Brake Bleeding Problem

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Aug 14, 2007 | 05:32 PM

vinuneuro

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Brake Bleeding Problem

Guys, im bkeeding the brakes right now, but there's something wierd happening. Air bubbles are coming out with the bleeder valve closed! What's goin on?

Aug 14, 2007 | 05:32 PM

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Re: Brake Bleeding Problem (vinuneuro)

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the valve is not closed all the way.

Aug 14, 2007 | 06:30 PM

vinuneuro

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Re: Brake Bleeding Problem (philosofy1)

valveis completely closed. the second set of bubbles start coming out 30sec or so after the valve is closed

Aug 14, 2007 | 06:34 PM

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Re: Brake Bleeding Problem (philosofy1)

It could also be stripped.

Aug 14, 2007 | 06:51 PM

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Re: Brake Bleeding Problem (t0p_sh0tta)

The bleeder screw is probably not seating properly due to contamination like rust or grit. And, if air is still coming out, y'aint got it bled all the way yet. What is your bleeding method?