Posted by Jon D. on August 05, 2003 at 02:57:31:
In Reply to: Bleeding the brakes posted by Scott on August 04, 2003 at 01:34:18:
I did this a month ago for the first time. My '95 still had the tea colored orginal fluid I believe. I borrowed a bleeder and it was more hassle than good. I ended up using a neighbor to do the Two-Man version, squeeze--bleed--tighten---repeat (or similar routine, see Clymer).
I was surprised that it only took about 4-6 cycles of that proceedure. There is no spongyness, at least I don't feel any. I don't notice very much better braking than before, but I feel better about the brakes.
I do notice my new brake pads sounding funny as they are braking in--kinda like bicycle brake sound at times. And I was careful not to "scorch" them to for the first 10 rides too.
Oh well, WD doesn't even HAVE front brakes! ;-) He manages!
-Jon D.
'95