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techtalk:ref:tools163 [2020/06/26 16:42]
hippysmack [Bleeding Brakes] 		techtalk:ref:tools163 [2020/06/26 16:49]
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 ====== Bleeding Brakes ====== ====== Bleeding Brakes ======
 [[techtalk:​ref:​wheels06#​bleeding_the_brake_lines|Click here]] for the full article on bleeding brakes in the Sportsterpedia. \\  [[techtalk:​ref:​wheels06#​bleeding_the_brake_lines|Click here]] for the full article on bleeding brakes in the Sportsterpedia. \\ 
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 +====== Vacuum Pump ======
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 ===== Using a vacuum pump ===== ===== Using a vacuum pump =====
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 You can get an inexpensive vacuum bleeder at most auto parts stores. ((stealthammer of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=791904)) \\ You can get an inexpensive vacuum bleeder at most auto parts stores. ((stealthammer of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=791904)) \\
 Basically, you suck the fluid out of the system'​s hoses, calipers, and master cylinder using a small hand held vacuum pump (known brand: Mighty Vac). ((Joebug of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​p=5707568&​highlight=mighty+vac#​post5707568)) \\ Basically, you suck the fluid out of the system'​s hoses, calipers, and master cylinder using a small hand held vacuum pump (known brand: Mighty Vac). ((Joebug of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​p=5707568&​highlight=mighty+vac#​post5707568)) \\
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 ===== Homemade Vacuum Setup ===== ===== Homemade Vacuum Setup =====
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 |Homemade bleeding system using a vacuum \\ cleaner and a canister. ((photo by Bob F of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1857463&​page=2))| |Homemade bleeding system using a vacuum \\ cleaner and a canister. ((photo by Bob F of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1857463&​page=2))|
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 +====== Syringe ======
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 +|Syringe with pointed tip for blowing out the holes in \\ the master cylinder reservoir. ((photo by Loves Curves of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1464105&​page=3))|
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