A couple of questions on brake bleeding

The manual says to adjust the lever all the way in (1) but logically I think it should be all the way out, no? I'm just wondering the numbering is reversed on the Pazzo levers from the oem.

Also, I ziptied the lever (something I was advised to do to get the last remaining air bubbles out). Can I leave it ziptied until the weekend or finish it tomorrow evening?

you just don't want air to get back in./.\\

io am not sure what all the zippity tie stuff is...but it sounds like since you cannot finish it all in one sitting, perhaps this is something you should let someone else do... brakes are important. imagine if you went to brake and nothing happened. now think carefully about doing this.

there are assorted assitance tools you can get, but all you need is a clear bottle and clear hose.

it is easy to do, start by putting some fluid in the overflow bleeding container/battle, then just keep going till you get all the bubbles out, close the valve, go the the other side, do the same, then back the the first side.. if you did it right, you should have single finger braking.

but.. if you have never done it before and you want to learn how... start with the rear brakes, and take them to be checked after wards. if you did it right, you are ready for the front.. it is usually best to have someone who has done it before on hand to check your work before you ride.. once you have done it once, it is cake.

ntula said:

you just don't want air to get back in./.\\

io am not sure what all the zippity tie stuff is...but it sounds like perhaps maybe this is something you should let someone else do... brakes are important. imagine if you went to brake and nothing happened. now think carefully about doing this.

there are assorted assitance tools you can get, but all you need is a clear bottle and clear hose.

it is easy to do, start by putting some fluid in the overflow bleeding container/battle, then just keep going till you get all the bubbles out, close the valve, go the the other side, do the same, then back the the first side.. if you did it right, you should have single finger braking.

but.. if you have never done it before and you want to learn how... start with the rear brakes, and take them to be checked after wards. if you did it right, you are ready for the front.. it is usually best to have someone who has done it before on hand to check your work before you ride.. once you have done it once, it is cake.

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I've done it before and did it fairly well on the 250...Replaced the line with SS and pads as well. I'm trying something new with the zip tie and the first time bleeding adjustable levers. I'm not as big an idiot as I sound. I'm pretty anal and thorough. I like to make sure I'm not overlooking anything.

i tried the zip-tie method (except i used velcro straps). i'm thinking you should close up the cylinder so that you dont accidentally knock some out or introduce unwanted moisture.

never ziptied.... i have adjustable levers... done them the same.. takes me about 5 - 10 minutes to do them to a perfect 1 finger braking.

i use to just use a bottle and tube.. but one day i was in sears and they had a little plastic container and tube that were held by the container with right angle hoses. works great for the $6 is cost.