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xrrider

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Replaced my brake line on my 97 v-max with a RSI unit and now can't get any brake action. Tried bleeding them and just can't get it to build up any pressure. Master cylinder shot? any ideas?

Thanks
 
how did you bleed them. The diaphram has to be on the master cylinder to bleed them
 
I had a heck of a time getting my 97 to bleed after changing the cable. My 98 was nothing to it. What I ended up doing was pulling it loose at the caliper and pumping it till I had fluid, hooked it back up and then it was easy peezy. For some reason I could pump all day with them connected and never get any pressure. It did give my daughter something to do while hanging out in the garage that day though:)
 
I did try bleeding them with the diaphram on with no success. I will try Ryan B's method and post back. Thanks guys!
 
Finally got around to try again to bleed the brakes, I tried Ryan B's approach and still didn't have any luck. The brake worked fine before I switched to the RSI cable. I even put the stocker back on and just can get to build any pressure. What next? :o|
 
xrrider said:
Finally got around to try again to bleed the brakes, I tried Ryan B's approach and still didn't have any luck. The brake worked fine before I switched to the RSI cable. I even put the stocker back on and just can get to build any pressure. What next? :o|
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Open the bleed screw, squeeze the lever once and hold, tighten the bleed screw. You may have to do this a few times before you start to see fluid out of the bleed screw.

Watch the level while doing so to ensure you don't go low enough to introduce air caused by too low a level.
 
I did both my 98 ssx and 97 mm this year and I left the cover off the master cylinder and just pumped once or twice and then while holding the brake lever opened the bleed screw on the caliper and let the air out close the bleed screw before releasing the brake lever. Take some time to do this I also put a hose on the bleed screw to catch fluid in a can so I didn't make a mess in the engine compartment. If you still have problems try opening the bleed screw put a hose on the bleed screw and put hose in a jug of brake fluid and fill the master cylinder and pump the brake lever slowly and work the air out that way. Make sure your bleed screw isn't plugged that them out and blow air thru them making sure the little holes are open. Make sure and use DOT #4 brake fluid.
 
You may have air trapped in the caliper. It happens in automotive alot. Try tapping the caliper with a rubber hammer or dead blow hammer. Leave the cover off of the reservoir open the bleeder on the caliper and let it sit for a while to see if it will gravity feed out. You could also open the bleeder at the caliper, push a small piece of rubber hose or clear plasitc tubing over the bleeder and apply a small amount of suction to try to fill the caliper. I am going to go out on a limb here and ask if you actually know how to bleed brakes? First fill the system with the recomended fluid, install res cover, pump brakes, hold brake lever to apply pressure and open bleeder screw while continuing to hold lever. Fluid should come out of the bleeder. Close bleeder. Repeat procedure untill brake lever feel becomes firm. If I screwed up anything I'm sure that someone will chime in.
Cheers,
Newf
 
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Hey, thanks for all the info. I've bled brakes on everything from cars, heavy trucks, bikes, but just can't get the ones on the old yammie to bleed out. I'm planning to try it again today if I get a chance.
 
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