Reverse bleed method?

[JohnnyReb]

Has anybody used the reverse bleed method, where you pump fluid from the caliper up to the reservoir with a 100cc syringe?

Will this method work on the ST1300 with the linked brake system ?

 

[Andrew Shadow]

As a general practice I wouldn't do it. I have no desire to push the crap that is in the calipers throughout the entire hydraulic system.

 

[Joeywhat]

The better solution is a pressure bleeder. You can get adapters that will replace the brake/clutch reservoir plates, and it pressurizes the system so you can just open the bleeder with it under pressure to flush. The one I use has a tank that replenishes what is pushed out so you don't run low.

I use it for my cars as well. Saves a ton of time.

 

[Igofar]

Except those really push crap around in the system, and I have seen Them
Clog up the cartridge in the SMC when used.

 

[JohnnyReb]

Thanks for the feedback, I bought a MITYVAC Hand Vacuum Pump and will do it the right way.

 

[docw1]

The better solution is a pressure bleeder. You can get adapters that will replace the brake/clutch reservoir plates, and it pressurizes the system so you can just open the bleeder with it under pressure to flush. The one I use has a tank that replenishes what is pushed out so you don't run low.

I use it for my cars as well. Saves a ton of time.

Sounds interesting. Do you have a site for that? Where do you get the front brake/clutch adapters?

 

[STRider]

Having just completed a full hydraulic fluid replacment on my 1300, I struggle to see how these tools will really speed anything up, and in fact just add opportunities to contaminate the fluid that remains.

But that could just be a me problem.

I use a MotionPro Hydraulic Brake Bleeder (it's a check valve) to make the process easier to do alone.

 

[Igofar]

Thanks for the feedback, I bought a MITYVAC Hand Vacuum Pump and will do it the right way.

Your vacuum pump will be more trouble than it’s worth. The MP check valve is easier, cheaper, and much more efficient.

 

[Nitesail]

Listen to Igofar! He just helped me bleed my entire system using only the MP tool and pumping in the correct order. Brakes are amazing now.

 

[maninblack_30]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if there was (for example) a bubble in the caliper in the image above from the video, it's not going to "sink" and leave the caliper anyway, it's going to stay up the top next to the bleeding nipple, so I don't see how it can be a good way to bleed Brakes at all!!