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    #46
    So I tried the rubber hose method, but I didn't have the lung capacity. Ended up buying a Mityvac Brake Bleeding Kit and that seems to have done gotten me past that hurdle.

    I was able to fill the lines and bleed some air out, but I can't seem to get the brake to stiffen up completely, and when I do get it close, squeezing the lever a few times makes it lose most of it's pressure. If I let it sit for a few minutes it stiffens back up on its own. Right now I've got the lever tied down and I'll leave it overnight to see if that does anything.
    1977 GS550

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      #47
      Pump up the lever after doing a few manual bleeds like you would a car and watch the tubing for no more air bubbles. Then pump the hell out of the lever and get it as stiff as possible. Hold the lever to the bars and wrap it in place with a bungee. Next morning youll have great brake levers again. For the rear, do the same thing and wedge a hammer handle between the frame and pedal shaft to hold the brakes on.
      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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        #48
        On everyone's advice I wrapped the front brake lever tight last night and this morning the brake feels awesome. Maybe even too awesome? The brake is working, it has awesome stopping power, and releases when I let off the brake, but I think the pads are still hitting the rotor a bit while the brake is released because its making a short squeaking noise occasionally as I roll it. Of course it's raining today so I can't do more than wheel it back forth about 5 feet in the garage so I can't do much testing, but I really think that brake pad is still rubbing...
        1977 GS550

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          #49
          Get some pad anti squeak stuff from any auto Parts place and coat the backs of the pads. That or get some from the local guy that's his own car mechanic..they usually never use the pouch that comes when you buy new pads.
          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            #50
            Thanks Chuck, I'll track some down. This is very exciting, I only put 90 miles on this bike before the front brake went.
            1977 GS550

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              #51
              Took it out for a spin yesterday afternoon. The squeak went away on it's own. The front brake seems to be working great and the brake light comes on and off every time. No leaks anywhere. I think I can call this project a success . Thanks everybody for all your help!
              1977 GS550

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                #52
                Nice! Bet you'll put more than 90 miles on it over the weekend.
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