Question on bleeding my brake....
Post Reply    Forum -> General Discussion
Author Message
Jodynduvall
Hooked
2007 Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie, 2006 Vespa GT200
Joined: 21 Sep 2007
Posts: 103
Location: Eugene, OR
Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:24 pm quote
How long should it take? I replaced the rear brake fluid (after I accidentally drained it out while replacing the rear brake pads...oops!) and methinks all I need to do now is to bleed the brake to get the lever to feel hard again. Tried bleeding the brake for about 10ish minutes (maybe 7-10 times) and the lever is still soft and soggy. Anybody have the same experience? How many times should I have to pump and drain out the air bubbles before it starts to feel hard?
valincal
Molto Verboso
'06 Vespa GTS 250 i.e., '77 Vespa P200
Joined: 05 Apr 2006
Posts: 1260
Location: Bay Area, CA
Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:48 pm quote
If you drained the rear nearly completely, it will take forever and ever and ever. Really.
Jodynduvall
Hooked
2007 Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie, 2006 Vespa GT200
Joined: 21 Sep 2007
Posts: 103
Location: Eugene, OR
Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:59 pm quote
Damn. Seriously....damn. Well, catch you guys in a few hours!
jimc
Moderaptor
2xGP800, Fuoco, X9 500 Evo, The Hornet (GT200, aka Love Bug), the Interloper (GT200) and 'Dimples' - a GTS 300
Joined: 26 Aug 2007
Posts: 26467
Location: *SW London UK* / SF Bay Area
Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:02 pm quote
Reverse fill it...
glasseye
Ossessionato
GTS, VSD, VSX, VNX, LD 125, Chucky, LI125
Joined: 21 Oct 2005
Posts: 3482
Location: San Jose CA
Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:24 pm quote
Quote:
If you drained the rear nearly completely, it will take forever and ever and ever. Really.
Word....

R
Jodynduvall
Hooked
2007 Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie, 2006 Vespa GT200
Joined: 21 Sep 2007
Posts: 103
Location: Eugene, OR
Mon Jul 07, 2008 6:08 pm quote
Ok, I've bled it 3 times letting it sit for an hour in between bleeds. Bled it about 15-20 times each time. It is still soft and mushy. Could I possibly be missing something else? I'm not getting air bubbles any more when I bleed it. What is this reverse fill you speak of? Does it make it so you don't have to bleed the brakes? I'm all ears...
Jodynduvall
Hooked
2007 Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie, 2006 Vespa GT200
Joined: 21 Sep 2007
Posts: 103
Location: Eugene, OR
Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:02 pm quote
Bump
michael_h
Moderator
2006 LX150 "Amadora"
Joined: 01 Feb 2006
Posts: 7105
Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:36 pm quote
It took me a long time to bleed the front brake on my LX150. Not to be impolite, but are you sure that you are bleeding the brakes properly?
quattrovalvole
Addicted
04 GT 200 smoky, 05 GT 125 smoky (in pieces)
Joined: 05 Jul 2006
Posts: 635
Location: Barcelona
Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:36 pm quote
When you squeeze the brake lever to get the air out, you need to quickly tighten the bleed nipple on the caliper as soon as you get straight brake fluid with no bubbles. Otherwise, the air will stay in the system.
michael_h
Moderator
2006 LX150 "Amadora"
Joined: 01 Feb 2006
Posts: 7105
Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:34 pm quote
The steps that I followed are outlined in my posts here: Help with Brake Fluid

Those are for the front brake on an LX150. Your rear brake may be a two person job - one to close the bleeder valve and one to squeeze the level
AmeriVespa, AmeriVespa 2012, Vespa Club of America, Vespa, Vespa USA, Lambretta, Ruckus, Kymco, Kymco USA,Sym, Honda, Scooter Rally, Piaggio, VCOAAprilla, Madass, Genuine, Buddy, Italijet, Vectrix, Yamaha, Gilera, Derbi     Yelcome Leather Top Cases and Roll Bags for Piaggio Vespa PX LX LXV GTS GTV
 
Post Reply    Forum -> General Discussion

[ Time: 0.2471s ][ Queries: 33 (0.1199s) ][ Debug on ]