Anti Dive fork - 1983 GS1100ED - Brake Bleed Help Needed!

[Guest]

Hello, I hate to be a pain, but "search" led me nowhere. When I bleed my brakes on my 1983 GS1100ED, do I also need to bleed at the front bleed nipples on the anti-dive body?

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[mmattockx]

I would say it depends on if you can get a solid lever without bleeding those or not. It can't hurt, but might not be necessary. I blanked those off on my 1100E and have never tried to deal with the brakes with them in the system so I can't say much more from firsthand experience.


Mark

[chef1366]

Start farthest from master cylinder and bleed the anti-dive first.
If you have a problem with the lever going to the bars then the bake lines are done.

[Griffin]

There is a step by step procedure outlined in the GS1100E factory service manual supplement for the 1982 model. When I get home tonight I'll see if I can dig it up and post.

[CCM911]

I call what I currently have a "double tap". I have to hit the lever twice to get it pumped up. Not completely bad, but it feels like there is some air in the system.

[JJ]

If you have to pump it, you likely have air in the system. If this bike is a recent acquisition, you should go thru the whole system, checking from the master cylinder to the brake pads, and rebuilding or replacing parts as needed. If the brake lines are old, or you don't know the history, do yourself a favor and replace them.

Brakes and tires are the most important parts on a bike.

[CCM911]

OK, guys, you win!! LOL. I did a complete bleed, and while it got slightly better, it is still not where I need it. So I will break down and order new lines.

I really appreciate the replies. You guys always steer me in the right direction!