[CajunMan89]

I'm wanting to make a bleeder like this one shown in this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?annot...&feature=iv&src_vid=n1NvtUwfRJc&v=1wwq1Vlk4Wg

Will that diameter tube fit on the bleeder valve on my 2000 350S?


Thanks in advance!

 

[CajunMan89]

that tubes ID is too large for your trx350 ranchers bleeder nipple, they are roughly about 1/8 ID, you should be able to push 1/8 ID down over the bleeder nipple. I never use anything like this, I always just put a drain pan under the brake area, and bleed them like that.

Would a 20 oz. bottle be too large? Forgive my lack of knowledge, but with only using a pan, wouldn't air get in the lines?

 

[CajunMan89]

that tubes ID is too large for your trx350 ranchers bleeder nipple, they are roughly about 1/8 ID, you should be able to push 1/8 ID down over the bleeder nipple. I never use anything like this, I always just put a drain pan under the brake area, and bleed them like that.

Would a 20 oz. bottle be too large? Forgive my lack of knowledge, but with only using a pan, wouldn't air get in the lines?

don't know about the bottle thing ?. using a pan would not let air get in, if your holding the brake lever, and tighten the bleeder nipple before you release the lever ?!..lol. you ARE bleeding brakes on an atv, correct ??. if so ?, then the pan has nothing to do with air getting into the system. I've done it this way for 20 years, never, not once have I had trouble bleeding brakes, a pan, 10mm or 8mm box wrench, bottle of brake fluid, pair of vise grips, walla, brakes done !. oh, NEVER LET THE MASTER CYLINDER GO EMPTY !!!, this is how you get air back in the system ?, or you leave the bleeder nipple open, and release the brake lever ?..lol.

yes but I'm wanting to completely flush the old contaminated fluid out first. plus, it's new to me because I've never done a brake job.

 

[CajunMan89]

Hey Cajun man yes. I always use a 22oz beer bottle cuz that's what my beer comes in lols. I drain my reservoir down by squeezing just to the point where the reservoir bottom has fluid in it. Minimizes air. I wipe out the sludge and clean the sight glass. Top it with clean fluid. Since I buy a 16oz bottle of brake fluid I'm pretty generous with flushing. I use a hose on the bleeder nut because I don't want to squirt fluid onto anything.

^^^like Shade says and make sure you put your drums back on first

The sight glass on my master cylinder is scratched up in the middle and towards the bottom. Is there a way to repair it?

 

[CajunMan89]

Hey Cajun man yes. I always use a 22oz beer bottle cuz that's what my beer comes in lols. I drain my reservoir down by squeezing just to the point where the reservoir bottom has fluid in it. Minimizes air. I wipe out the sludge and clean the sight glass. Top it with clean fluid. Since I buy a 16oz bottle of brake fluid I'm pretty generous with flushing. I use a hose on the bleeder nut because I don't want to squirt fluid onto anything.

^^^like Shade says and make sure you put your drums back on first

The sight glass on my master cylinder is scratched up in the middle and towards the bottom. Is there a way to repair it?

you have two options, one, which is very high dollar !, replace the whole master cylinder. two, replace the sight glass ?. then can be done a couple ways, either jb welding a dime in there ?, or using a replacement sight glass kit from ebay. you have to search for motorcycle sight glass kits for Honda, but they are all the same when it comes to sight glasses on master cylinders for brakes and clutches .

Is this one a good replacement?

Brake Master Cylinder Sight Glass for Honda Yamaha Suzuki Kawasaki Motorcycle | eBay

Are they hard to replace?

 

[CajunMan89]

Whattaya think cajunman wanna do a thread on it?

It would be a good idea. I need to measure mine to see if it's 18 mm...

 

[CajunMan89]

you have two options, one, which is very high dollar !, replace the whole master cylinder. two, replace the sight glass ?. then can be done a couple ways, either jb welding a dime in there ?, or using a replacement sight glass kit from ebay. you have to search for motorcycle sight glass kits for Honda, but they are all the same when it comes to sight glasses on master cylinders for brakes and clutches .

Is this one a good replacement?

Brake Master Cylinder Sight Glass for Honda Yamaha Suzuki Kawasaki Motorcycle | eBay

Are they hard to replace?

looks good to me ?, I've used the ones that you have to seal in with sealant, but this one looks like it will do just fine. measure your sight glass hole, and see if it's 18mm ?.

I know this is a stupid question LOL but since I'm ignorant about such things, including math LOL, what's the best way to measure them? All I have is a measure tape, and measuring the window across, I know 18mm is way too large. I want to get a correct measurement before I purchase a new one.

 

[CajunMan89]

Is it just a snap out with a screwdriver and then press in the new one Shadetree?

I found this instructional video. Hopefully, the one I'm looking at removes and installs similarly....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_yo3FnH6DM

 

[CajunMan89]

I used a vernier caliper to measure the inside diameter of the silver ring--and came up with 18 mm--this caliper shows measurements in cm

as I said earlier, most all Honda master cylinders are 18mm.

So I should be 95% safe getting that one in the Ebay link?

 

[CajunMan89]

as I said earlier, most all Honda master cylinders are 18mm.

So I should be 95% safe getting that one in the Ebay link?

yep, should fit, read their ebay feedback score before you buy ?!, this says a lot about their products .

Will do So I remove the old one from punching it out from the inside, like that video shows?