Techniques for bleeding Sonex hydraulic brakes

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Techniques for bleeding Sonex hydraulic brakes

Postby Sonex1517 » Sat Sep 01, 2018 6:14 pm

I wanted to start a thread for successful techniques used to bleed the Sonex hydraulic brakes.

When I try to do this, I have a lot of problems getting the air out. Once I do, it seems within a very short time I lose fluid and cannot figure out where.

I have tried the vacuum technique, the bleeder bag, and two people swearing loudly.

Suggestions and success stories are welcome.
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Re: Techniques for bleeding Sonex hydraulic brakes

Postby Mike53 » Sat Sep 01, 2018 7:49 pm

Hi Robbie.
This worked for me and its a one man job so if it doesn't work for you you will have to yell at the dog.
cheers. http://www.onexmike.org/hydraulic--toe-brakes.html
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