how do you bleed bike brakes???

[badchild]

Changed the bikes front pads today and had to split the caliper cause the piston wouldnt go back across which meant all the fluid drained out. Got it filled up again and loosened a small nipple on the caliper and pumped a little but still no firmness on the lever? could anyone help? They are dick by the way if it makes any difference. Thanks

Ryan

[over_head_cam]

Same way as car brakes I'd guess

 

Squeeze the lever gently and then with the lever still pressed open the bleed nipple slowly. Then do the nipple back up and release the lever. Do this a few times until no air comes out and the lever has the proper 'feel'

[Retro-gone.]

if you get stuck pm me and il talk you thro it

[escort new boy]

buy an easy bleed kit

[over_head_cam]

Remember to keep topping the reservoir up too

[badchild]

Got it sorted thanks! cheers for the tips, just read a haynes manual to get it lol, never bled brakes before, thats something else to add to the cv Thanks

Ryan