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Old 10-12-2008, 08:51 AM   #2 (permalink)
jenglandtoyman
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Instead of using the banjo bolt on the lower end of the line use the bleeder screw using this order:
Pump the break lever and then hold it tight while cracking the bleed valve, this allows air to escape from the bleeder.
Re-tighten the bleed valve, then release the lever.
Make sure the reservoir is full.
Repeat but make sure the brake lever stays pulled each time until air has escaped, and the nut is tightened.
On the Legend I did have a time getting the last air out of the front brake line and had to eventually just crack the top banjo bolt while applying brake to release a bubble right there in the joint.
Make sure you direct the brake fluid away from painted surfaces using tubing and protect them with rags as it is corrosive.
I hope this makes sense and helps.
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