lojim
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Ok so I wanted to bleed the front brakes on both the Rancher and the Recon.
I am not an idiot when it comes to brakes, but it was the first time on both of these quads. I am using a vacuum pump to bleed.
1) Remove dust cap on bleeder valve (at front wheel)
2) Attach vacuum pump and pump a couple times
3) Remove dirt and dust from master cylinder cap & remove (including diaphragm).
4) Crack open the bleeder valve 1/4 turn and watch fluid level in the master cylinder. Add more fluid as needed (paying attention to NOT let the master cylinder drain completely).
5) Close the bleeder valve.
6) Repeat on other wheel.
7) Compress brake handle - pressure should be there (if not repeat process).
Now here is the thing. I did all those steps. I did them all so many times that I was not getting ANY air out of any lines. I am still not getting any pressure on the brake handle. If I pump the handle repeatedly, it gains pressure. I adjusted the shoes in the drum - so I know it's not that. And I'm getting the same problem on BOTH machines so I know it can't be something like a bad part.
HELP PLEASE!!
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2005 Honda Rancher ES 4x4 (quad)
2002 Honda Recon ES (quad)
2001 Dodge Dakota 4x4 (tow rig)
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