BRAKE BLEEDING PROBLEM

:woohoo: Anyone know of a problem with getting brakes too bleed when using Dot 5 silicone fluid???



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Please let us know if you are working on a bike and if so which model. KZ front brakes can be a challenge to bleed if you let air get in the lines.

Regarding DOT-5 brake fluid. What did you do to prepare for switching to DOT-5? How did you go about removing ALL the old brake fluid and flushing the system before adding DOT-5? Are you aware that if you still have any DOT-3 or 4 in the brake system DOT-5 will turn it into Jello? DOT-5 MUST NOT be mixed with DOT 3 or 4. There are other reasons DOT-5 may not be a good choice. Probably the best thing about it for non-track use is the fact that is doesn't eat paint if spilled on it. But let's face it, you should be spilling brake fluid on the paint anyway. :laugh: Ed

Agree'd with the "ED Statement".

I'll add that it would be nice to know what bike you're doing this on. If it's 30+ years old, might need new lines to facilitate this.

KZ 1000 1977 , Everything disasembled soda blasted and cleaned. New braided lines,banjo bolts and washers.Been working on 900- 1000's since 76. Just seems like I'VE had trouble last 2 or 3 times.

PUFF DADDY wrote: :woohoo: Anyone know of a problem with getting brakes too bleed when using Dot 5 silicone fluid???

Bleeding silicon-based Dot 5 is the same as with any other brake fluids (so long as it's not contaminated with residue of glycol-based fluid remaining in the system).

Good Fortune!

Whats it doing/not doing?