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Old Brake Fluid Being Checked

Another important item that is often overlooked is the condition of the brake fluid. We wanted to flush out all the old DOT-5 and clean the lines. Paul removed the bleeder valve from both calipers to let gravity do the work. As the old fluid drained out of the lines, Brad added new DOT-5 to the master cylinder to keep from getting air in the lines.
New Z-Plus Motorcycle Brake Pads from Lyndall Racing Brakes

 Another important item that is often overlooked is the condition of the brake fluid. We wanted to flush out all the old DOT-5 and clean the lines. Paul removed the bleeder valve from both calipers to let gravity do the work. As the old fluid drained out of the lines, Brad added new DOT-5 to the master cylinder to keep from getting air in the lines.  View Related Article

 

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