12-25-2013, 07:37 AM
Speed bleeders are fine, but there is a simpler, cheaper, cleaner, and very effective alternative.
Get a length of clear tubing that fits over the slave cylinder leed nipple. Run the tubing to a small clear jar that has a couple inches of brake fluid at the bottom. Submerge the tube end in the fluid.
Open the bleed nipple and the master reservoir top. Pump the clutch lever. The old fluid will begin to flow out through the tube. Continue cycling the lever while topping off the master reservoir.
As soon as you see clean fluid coming out, you are done. Close the bleed nipple, remove the hose, and go for a ride. The lever will be firm because this method removes any air as well as changing the fluid.
Get a length of clear tubing that fits over the slave cylinder leed nipple. Run the tubing to a small clear jar that has a couple inches of brake fluid at the bottom. Submerge the tube end in the fluid.
Open the bleed nipple and the master reservoir top. Pump the clutch lever. The old fluid will begin to flow out through the tube. Continue cycling the lever while topping off the master reservoir.
As soon as you see clean fluid coming out, you are done. Close the bleed nipple, remove the hose, and go for a ride. The lever will be firm because this method removes any air as well as changing the fluid.