10 replies to this topic

[old codger]

I am going to use a pressure bleeder to change brake fluid, which is past its best. Apparently the clutch shares this fluid, and has a bleed nipple. I have had a quick look but cannot see where it is, its on the gearbox somewhere I believe.Anyone have a pic of its position? Off to buy pressure bleed now.

[techieboy]

Pretty easily visible from directly above.

[mandarinvx]

It's on the top of the gearbox, a small block with bleed pointing to the nearside - different aiR bleed tubing required to the calipers (or it was on mine!)

[old codger]

Thats great guys. Thanks for the info.

[VXTyrant]

Make sure to invert your front calipers during the bleed process otherwise the brakes won't work correctly afterwards! It's the only way to get all the air out of the system iirc

[techieboy]

Shouldn't be necessary with a pressure bleeder, unless you let the reservoir run dry.

[DarrylB]

It's pretty easy with a pressure bleeder, I even managed to the rears with the wheels on as the speedlines gave me plenty of room. To do the clutch, I took the header tank off the clip to give it a bit of movement and me some space. and then did it by feel for the most it

[Boss VX]

Great stuff - I was going to post the same topic as doing mine this wknd. Fingers crossed for a trouble free day.

[Sticky]

I used ATE Super Blue when I replaced my fluid. Really easy to tell when the new stuff is though.

[Zoobeef]

Make sure to invert your front calipers during the bleed process otherwise the brakes won't work correctly afterwards! It's the only way to get all the air out of the system iirc

Best not to let the air in then you dont have the trouble of getting it out

[Crazyfrog (Fab)]

spent 2 h 30 minutes under the vx fixing the brakes and i am suppose to bed them in at 11.48 pm