How do you bleed the rear brakes on a dirt bike?

How do you bleed the rear brakes on a dirt bike?

To begin the bleeding process, squeeze the brake lever (front) or push the pedal down (rear), then open the bleed valve a quarter to a half turn. A mixture of air and brake fluid should exit from the bleeder valve and be visible in the clear tube. Close the bleed valve.

How do I bleed my rear brakes?

Bleeding Process

1. Begin at the corner furthest from the driver and proceed in order toward the driver.
2. Locate the bleeder screw at the rear of the caliper body (or drum brake wheel cylinder.)
3. Place the box-end wrench over the bleeder screw.
4. Place one end of the clear plastic hose over the nipple of the bleeder screw.

What brake fluid does KTM use?

DOT-5.1
KTM and Motorex have teamed up to bring you this co-branded DOT-5.1 Brake Fluid. Racing quality brake fluid. Extremely high wet boiling point of more than 180°C (356° F). Low viscosity at low temperatures – better response.

How do you bleed rear brakes by yourself?

How to Bleed Brake Fluid, One-Person Bleed

1. Safety First. Park your vehicle on a flat, dry surface and install wheel chocks.
2. Remove the old brake fluid.
3. Add new brake fluid.
4. Determine Which Wheel to Bleed.
5. Locate the brake bleeder valve.
6. Connect the vacuum pump.
7. Open the bleeder valve.
8. Close the brake bleeder valve and repeat.

Why won’t my rear brakes bleed?

Your brakes may not bleed for several reasons, but the top five most common issues are: Incorrect bleed procedure. Bleed screw fault. Flex hose fault.

Which brake fluid should I use?

By far, DOT 3 is the most popular. It’s been in use for a very long time. Fresh DOT 3 has a boiling point of 401 degrees Fahrenheit, fully degraded it drops to 284 degrees Fahrenheit. This makes your brake fluid much more likely to boil.