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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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Default Hi-Bird 250 brake bleeding?

I toook the whole brake system off and managed to get the fluid to travel to the caliper. I am guessing there is alot of air in the system and it won't build up enough pressure to force the pistons out to the pads.

Anyone know of a way to bleed that system?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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Default Hi-Bird 250 brake bleeding?

Are you asking how to bleed a brake system in general, or are you saying you've used the traditional methods and they don't work?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 08:27 AM
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Well, I tried to bleed it like you would do on an auto, open bleed nut pump until it squirts out then hold brake pedal and re-tighten. But thats all i know to do and its not working for me.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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Default Hi-Bird 250 brake bleeding?

You aren't alone. Please see this post from a few days ago:

Another Bleeding Brake Problem

I've now seen a third method posted to solve stubborn brake bleeding problems: Use a MightyVac vacuum system to suck the fluid out the caliper. All the necessary stuff comes with the MightyVac kit. I seen these at Harbor Freight for around $30.

If it were me I'd try the oil can method first. The oil pump cans at Harbor Freight are only around a dollar.
 
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