trophy160 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Can anyone advise me on the procedure for bleeding Saracen brakes, i presume there is an order for bleeding. Also, is it the case that with the engine running you would just depress the brake pedal prior to opening a bleed nipple, i.e. No need to pump the brakes? thanks Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyroo Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Can anyone advise me on the procedure for bleeding Saracen brakes, i presume there is an order for bleeding. Also, is it the case that with the engine running you would just depress the brake pedal prior to opening a bleed nipple, i.e. No need to pump the brakes? thanks Nic Hi Nic, Bleeding Saracen / Saladin brakes is easy. Make sure the hydraulic tank is full, have a large container for the oil you bleed off, the correct spanner and around 2 foot of rubber pipe to fit on the bleednipples. With the engine running, place a suitable length of wood between the brake peddle and the steering cross shaft guard so that the brakes are on but not fully on. All you have to do is go round each wheel station. I always start with the front right then front left, middle left the middle right. I go around twice. If the hydraulic oil that comes out is clean, let it settle to get the air bubbles out, filter it though a coffee filter and its good to reuse. Hope that helps, Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 The general rule is that you should always bleed the system from the furthest point from the pump, so start with the backs, do the middle and then front. If it really needs bleeding (or you've had it completely drained) you should also bleed the accumulators, which have bleed points on them as well. Cheers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophy160 Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 Thanks both, most helpful and the idea of the piece of wood especially so as it becomes a one man job. Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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