2021 - 07:32 am
Suck and spit... With brake fluid, tools exist for this
https://www.amazon.c...8VGC303HC206WJF
...and I have a tool like this, it just doesn't work as well as the "real deal".
If it were something I do often, I would probably investigate more.
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Posted 18 March 2021 - 04:16 pm
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Posted 19 March 2021 - 10:02 am
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Posted 19 March 2021 - 05:01 pm
If your sure you have the air out then i think you must have a leak somewhere !!
Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.
Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead Gone to Heaven
1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space Gone to Heaven Sorted and on the Road Mick it's the bike that Jack built
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Posted 26 March 2021 - 05:23 am
full o shoite
Posted 26 March 2021 - 06:38 am
You can check the hoses by clamping at the top and then clamping at the bottom to feel the difference.
Never seen a pipe do what you're suggesting without seeing the pipe swelling under pressure.
Having said that a braided set up should give you an improvement over 19 year old lines.
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