> The pedal goes all the way to the floor. No pressure whatsoever. I > just went out and got some twist ties to wrap the hose around the > nipple. That says there's a lot of air in the system :o( OK, do it like a motorcycle (takes 2 people). Pump, pump, pump, pump the brakes. With the brake pedal down, open the bleed nipple, close the bleed nipple. Repeat as necessary. Don't forget to make sure there's fluid in the reservoir. Eventually you should get some feel at the pedal, and shortly after that, you should get rid of the air bubbles. toodle pip, -- Dug Smith | Terry Pratchett: It's almost (mailto:dug@dugbert.com) | impossible to ride a rock and roll (http://www.dugbert.com) | motorbike and stay on for three verses. |
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