Angela Collen Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Thanks for the help in locating suitable new braided brake hoses,now could anyone give me tips on safely bleeding my brakes or is this a garage job? Trying to learn to be as self sufficient as can with bike repairs, but if its more of a job for experienced mechanics please tell me, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBob Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 It's a home job. Good one to learn. If I can learn it anyone can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Collen Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 Thank you guys for your support and taking the time to help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Get a good bleeding valve. It takes half the work away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 I just used some clear tubing that fitted over the brake valve nipple thingy and a plastic jug. Loosen it and pump out the fluid by squeezing the brake lever. The last of it would come out when refilling. Slowly pour brake fluid into the reservoir, making sure the hole at the bottom was always covered and again squeeze the brake lever until the reservoir stays full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 11 hours ago, husoi said: Get a good bleeding valve. It takes half the work away. And some good bleeding tube, some good bleeding fluid & some good bleeding spanners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 12 hours ago, Mickly said: And some good bleeding tube, some good bleeding fluid & some good bleeding spanners That goes without saying Don't buy cheap tools (or parts) or you will be spending the money twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old-codger Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 And dont forget to cover paint work as brake fluid will ruin your paintwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Collen Posted July 19, 2023 Author Share Posted July 19, 2023 Thanks to all of you who took time to reply, much appreciated and I have got myself a good box of tools from halfords and have taken on board all your good advise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Just noticed you have a Honda. Make sure you have a JLS screwdriver. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBob Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 17 minutes ago, husoi said: Just noticed you have a Honda. Make sure you have a JLS screwdriver. JIS ... Japanese Industrial Standard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Shotgun be better than a screwdriver in any instance involving jls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Collen Posted July 19, 2023 Author Share Posted July 19, 2023 Love the JLS video ,takes me back, could somebody please tell me good make of bleeding value to use as mixed reviews on ones I searched, also where can I get the jls screwdriver? Got my toolkit from halfords with lifetime guarantee so hopefully good quality, but can't see that tool, thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 (edited) Halfords have them Sealey 4pc JIS Screwdriver Set | Halfords UK Edited July 19, 2023 by husoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 4 hours ago, KiwiBob said: JIS ... Japanese Industrial Standard Bite me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorky Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 12 minutes ago, husoi said: Halfords have them Sealey 4pc JIS Screwdriver Set | Halfords UK I bought that set. Good quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Collen Posted July 19, 2023 Author Share Posted July 19, 2023 Thanks have ordered it from halfords coming next Wednesday, again lifetime's guarantee, so good to know its quality, now that's sorted any thoughts on brand of bleeding valve? Video /YouTube was helpful but showed American version, over here seems one way values are popular, any good guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 They aren't high tech. any if these would to the job considering that you would only used them once in a while. brake bleeding valve - Search (bing.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Not wanting to state the obvious... Make sure you have some DOT4 brake fluid ready to top-up the reservoirs. I would dare say, if the fluid is showing signs of ageing, you're better replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Collen Posted July 19, 2023 Author Share Posted July 19, 2023 Thank you Husoi, have found Sealey MSO14 kit and watched their video, stocked locally for me so can try, yes I am replacing brake fluid with one Haynes manual recommended as bike been left in 'collection' for past 20 years and fluid not good colour!! Fortunately they had redex in tank so no problems, but gave good clean out,Hoping to get out on bike next month, but essential jobs to get through first, even though historic will put through mot just to be sure I've done a good job, thanks for all your help 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Hope all goes well and you can enjoy riding soon. Keep in mind we love pics in here. Feel free to show off the progress of the work 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 https://www.dirtbikexpress.co.uk/products/motion-pro-hydraulic-mini-brake-bleeder-tool This is best brake bleed tool I've found. Dead simple to use as the built-in wrench means you can nip up the valve when you're done. Then fully tighten with a normal spanner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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