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02-02-2020, 10:33 AM | #16 | |
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02-02-2020, 03:52 PM | #17 |
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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I must admit my 796 rear brake is probably the strongest rear brake I've ever had on a bike. I've not bled it or anything since owning the bike.
Both my previous MV's had shocking rear brakes from new and could barely hold the bike on a hill. They were bled ever year and always ended up being virtually useless. Strange. |
02-02-2020, 07:00 PM | #18 | |
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Is yours ABS or non-ABS, Doggy? That might make a difference. The non-ABS model has a different, (and much shorter), hose routeing, which keeps it clear of both engine and exhaust heat. And, of course, there's no ABS unit in which to trap air or to complicate bleeding. |
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02-02-2020, 08:18 PM | #19 |
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Don’t think I’ve touched my back brake other than hill starts since my master cylinder issues
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02-02-2020, 08:35 PM | #20 |
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Non ABS for me. A lot of the bleeding problems on mv number two were to do with the abs unit, so that makes sense.
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02-02-2020, 09:36 PM | #21 |
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Thanks Luddite,
Being impatient I've already ordered the very same version from an ebay seller who is undercutting the current price of your seller. The metal version of the pump looked very nice but it seemed silly to spend extra money on something I won't use that often, and only for brake/clutch bleeding. Then again, maybe I'll treat all the bikes to a quick fluid change! Nick |
03-02-2020, 09:10 AM | #22 | |
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25-03-2021, 05:22 PM | #23 | |
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Well, all through last year, it worked perfectly although, admittedly, the bike didn't get used much so perhaps they weren't exposed to as much heat as other years. But, even after being laid up over winter for four months, (which is when, historically, the sponginess tended to reappear), I am happy to report that the pedal is still as firm as the day I bled them. I think removing and raising the caliper above the ABS unit was probably the key element in this exercise. So, if your rear brake is soft after winter, try the above tips and you should notice an improvement. |
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25-03-2021, 06:31 PM | #24 |
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Bike: M1100evo
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Here’s food for thought,put the evo away last October,back brake fine,took it for a tootle couple of weeks back ,no back brake,sounds like the brake fairies have been messing over winter
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25-03-2021, 07:51 PM | #25 |
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That sounds like mine this time last year, Stu. I think you need a bleeding session this weekend. Take the caliper off and get it higher than the ABS pump and push the pistons right back into the caliper and you should be ok.
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28-10-2022, 08:31 AM | #26 |
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Thanks for the replies guy’s and nice to get a wee thread going. Guess everyone is keen on having good brakes
So if anybody is going to buy a mityvac, the mv8500 (comes with a case a some extra accessories is on ebay reduced to £63 from £87. Pretty good deal i reckon. |
28-10-2022, 11:13 AM | #27 |
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Bleeding awful……!
You could set yourself up as a Central Scotland bleeding contractor, James, recoup your Mityvac outlay in no time !
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28-10-2022, 11:17 AM | #28 |
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too much pressure for me lololol
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