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----- Original Message -----
From: "wghalley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 11:51 PM
Subject: Bleeding front brake


> I've got a problem, hopefully someone can help.
>
> I just installed the Zeigler SS brake lines & bled them out.  The back's
> fine but I can't seem to get the front air free.  Of course I removed
> the front caliper & rotated it so bleeder was up.  Got a bunch of air
> out.  Pushed two resevoir's full of fluid through after I got the last
> bubbles.  Put the caliper back on & have VERY mushy brakes.  I can pump
> it up but the first grab goes all the way to the grip.  I've cycled the
> ABS through it's test thinking that I might have air trapped in it.  It
> works fine.
>
> I'll let it sit over night & try again tomorrow in case some little
> bubbles will float out.
>
> What I'm afraid of is that there is air in one of the lines going to  or
> coming from the ABS.  If so, can I push this out by pumping more fluid
> through or do I need to prefill the lines?
>
> Any help greatly appreciated.
>
> Bill
>

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