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Started by Tex, October 30, 2013, 05:35:48 PM

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Capn Ron

Hey, that's not mine!   :blush:

Cap'n Ron. . .
Cap'n Ron. . .


There are two types of people in the world...Those who put people into categories...and those who don't.

airheadPete

Don't know if you have them, but using speed-bleeders will make bleeding brakes sooo much easier!!! :i_am_so_happy:
I've put them on everything, and can bleed brakes / flush fluids in just a few minutes. No swearing, (or mess).
:good:
'92 FJ1200.    '84 R100CS
'78 GS750E.   '81 R100RS
'76 R90/6       '89 R100GS
'65 R60/2

Tex

  When I get home today from work I'm going to trace my brake line.  Now that I know what to look for. She does have the ABS light. My guess is that I just assumed the lines went straight down.

  Where can I purchase speed bleeders from? Advanced auto or Napa? Is there a certain size I need? I plan on buying the mighty vac today and doing the brakes once again. harbor freight has it on sale.  :good2:

   Thanks guys.  :good: I will let you all know what happens.

Scott

Scott

1993 FJ 1200 ABS

airheadPete

Speedbleeders are available in my region at Baxter's Auto supply, they sell more performance-oriented parts. Tried first at the local Yamaha dealer, all I got was a stupid look & and some drooling. (No, I don't think much of them.)  :dash2:
They are made by Galfer, I believe the size needed is 8x1.5mm. Take one of yours in to compare, they initially handed me the coarse-threaded one, you need the finer pitch. They have a bit of sealant on the threads to prevent them weeping while you have them cracked. For what they do, they're cheap, about ten bucks a pair. My non-abs '92 uses four. You can bleed remarkably quickly with them, since you're not laboriously opening and closing the screw. I can pump my master dry in about forty-five seconds. You may not need a mighty-vac. Have fun!   :empathy2:
'92 FJ1200.    '84 R100CS
'78 GS750E.   '81 R100RS
'76 R90/6       '89 R100GS
'65 R60/2

Tex

I have all my ABS intact. Going to go bleed them now. Let's see what happens. FYI anyone looking for a mityvac harbor freight has them on sale for $37 plus she gave me an in store coupon so I walked out paying $27.  :drinks:
Scott

1993 FJ 1200 ABS