Well, took a spin and when I got back and opened the bleed valve, I did have fluid coming out. For the first split second it came out with just enough force to clear the top of the bleed valve by about 1/4 ish inch then slowed to a dribble. I closed the valve, lifted the front wheel and gave it a spin, didn't notice any difference in resistance. With out touching the brake lever I opened the valve again and allowed somehwere around a 1/4 teaspoon of fluid to escape then closed the valve again. When I spun the front wheel it seemed like less resistance. I know that is a pretty subjective test but those are the results I found for what it's worth.
I assume you opened the bleeder on the caliper rather than the one at the handlebars? If so, there will always be a little pressure there because it is low in the system; if you left a lower bleeder open overnight the system would empty itself. To check the system for pressure, you will probably want to re-test by bleeding the system, riding the bike and then opening up the top most bleeder.
I want full credit for not making a funny about the spurt followed by a dribble.....
Brian
I didn't try at the master because the right caliper doesn't drag. My thinking was that while gravity would have it's way, the initial overpressure would be obvious. While I think that might have worked, given the slightly more exuberant start ending in my dribble, I don't know if it really means anything.
Actually, I think that was Lather...No. Lather was the guy who put a pad in backwards.
No. Lather was the guy who put a pad in backwards.
I was thinking that maybe something in the crossover line might be messed up, acting kind of like a check valve but one that leaked. I'm out of guesses myself. I am tempted to get a cross over line headed my way, continue with a disassembly on my weekend, reassemble and wait for the line to come in. However, I don't really like throwing parts at it until I stumble upon the issue. I suppose I should probably take it apart and see if I can find anything and if not, schedule a shop visit. It would appear that this issue has beaten me.
At least it was something to do with brakes...what took you so long to chime in?I am still getting used to the new url.
Ok so it's not Saturday....
I checks wheel alignment and all is fine there. Was going to take the brake lines apart but thought I would clean/hone rotors again first. Got that done and decided while there I would check TIR. I am at .022 I stopped and reassembled, called a shop and will get in tomorrow to have them confirm and order me some waranteed rotor(s). Being that far out of spec may likely be my only issue. Will find out after a couple of weeks when I get them replaced. Here is a pic (not great) with gypsum on the rotor except for the "high" spot. Not real easy to see but.....
I think I mentioned the rotor ploy a few posts back....let me check.....yes I did. That would be great if that's it after all the OP has gone through.