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    Default bleeding brakes with vacuum system

    Has anyone successfully used a Mity Vac bleeder or similar system to bleed the brakes on the Spyder?. If so, what would be the proper bleeding sequence?

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    I'm not familiar with the commercial setups... but they sure should work just fine!
    I had a Polaris ATV that would just get so airbound that you couldn't pump up anything with the lever...
    Solution? I'd hook a Turkey baster up to the bleed valve (with it's bulb fully squeezed and compressed)
    Open the valve, release the bulb, and it'd pull the fluid down through the system slicker than snot!

    So if a nincompoop like me can figure that one out; it's got to work!
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    [QUOTE=Bob Denman;651076] Solution? I'd hook a Turkey baster up to the bleed valve (with it's bulb fully squeezed and compressed)
    Open the valve, release the bulb, and it'd pull the fluid down through the system slicker than snot!

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    Bob, sounds reasonable, but will you test it out on your spider and let us know if it work?
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    Ummmm...
    I've not actually looked into what might be necessary to bleed the brakes on Fawkes yet...
    I will say that my RT's brakes work great; I'm thinking about ordering some EBC pads for a bit of an upgrade when the time comes to replace the OEMs...
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    Quote Originally Posted by ICE View Post
    Has anyone successfully used a Mity Vac bleeder or similar system to bleed the brakes on the Spyder?. If so, what would be the proper bleeding sequence?
    I use a Mity Vac on my bikes but the Spyder doesn't have enough mileage yet. I'd recommend downloading one of the service manuals so you can have the bleeding instructions at hand as there are about 5-6 pages of instructions. IIRC you need to disconnect the battery when bleeding so BUDS won't go into alarm for low pressure.

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    Disconnect the WHAT?? And lose all of my radio presets, clock settings, audio settings, and whatever else when the World goes dark?
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    Well ????? danger,,,, danger,,,, danger,, ID 10 T is approaching..

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    "ID10T" is my driver's license number!
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    You wont loose your radio preset disconnecting the battery.

    JT, I always read if you do your own break work (like flushing, etc) you have to have buds to clear codes?
    Does unhooking the battery actually work?

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