mignumspeed Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 i just installed my front brakes,they were completey off the bike and also this thing is new to me so i dont know what shape they were in,so when i pull the brake lever in its soft but i will add that i have bled the lines but if i keep pulling the lever within 4 or 5 pulls it gets hard (no jokes) so what's the deal bill?any guesses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeNick Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 The lever should feel hard when ya pull it in. If it's squishy you'd need to bleed the line some more. Have you ridden it yet and tried them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaosBanshee44 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 And this is new fluid? And it's sealed good up top at the rezzy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boneyardbanshee. Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 (edited) sounds like they need bled more. Hold the lever in when you tighten the bleeders back down. I had a hell of a time with mine but eventually got it. Edited January 20, 2009 by boneyardbanshee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001Stroker Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Take the resevoir off. Fill it up completely. Open both bleeders, and let it gravity bleed itself. DO NOT pull the lever while doing this. Let it bleed on it's own for about 30 minutes, topping off the resevoir the whole time. Also tap on the calipers with a wrench, or something small, to help get the trapped air out of them. Once you've done that, close off the bleeders, replace the top to the resevoir, and then try it. Gravity bleeding has always worked the best for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mignumspeed Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 The lever should feel hard when ya pull it in. If it's squishy you'd need to bleed the line some more. Have you ridden it yet and tried them? yeah i rhode it and u have to pump the lever to get brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterlocal22 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 you need to bleed them again bleeding banshee brakes can be a pain take 2001strokers idea letting gravity bleed them it works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mignumspeed Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 hey does it matter which brake fluid i use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001Stroker Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I use DOT-5. Highest heat rating. Helps keep from getting brake fade, and the fluid from breaking down as fast. You might be able to get away with DOT-4. Did you get them bled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mignumspeed Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I use DOT-5. Highest heat rating. Helps keep from getting brake fade, and the fluid from breaking down as fast. You might be able to get away with DOT-4. Did you get them bled? no i get on that tomorrow thanks for your help i think the fluild i used was dot3 ill drain it and start over thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstroke Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Go get a piece of clear tubing that fits the bleeder tight. Run it from 1 open bleeder screw to the resevoir. Pump the brakes until it runs clear with out bubbles. Repeat on the other side. Has never failed for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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