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I didn’t pull anything on a search so I thought I’d tell everyone about what I think is an easy and fast way of replacing/changing your brake/clutch fluid. I’ve been using these “speedbleeders” for about 7 years (on my last 3 bikes) and have had very good results. The speedbleeder simply replaces your old bleeder screw. The speedbleeder has a spring loaded valve (ball bearing) inside the unit that prevents air from being sucked back into the slave cylinder while bleeding the brake fluid. Here’s how I change my brake/clutch fluid in about 5 minutes with no mess (and no bubbles) at all.
First, simply replace the old bleeder screw with the speedbleeder. Then…
1) Attach the included rubber hose (you can order from speedbleeder and reuse) to the speedbleeder’s nipple which will empty into a receptacle for disposal.
2) Loosen the speedbleeder about one quarter turn (to open it for draining fluid)
3) Remove the master cylinder’s fluid reservoir cover.
4) Then simply pump the master brake or clutch lever to pump the old fluid out the speedbleeder while, at the same time, pouring new fluid into the master reservoir making sure you don’t run the reservoir too low (and let air in the line)
5) Keep pumping and adding fresh fluid until the fluid runs out clear then tighten the speedbleeder and put the reservoir cover back on making sure the reservoir has the correct amount of fluid in it.
You’re done and with a little practice you can do this in about 10 minutes or less. Works the same for the clutch. Using this method you’ll never fight with re-priming the system or those nasty air bubbles that are so hard to get out using the old method.
Go to: http://www.speedbleeder.com/ to purchase these things. I believe you’ll need the 7100S (qty 2) for the front calipers and the 8125L (qty 2) for the clutch and rear caliper. The regular bleeders run about $7 each but I use the stainless steal SS models which run $15 each.
I’ve ordered them so let me install them and test and I’ll update this thread with exactly what part#s you’ll need. Once you’ve used these things you’ll swear by them (no I don’t own any SB stock – just like the convenience
).
BTW – I’ve been using the Valvoline synthetic brake fluid for a while with good results. It replaces and is compatible with DOT3 or DOT4. Here again let me test this stuff on the Bandit’s systems and I’ll update with the results.
Regards,
Ol Dave
I didn’t pull anything on a search so I thought I’d tell everyone about what I think is an easy and fast way of replacing/changing your brake/clutch fluid. I’ve been using these “speedbleeders” for about 7 years (on my last 3 bikes) and have had very good results. The speedbleeder simply replaces your old bleeder screw. The speedbleeder has a spring loaded valve (ball bearing) inside the unit that prevents air from being sucked back into the slave cylinder while bleeding the brake fluid. Here’s how I change my brake/clutch fluid in about 5 minutes with no mess (and no bubbles) at all.
First, simply replace the old bleeder screw with the speedbleeder. Then…
1) Attach the included rubber hose (you can order from speedbleeder and reuse) to the speedbleeder’s nipple which will empty into a receptacle for disposal.
2) Loosen the speedbleeder about one quarter turn (to open it for draining fluid)
3) Remove the master cylinder’s fluid reservoir cover.
4) Then simply pump the master brake or clutch lever to pump the old fluid out the speedbleeder while, at the same time, pouring new fluid into the master reservoir making sure you don’t run the reservoir too low (and let air in the line)
5) Keep pumping and adding fresh fluid until the fluid runs out clear then tighten the speedbleeder and put the reservoir cover back on making sure the reservoir has the correct amount of fluid in it.
You’re done and with a little practice you can do this in about 10 minutes or less. Works the same for the clutch. Using this method you’ll never fight with re-priming the system or those nasty air bubbles that are so hard to get out using the old method.
Go to: http://www.speedbleeder.com/ to purchase these things. I believe you’ll need the 7100S (qty 2) for the front calipers and the 8125L (qty 2) for the clutch and rear caliper. The regular bleeders run about $7 each but I use the stainless steal SS models which run $15 each.
I’ve ordered them so let me install them and test and I’ll update this thread with exactly what part#s you’ll need. Once you’ve used these things you’ll swear by them (no I don’t own any SB stock – just like the convenience
).BTW – I’ve been using the Valvoline synthetic brake fluid for a while with good results. It replaces and is compatible with DOT3 or DOT4. Here again let me test this stuff on the Bandit’s systems and I’ll update with the results.
Regards,
Ol Dave
They don't work if you are replacing lines, but for fluid change, they are the perfect.
This is good info as it would take several hours of frustration to come around if it comes around at all.
