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fighterDaz

Re: A big bleeding problem..

Yeah sounds expensive, but when it arrived they had sent me a box of 12, Lol, someone at their end has sent a whole box istaed of taking one out....I will sell them for around £5.00 each. Christmas came early..fD

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fighterDaz

Re: A big bleeding problem..

Hey guys, I have now bled brakes using the oil can. Still have a problem, system free of air but will only get a good stiff lever if I remove the caliper and clamp the pistons in, as soon as I put the calipers back on and the pistons are free (to clamp the new pads to the disc), the lever goes all the way the the handle bar grip....!!!!

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TOOLS1

Re: A big bleeding problem..

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You must have a bad spot on your piston, or seal in the caliper. Pull it apart, and check it out.
What model is it?
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fighterDaz

Re: A big bleeding problem..

Hey tools, I have done it, but it was a very odd way. I removed the calipers, let the pistons come out, onto a spanner (wrench) that was slightly narrower than disc, bled brakes and put the caliper back on. Worked?? It was the piston moving in & out that was my problem. Dont know why..fD

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