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BMW_Mick
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Joined: 28 Dec 2008
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Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, UK
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 Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:50 am Post subject: 'Spongy' front brakes, 93 K11LT with abs 1 |
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Right, I've bled the front brakes but they are still spongy. The brake fluid is new and the hoses are in good condition. The brakes will 'pump up' if the lever is pulled a few (3 or 4) times. Am I missing something or would the ABS system need bleeding as well?
If so, how do you do it? Looked everywhere and only found info for ABS 2.
Any and all help appreciated.
PS I have bled the brakes on a K11LT before without problems so I know I can do it and the time it can take.
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jimbenge
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Joined: 04 Dec 2006
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Location: san diego ca
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| Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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Had the same problem the 1st time I bleed my K1100 as well. If you can get access to a pump thats the best way to bleed them. There are fittings on the calipers as well as the ABS pumps. When you try to bleed them by hand you will get air in the system. The pump is the only way that works for me anyway. Good Luck.....
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1995 K1100LT
1993 K1100RS & Getaway trailer
K100RT with 1985 EML sidecar & Kwik-Kamp Trailer
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Number 6
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Joined: 05 Feb 2011
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Location: Paris area, France
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| Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 6:22 am Post subject: |
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You need to bleed the ABS "bottles" first, then the calipers.
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