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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 11:28 PM
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I have a hensim 150cc gy6 and the brake fluid reservoir tank is empty i tried to put dot3 fluid into reservoir tank but it wouldn't get sucked in though brake line do I need to open bleeder valve?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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You either need to bleed the brake (like a car) or buy a brake system vacuum.. (Harbor Freight sells one) and pull the brake fluid through the system.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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First you need to find out why it was empty of fluid in the first place, if it is leaking, adding wont help much.
 
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