Reverse Bleeding Brakes

[HD]

Is it worth forking out a fiver on a massive syringe to do it that way or is it really definite that if you bleed it the conventional way you will get the optimum performance? The only reason why you wouldn't being a component, not the bleeding procedure?

Out of interest, anyone used the big syringes?
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Rusty '02 Vito Camper + CBR600F3

[UrbanRacer]

[HD]

As in master cylinder seals, hoses leaking, banjo loose, calliper seals
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Rusty '02 Vito Camper + CBR600F3

[Stalk]

Yes I have a big syringe. Did this a while back, hope it helps a bit
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=217959&highlight=
Cheers
Stalk

[UrbanRacer]

[el_oso]

reverse bleeding was the only way to bleed the brakes on the thundercat effectively. traditional methods were taking ages as i created an air lock in it. it's also quite hard to use the traditional method with one person. reverse bleeding is very easy with one person. i'd go for it
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[cb1rocket]

I always reverse bleed so much quicker! Just have a really full syringe and do it in one shot

[Dazbo666]

I've heard and read lots about this reverse bleed technique, but only ever used the conventional method on my cars and bikes.
Never had a problem, so I've never felt the need to change (If it ain't broke, don't fix it, etc)

Might be curious enough to have a go at some point and see if there's any noticeable difference...
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[Souleh]

Great to get the ball rolling after a full strip down on the brakes. Ive a 100ml syringe for each caliper and couldnt live without them

Always bleed normally after the "traditional" way to finish the job too

[HD]

Yeah that was the plan.

Hell, I'm going to do it, cheers guys!

It says one use only but surely if I do both at the same time, then wash it out quickly with water to neutralise it, it should be fine, right?
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Rusty '02 Vito Camper + CBR600F3

[Blau Zedong]

It's the only way to bleed my gixxer brakes (although i still had to unbolt the master cylinder from the bar to get rid of an airlock in the banjo bolt). Get pressure at the lever then do the old method of cracking each bleed nipple in turn and you should be right.
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[Souleh]

[volvodai]

i bought a big syringe from a cattle vet for £3 including pipe worked a treat just be carefull of getting brake fluid everywhere

[HD]