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Emergency, Help !!!!!
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Posted by: reptikes

I bled the (stock) rear brakes on a 2004 TRX450R to change my brakes. My brakes are changed and i filled my lines up and pumped out the air and they are still not working, what do i need to do to get them to work? I'm going to a big ride this weekend and need them working.
HELP IS DESPERATELY NEEDED!!!

Posted by: GPracer2500

There's air trapped somewhere. Keep bleeding them. Tap the lines and caliper body--sometimes air bubbles will want to cling to areas. Any high point in the system is a potential trouble spot. I've found letting them sit with the nipple barely cracked open and dribbling fluid just from gravity can help move the air bubbles around so they can get out. Just don't let the reservoir drain dry or you're back to square one.

Various bleeder tools can help (vacuum bleeders, reverse beeders, etc) and make the job faster. The last line change I did (XR650R front brake) took FOREVER.

Posted by: mx1791

try a power bleeder (or vacum bleeder) and the brake will work again in no time

Posted by: reptikes

Thanks Guys!