joandemma Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Just had 2 days trying to sort out back brake after banjo came loose, finally got it sorted. Thought I should put method on here. Undo caliper on back wheel, undo master cylinder and take off hose from top up reservoir which is on master cylinder. Next fill a plastic syringe with fluid and pump through from this point on master cylinder- crack off bleed nipple, while pumping through you must keep turning caliper so any air can escape from it. When you are sure there is no more air in master to caliper run (test by pushing up inside master for any sponginess - leave syringe on when doing this.) remove syringe and reconnect top up reservoir pipe. Fill top up reservoir and then flick pipe with your finger and you will see bubbles rising to top of level - keep repeating till you are sure all air is out- takes a few minutes to do. Do not be tempted to squeeze pipe with pliers on last step as this will pump air into master and you will have to start all over again -I speak from experience. Hope this helps someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdn280 Posted December 1, 2006 Report Share Posted December 1, 2006 Thanks for the tip, cause I've had the banjo bolt come loose a couple times, and it seems to be from the fact its almost impossible to get it in a position so that the swingarm will not hit it in some part of the stroke. I've been trying to get the rear bled properly for a year now, but it sucks a lot of the time. I use a syringe too, but I don't think I could bleed it right unless I stood the bike totally upright with the caliper at the bottom. All i need is a couple volunteers to hold it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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