Re: [ST] bleeding brakes

[JES_VFR <jes_vfr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 01:56 AM 5/23/2007, you wrote:

>I second the MityVac  http://www.compacc.com/prod.cfm/fid/112/pid/544
>
>I've bleed numerous brake systems and even the wife's Ducati's 
>clutch and it's always done the job quickly and easily!
>
>Another thing I did to improve the front brake feel on my 02 ST was 
>to take out the bleeders and wrap them with teflon tape before 
>putting them back in.  I also replaced the front brake fluid at the 
>same time.  I did that early last spring, ~4,000 miles ago, and the 
>brakes still feel great.  That's a trick I picked up from a friend 
>who always did it do the dirt bikes he raced.  Seems to do the 
>trick.  HTH! YMMV.
>
>George

Teflon tape huh, I was always told to stay the Heck away from the 
tape because a small piece could break off and clog the bleeder or worse.
I was always told to use teflon paste or copper anti-seize on the 
bleeder threads.


JohnS
A Dragon Ascending
"Forging my body in the Fires of my Will"

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