Disc Brake Help.. ^_^

Zepf · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Karma :

Hey,

My bike fell on it's side, the side with the brake fluid reservoir (thingy) next to the front disc brake. Well, this bolt thing came loose and the brake fluid pissed everywhere.

I pull my front brake and it is loose (obviously)..Am i right in assuming if i just refill the brake fluid it will be fine, or is there more to it than just refilling.. (never had disc brake bike b4!!)

Cheers..

Zepf

TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

You mean the brake caliper, yeah? The reservior should be mounted on your handle bar.

You've most likely got air in the brake system, which means that it'll need bleeding. Take a peek in the FAQ section for a guide on bleeding your brakes.
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Zepf · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Karma :

aye thats what i mean..damn, hope this is easy enough as i aint never worked with disc brakes b4..

Zepf

Zepf · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Karma :

problem is, there is a tip for bleeding brake lines, but it doesn't actually tell you how to do it.

I just basically need to know how to bleed lines and refill with new brake fluid..

Regards,

Zepf

TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

Yes, it's your brake lines that need bleeding. "Brakes" covers your caliper(s), reservoir, and line(s). Fluid is pumped from the reservoir through the line(s), and to the caliper(s). If you get air in your brake line they will feel spongy (if you can feel anything at all that is).
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Zepf · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Karma :

Is this the FAQ your talking about: https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=17818 ??

As it doesn't actually explain how to do it..

Zepf

P.S. Sorry if i sound retarded, disc brakes and all the components are new to me.. ^_^

TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

This one's better:

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=17099

From point 6 onwards.
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Zepf · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Karma :

Ah, i see..do i have to buy some plastic hose so i can see for air coming out??..

TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

Ideally, although the primary use of the hose isn't for checking if air is coming out, but more to ensure that brake fluid doesn't dribble nicely all over your caliper. Razz

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Zepf · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Karma :

It's all good. thanks for your help m8y.. ^_^

TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

No probs, and good luck!
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Scooby · Scrappy Doo Joined: 26 Mar 2002 Karma :

One more thing. Whatever you do don't get any on your wheels Very Happy

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