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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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I want to make sure all of the air is out of my brakes but I do not see an easy way to bleed the MC. Is there a banjo bolt with a bleed valve built into it or am I out of luck?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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Use the bleeders on the calipers.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 02:19 AM
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get a vacuum pump. will make it a LOT easier than pumping that brake lever till the organically-bred cows come home
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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Speed Bleeders will make your job 150% easier than conventional bleeding....

https://www.riverwayracing.com/store...t=0&page=1

 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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I've bled my brakes at the caliper (with and without the Mity Vac) but I read that the MC can trap some air.

I don't see how to bleed the MC sinceI would have tountighten the lines themselves to check for air bubbles.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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I want to make sure all of the air is out of my brakes but I do not see an easy way to bleed the MC. Is there a banjo bolt with a bleed valve built into it or am I out of luck?
Yes, they cost about $6 if I recall. Chris at CA-Cycleworks has them if you don't have another source.

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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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I looked on that website and couldn't find anything like what I'm looking for. Is the bolt a piece any shop can order or just this one company?

Google hasn't been very helpful.
 
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