Grouch Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I need to replace it on my bike. Got the part luckily 2nd hand off ebay. Brand new they are £240!!! I nearly had a heart attack when they told me. All that cash for a bit of cable, brake lever and a little box for fluid. Anyway I persevered and one came up on ebay for £32. All I need now is some fluid and I'm going to crack on with it. I've got my manual and I'm going to do it all myself. I'm just anxious about bleeding the bugger. It took me 3 days to bleed a rear brake on the XT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 17, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 17, 2015 They do seem to be harder to bleed nowadays grouchie. I brought a pump bleed kit but it was rubbish - wasn't cheap either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted June 17, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 17, 2015 Ok big tip. Take out the pads. Put something between the pistons so they dont press together, also strong enough for you to lever the pistons back. Pump the pistons out. NOW dissconect the banjo and swap the connection to the new MC. Now with the new MC properly connected push back the pistons in the caliper. Now top up and re fit your pads and your done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Cynic you make it sound so simple. I will try that method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted June 17, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 17, 2015 So long as the rest of the system is sound the only air that gets in will be at the connection and in the cyl. This way you push fluid up that is known to be good. It will also fill and prime the replacement mc. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Well guess what? I've cocked it up. I've fixed the lever etc all properly and even connected the brake light which is good for me. I just need to bleed them now. I'm going to get a bottle and pipe tool thingy. I tried to do it your way Cynic but it didn't work out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted June 17, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 17, 2015 Never mind. I grew up helping my dad service cars out the front of our house. Works a treat normally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Good on you for trying it Grouch...Surely that will give you some confidence..Bleeding the brake is easy, especially if you are using the tube into a half filled bottle/jar. Just dont let the reservoir run dry when you are pumping it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Was just a bit confused about the method. I didn't have a pipe/bottle so I will get one tomorrow and finish the job. It's a bit silly riding around without a front brake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Put a cover over the tank, and wash all paintwork wen finished, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Yeah I'm definately not going to spill any. I learned that lesson the hardway. I spilled fluid all over a swingarm. Didn't look too good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Got some pipe and made my own bleeder tool. Did it in about half an hour. I'm feeling all smug and big headed now haha. Next job is changing the chain and sprockets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted June 18, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 18, 2015 Good man. Dont forget to loosen the sprocket nut (s). BEFORE you remove the chain. Much easier then if they play tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Once I get a new set I'll make a new post. I'll be able to do it if I just take my time and don't rush it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Well done Grouch, another 30 years and you will be answering questions on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Haha Slice you'll be surprised at how many questions I answer on here. I regularly get PM's about XT speedo's etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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