400ex rear brakes

[JoshSim400ex]

03' 400ex


Ok guys...I changed my rear brake pads for the first time this weekend (Just bought the bike used) and I ended up having to break the brake line...I've done disc brakes on cars b4 so I thought it wouldn't be a big problem...Now that I got everything put back together I can't get the stupid petal to pump up..No fluid is leaking when I pump it up and the petal is still going straight all the way down and I don't feel like I'm getting a petal..Like don't you close the bleeder pump a few times hold then open the bleeder repeat?...Just like a car?...Pls help :)

[Idaho450R]

Try single stroke bleeding...open the bleeder, push on the pedal, close the bleeder, release the pedal, repeat. MAKE SURE YOU KEEP AN EYE ON THE FLUID LEVEL. The master cylinder on an atv is a little different than on a car and doesn't "pump up" like a car does. Once you get the majority of the air out that way, then just hold the pedal down and crack the bleeder until its straight fluid. Let me know how it works...:D

[JoshSim400ex]

Worked like magic thanks so much! I actually have back brakes now!