Rear brake hose route?

[rd400canuck]

Hi guys,

Is this correct for the rear brake hose routing? The hose wanted to go on this way naturally but I'm not keen on the hose being higher than the caliper and catching air in it. Should I flip it?

[2steve]

Here's mine.  Just as it was when it left the factory, I suppose.  Has been a long time but probably bled with the caliper unbolted and up higher after rebuilding. Bought some brake bleeders with built in check valves for this bike. Speed bleeders from Kirby's Brake Bleeders:

[rd400canuck]

Thanks for the tips :)

I just wanted to make sure it was ok like that. The back brakes are working ok as far as I can tell... not as taught feeling as the fronts at the lever thats for sure but not bad.

[Striker1423]

Thanks for the tips :)

I just wanted to make sure it was ok like that. The back brakes are working ok as far as I can tell... not as taught feeling as the fronts at the lever thats for sure but not bad.

You might want to get a small power bleeder, or take it in and have someone bleed it quick. A shop might charge you a couple tenths to do it.  Air causes slightly mushy brakes. Should feel taught past say 50% of foot pressure. As the pads close in on the brake disc you should feel the brake get nice and tight.

[27 Cycles]

If you can, unbolt the caliper, raise it up and tilt it so the bleed nipple is the highest point and bleed.  Then put it back on, you just may need someone to help.

Whoops.. just saw 2Steve already mentioned this..

[m in sc]

easy no mess method:
take caliper off hanger with hose still attached, move to where its below the master cyl.

put wrench handle, strip of wood, something in between pas that wont hurt them. a spare rotor is ideal if you have one.

put a weight on the rear brake lever, let sit over night with weight on it with pressure staying in system.

next day, take weight off, reinstall, and rear brake will be air bubble free. pump brake few times before riding.