need some input on bleeding my rear caliper. Just finished up installing my new rear caliper modified by Mr Jim snyder. While I am pumping up the pedal to bleed,The pedal will bleed down usually before I have a chance to undo the caliper bleed screw. I can pump it up real fast about 10 t0 20 times and hold it down and feel it bleed off. Is this bleeding off in the master cylinder that i can feel with my hand while holding presure on the pedal? Does that mean I am going to have to rebuild the master? Any suggestions. Thx in advance STeve
My solution... , Harbor Freight vacuum brake bleeder
http://www.harborfreight.com/brake-bleeder-and-vacuum-pump-kit-92474.html The best $30 I ever spent. Double disc originally took a bit of work due to learning process and needing someone to make sure the reservoir didn't drain dry. I was drawing the vacuum too high and sucking air in at the fitting showing bubbles all the time. I went lower vacuum and wife kept the master cylinder full - all went great. I did my rear brake, which is probably very similar to the Concours, by myself, using low vacuum and an eye on the master cylinder, shutting off early and refilling. Less than 15 minute bleed for virtually perfect brake feel, like new.
Either find a store near you (maybe use the 20% coupon in a bike magazine if needed) or order one. You won't regret it, consider it mental thearapy when it takes out all the mental stress out of brake bleeding. Recoup some of your costs - charge your buddies beer and pizza to help them with their brakes.
Oh, and I also learned EBC pads were far superior to the pads I had in the caliper - low buck ebay. Cost twice as much, but I will pay twice as much per set when I do the front end. They are great.