Brake Advice Please - Page 3

dingov70 · Sep 14th, 2015, 20:47

Remove the switch from the valve & gently pull the shuttle back until the groove around the middle can be seen in the centre of the hole the switch screws into , using a small flat screwdriver . No fluid will leak from the valve when you remove switch , seals keep fluid seperate from the centre section of the valve .

For future reference , next time you are going to vleed brakes , remove the switch & wedge the shuttle in the centre position . It stops it moving & cutting off the circuit you are trying to bleed

I have made one using a suitable bolt drilled through & a drill bit the fits the groove to hold the shuttle in place , By doing this you can bleed brakes quickly & not risk the shuttle moving

Kirkie · Sep 21st, 2015, 12:01

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Originally Posted by dingov70

Remove the switch from the valve & gently pull the shuttle back until the groove around the middle can be seen in the centre of the hole the switch screws into , using a small flat screwdriver . No fluid will leak from the valve when you remove switch , seals keep fluid seperate from the centre section of the valve .

For future reference , next time you are going to vleed brakes , remove the switch & wedge the shuttle in the centre position . It stops it moving & cutting off the circuit you are trying to bleed

I have made one using a suitable bolt drilled through & a drill bit the fits the groove to hold the shuttle in place , By doing this you can bleed brakes quickly & not risk the shuttle moving

Thanks very much Dingov.. Great information.
I will do it this evening.
Jim

Kirkie · Sep 24th, 2015, 10:44

The shuttle seems to have moved all the way to the left (as you look at it)
Can only just see the groove. Was outside in the rain, so going to have a proper look at weekend..

Kirkie · Oct 9th, 2015, 12:14

Im struggling a bit with this.
When I take the switch out, the shuttle has moved all the way to the left and the groove is barely visible. I have tried to slide it to the right without success as I cannot get a firm enough force on it to slide it over.
The brakes are working ok and the pedal is good now the new pads and discs have bedded in. Probably best to leave it alone until I can find someone who has good knowledge of the procedure and can help me "Hands On"

mocambique-amazone · Oct 16th, 2015, 05:32

Hi Kirkie, will be easy done, with 2 persons. Look to witch side the shuttle is. Bleed the other side circuit. The shuttle will move to the other side. If you do it slowly with 2 person you stop immediately. or the shuttle is blocked by corossion, you have to look for a proper one. I block the shuttle with a screw too while bleeding. regards, Kay

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dingov70 Master Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 06:48 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Blackpool	Remove the switch from the valve & gently pull the shuttle back until the groove around the middle can be seen in the centre of the hole the switch screws into , using a small flat screwdriver . No fluid will leak from the valve when you remove switch , seals keep fluid seperate from the centre section of the valve . For future reference , next time you are going to vleed brakes , remove the switch & wedge the shuttle in the centre position . It stops it moving & cutting off the circuit you are trying to bleed I have made one using a suitable bolt drilled through & a drill bit the fits the groove to hold the shuttle in place , By doing this you can bleed brakes quickly & not risk the shuttle moving __________________ To stupidity & beyond

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Sep 24th, 2015, 10:44	#23
Kirkie Junior Member Last Online: Nov 25th, 2015 20:37 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Stockport	The shuttle seems to have moved all the way to the left (as you look at it) Can only just see the groove. Was outside in the rain, so going to have a proper look at weekend..

Oct 9th, 2015, 12:14	#24
Kirkie Junior Member Last Online: Nov 25th, 2015 20:37 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Stockport	Im struggling a bit with this. When I take the switch out, the shuttle has moved all the way to the left and the groove is barely visible. I have tried to slide it to the right without success as I cannot get a firm enough force on it to slide it over. The brakes are working ok and the pedal is good now the new pads and discs have bedded in. Probably best to leave it alone until I can find someone who has good knowledge of the procedure and can help me "Hands On"

Oct 16th, 2015, 05:32	#25
mocambique-amazone Master Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2022 17:08 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: small village in the north of Germany	Hi Kirkie, will be easy done, with 2 persons. Look to witch side the shuttle is. Bleed the other side circuit. The shuttle will move to the other side. If you do it slowly with 2 person you stop immediately. or the shuttle is blocked by corossion, you have to look for a proper one. I block the shuttle with a screw too while bleeding. regards, Kay

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