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Help Bleeding Brakes
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I am trying to bleed the brakes on my GSX600F. I only just got the bike and
when I got it the brake lever only stopped just before the handlebar.
I have rebuit the master cylinder but still can't get a solid lever.
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If you haven't already, make sure the pistons in your calipers aren't
siezed.
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Basically the thing seems to suck back with almost as much force as it
pushes forwards. I use a one man kit but couldn't understand why the fluid
disapeared back as fast as it came out so I bought another kit just in case.
I have now found that I can let the fluid out and then pinch the pipe and
have to wait 10-20 seconds before the handle fully returns.
Is this normal? I have done other bikes and have not had this problem or is
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It's a bike, issues with spongy brakes are perfectly normal, as are the
cures.
An oft quoted last ditch get the bubbles out involves tying back the
brake lever with a well tensioned tie wrap. Personally, being something
of a genius with not just wimmin but other dumb unthinking machines as
well, I have never had to resort to this but others who have recommend
it highly.
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the master cylinder just shot? If it is where can I get another without
breaking the bank I have been quoted close to £150 for an OEM one.
Help I want to ride the thing in what little summer we have.
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