Brake MC off. Should you be able to push the piston in by hand?

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08-04-2010, 06:36 PM

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Brake MC off. Should you be able to push the piston in by hand?

Trying to determine if I have air in my lines. I have the brake MC off and I can push the piston in with my thumb about 1/4" or so.

Does this sound normal or does it indicate an air bubble?

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08-04-2010, 08:51 PM

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i am suprised you can move it at all with your thumb,HE-MAN

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08-04-2010, 09:01 PM

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i am suprised you can move it at all with your thumb,HE-MAN

So this means air in the line?

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08-04-2010, 10:04 PM

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most likely an air bubble. just go about bleeding the system

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08-05-2010, 01:25 AM

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Bench bleed the master, and go do the lines, young padawan. Sorry I watched Star Wars.. Kill me now, those later movies sucked compared to the first ones, yes i'm old.

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