1996 Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit Logo
Anonymous Posted on Sep 10, 2009

How do you "bleed" the rear breaks? on a bandit 600? can anyone help?

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 500 times.

  • Master 333 Answers
  • Posted on Sep 10, 2009
Anonymous
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 500 times.

Joined: Sep 09, 2009
Answers
333
Questions
0
Helped
339441
Points
1660

Brake fluid will eat away at plastic and paint!
Wipe any spilled fluid with the rag and lots of water.

Tools needed:

Wrench/Spanner (average 10mm)
Brake bleeding kit (rubber fitting, clear hose, small container)
Brake fluid overflow container (to put the brake bleeding kit small container in)
Rags
Brake Fluid

Attach the brake bleeding kit to the brake fluid nipple located on the brake caliper.

Loosen the nipple so the fluid is free to flow down the brake bleeding kit tube and into the small container

Remove the master cylinder cap (top) so you can monitor and refill more brake fluid into the master cylinder as you bleed the brakes.

Pump the brake lever so the old/new brake fluid is forced through the tube into the brake bleeding kit fluid container

Keep the volume of the master cylinder constant (near full) as to not have it empty. Keep pumping on the brake lever until the fluid coming out is clear (rather than the old brown/black colour).

Once all the tiny air bubbles are gone hold pressure on the brake level and re-tighten the brake fluid nipple to close it off.

Replace the master cylinder top cover.

Remove the brake bleeding kit from the caliper and use the rag and water to clean up any spillage.



Alternately, you can pump the pedal once, open the bleeder then shut it, pump the pedal again, open the bleeder and shut it and continue (adding as necessary) until the fluid is clear.

The advantage to doing it this way is much less pumping to get the air out of the lines you created when you first started on the first method.

Testimonial: "thank you V.much!!!! a++++"

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

1helpful
1answer

Rear brake not responding well, minimal braking when pressure applied even when lever is all the way down?

Hi, the lever should not go all the way down, sounds like you have air in your brake system, check your brake pads, if they are ok than bleed the rear brake system, the lever should never bottom out.
0helpful
1answer

How much play is ther on a chain 600 bandit 2001 mod

Rear chain should have about 1" up/down movement in the centre
0helpful
1answer

How do i get the old pads out of a rear brake caliper of a suzuki bandit 600, 2000 plate

May I suggest a trip to your local library. Cycle repair books should be in 646 stacks of reference.
0helpful
1answer

I have no break pressure in the rear break,i have it only when i put my foot on the pedal a few times and hold it down?

It sounds like air in the brake line.Have a really good look for fluid leaks first.If there is none,bleed the rear caliper.Check the fluid level in the master cyl. first and make sure it stays topped up while you bleed the caliper.A friend to help you bleed it makes the job a bit easier.Hope this helps
1helpful
2answers

Front rim for my 1991 gsf 400 bandit

No. The gs500 has rotor on right side. 600s have two rotors. The following website will let you compare part numbers. http://www.suzukipartshouse.net/pages/parts/viewbybrand/parts.aspx
Not finding what you are looking for?

948 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Suzuki Experts

Arnie Burke
Arnie Burke

Level 3 Expert

7339 Answers

Sean Wright
Sean Wright

Level 3 Expert

2045 Answers

Bob G

Level 2 Expert

104 Answers

Are you a Suzuki Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...