Brake fluid flush

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Re: Brake fluid flush

22 Aug 2015 10:25
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Had a freind come over with his vacuum bleeder and after 3 bottles of dot 4 the fluid is clear aND no more air in the system. What a procedure thag was I will be buying a vacuum bleeder for next time lmao. Thanks guys for all the help.
83 kz 440 bobber build. It's my 1st bike/ build I've ever done so it's coming along slow.

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22 Aug 2015 10:26
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The brake fluid looked like v8 juice... yuck
83 kz 440 bobber build. It's my 1st bike/ build I've ever done so it's coming along slow.

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22 Aug 2015 12:31
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A far less dramatic way of doing it is to get a big syringe from your local chemist and pump the fluid in from the bottom (bleed nipple). This pushes the air out at the top.Bobs your uncle and Fannys your aunt.
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/594313-csr1000-project-build
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