Align your mounting system with your pre-drilled holes (let’s hope they line up!). Screw the hanger/hook firmly into the wall, but be sure not to overtighten. Especially if you’re using hardware that was included with your hook, the screws may be of a lower quality and liable to b...
Remove the plastic hose and immediately wipe away any brake fluid that may have spilled. Tap the fittings on the brake line lightly, working your way up to the master cylinder, to remove any air bubbles that may have been trapped in the line. Step 7 Top off the master cylinder and repla...
Never allow the brake fluid to drain completely out of the master. If the fluid runs completely out of the master it will need to be re-bled.6. Once the mounting bolts have been fully tightened use a line wrench to put the final tighten on the brake lines. The torque spec on the ...
If a steel brake line has rusted through and is leaking, it can be replaced or spliced. Brake lines must be approved steel tubing (never copper tubing which is too soft) with double flared or ISO end fittings. As with aging brake hoses, it might be wise to replace ALL of the steel ...
Attach the brake lines you disconnected in Step 2 to the new master cylinder. Begin threading these by hand, then use the line wrench to tighten them. Attach the electrical connectors to the new master cylinder by pushing them into the appropriate ports. Each connector only fits into one of...
Tighten the cutting head once every pass around the line for get a clean cut. Don’t forget to clean out the inside of the line after cutting. Before placing the tubing into the flaring tool, the fitting must be slid onto the line. Don’t forget this, as you can’t install the fitt...
If the brake lever touches the bar, that’s much too close, and that bike is unsafe to ride. Read More Can Everyday Biking Keep Us Young? Tighten Make sure nothing on your bike is loose. Check the bolts on your handlebars, including the brakes and gear shifters. Check to make sure ...
Ensure that the driveshaft is reinstalled according to the alignment marks made earlier and tighten the bolts to factory specifications Check out this video from TRY to HELP you to learn more about Driveshaft removal! Conclusion This process is not just easy but pursued by following all the prec...
Finally, connect the end of the line to the brake caliper fitting you installed earlier. Try to keep the line oriented nicely so it isn't twisted oddly. Once you torque the fitting down, it will not rotate freely anymore so you'll need to orient the line before you tighten it down. ...
If not, they’re going to need an adjustment. Loosen the five millimeter bolt securing the brake caliper to the frame, then make adjustments until they’re even. Finally, retighten the bolt. Alternatively, you can adjust the brakes using the brake tension screw located on one of the brake...