VooDooBanshee Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I'm going to be installing +2 brake lines on my shee. I got new a-arms and needed the longer lines. The question I have is what is the best way to change them without getting brake fluid on the frame paint and other parts? Can I drain the front master and suck the fluid out of the bleeders with a vac pump before putting on the new lines? Just wanted some feedback on how to go about this and not getting fluid on painted/powder coated parts. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMex Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I just put +2 arms on and new lines I just used shop towels while I disconnected them and drained them off then installed new ones the same way it worked for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VooDooBanshee Posted March 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I just put +2 arms on and new lines I just used shop towels while I disconnected them and drained them off then installed new ones the same way it worked for me Thanks! What method did you use to bleed the brakes? I will probably use a vac pump...Did a lot of fluid come out? Use to doing this on cars/tracks not quads... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMex Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I completely removed the stock cable from master cylinder to caliper bolted up new +2 cable, filled my master cylinder, pumped brakes, cracked open bleeder valve, pumped, cracked, etc etc until all air was removed and I had pressure just be sure to keep an eye on your master cylinder and don't let it get to low and start from your caliper farthest away from your master cylinder which is your left wheel unless yours is modified its tedious but can be done in 10 minutes or so if you have someone helping you to pump brake handle while you bleed them off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jereme6655 Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 your frame and a-arm components will see WAY more abuse from the dirt rocks and typical stuff they're being ridden through than they could ever see from a little drop by mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VooDooBanshee Posted March 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Thanks guys! Very true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie B Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Speed is key haha. The fluid doesn't run out real fast because there is a vacume there but it will drip. Don't take your cap off. If you catch it fast with a rag it won't leave a mark on your frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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