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techtalk:ref:wheels06a [2019/06/30 01:41] hippysmack [Test the M/C Pressure] |
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If you squeeze / push too hard with the cap off, the spurt will be higher and may come out of the M/C onto the bike parts. \\ | If you squeeze / push too hard with the cap off, the spurt will be higher and may come out of the M/C onto the bike parts. \\ | ||
If using DOT 5 fluid, this is a simple matter of cleanup with a rag. \\ | If using DOT 5 fluid, this is a simple matter of cleanup with a rag. \\ | ||
- | If using DOT3,4 or 5.1 then it needs to be hose off with water immediately as these type fluids will eat your paint. \\ | + | If using DOT3,4 or 5.1 then it needs to be hosed off with water immediately as these type fluids will eat your paint. \\ |
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**For air bubbles**: \\ | **For air bubbles**: \\ | ||
With the cap off, tickle the lever / pedal and check for air bubbles to come up inside the M/C. \\ | With the cap off, tickle the lever / pedal and check for air bubbles to come up inside the M/C. \\ | ||
If you see any bubbles, before sending these down the brake line, continue to tickle until they are no longer created. \\ | If you see any bubbles, before sending these down the brake line, continue to tickle until they are no longer created. \\ | ||
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+ | ====== How Air Bubbles Move ====== | ||
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+ | Here's a short video on how the air moves as the lever is tickled. \\ | ||
+ | {{:techtalk:ref:wheels:tickling_the_brake_pedal-lever_1_by_hippysmack.mp4 |}} ((video by Hippysmack)) \\ | ||
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