RVF - NC35 Squidgy front brakes
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RVF - NC35 Squidgy front brakes
Put new HEL brake lines on & new oil & front brakes still 'feel' a bit squidgy (compared to my GSXR600K4), any ideas please?
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Re: RVF - NC35 Squidgy front brakes
Sounds like air is present. Try bleeding from the master cylinder end also.
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Re: RVF - NC35 Squidgy front brakes
If you ziptie the lever to the bars overnight that should encourage any bubbles in it to rise to the top - and make the lever much firmer than before..
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Re: RVF - NC35 Squidgy front brakes
Ooh Good tip!! Will remember that!!
CMSMJ1 wrote:If you ziptie the lever to the bars overnight that should encourage any bubbles in it to rise to the top - and make the lever much firmer than before..
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Re: RVF - NC35 Squidgy front brakes
i also found on the old RVF calipers when i had them if you have the pistons clamped right into the caliper, it makes it easier to expell and bleed through any air in the brake fluid.
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