I spent most of the weekend researching on Ohlins shocks for the 998 since the upgrade model (similar to current TTX-GP for Panigale) is no longer in production. Plus also spent time to research on the front triple clamp for the 998 and closing the deal that I did not have much time to work on the Panigale V4...,
but at least I am able to successfully bleed the rear brake.
The most satisfying part of this is that my GUESS (and gamble) was correct that the top bolt cover on the Brembo Billet MC can be utilized for the inlet nozzle to connect to an extra brake fluid reservoir .
Here are what I did:
Took out the Capri Tools Vacuum Brake Bleeder from it's box and inspect. Turn out it is a very nicely build tools, much nicer than what I remember with my old Vacula Vacuum Brake Bleeder long long time ago.
Even the drain cover on top is made from Billet Blue Anodized Aluminum with O-Ring as seal (note, there is no thread on this drain cover, simply push and pull, so I put some Toyota Rubber Grease on it to make sure the o-ring did not tear):
Then, I unpacked the Makita compressor, quite heavy but glad that I can still pull it out with just one arm , but I can feel that I need to work out again , then I connect it with the Capri tool:
Now, it's time to connect the vacuum rubber hose from the capri tool to the rear brake caliper:
When I first start the suction, nothing happened... I was worried something is leaking... then I press the rubber head of the Capri tools firmly against the Stahlbus bleeder screw, and right away it sucks the brake fluid.
All the bubble start coming out quickly, and I need to refill the brake reservoir:
More bubble came out:
And after almost 1 full bottle of the Motul brake fluid, I decided it's time to bleed manually, starting from the TOP bleeder on the rear master cylinder it self, then to the brake caliper:
In no time, the brake pedal lever is firm, so everything is good. Maybe by next month, I will try to bleed one more time from the top bleeder on the rear MC since most of the bubble must have slowly travel there.
In the meantime, I am enjoying the GOREGOUS look of the Golden Motul Brake Fluid like (almost like the color of Tea or Whiskey) inside the Ducati by Rizoma rear brake reservoir:
but at least I am able to successfully bleed the rear brake.
The most satisfying part of this is that my GUESS (and gamble) was correct that the top bolt cover on the Brembo Billet MC can be utilized for the inlet nozzle to connect to an extra brake fluid reservoir .
Here are what I did:
Took out the Capri Tools Vacuum Brake Bleeder from it's box and inspect. Turn out it is a very nicely build tools, much nicer than what I remember with my old Vacula Vacuum Brake Bleeder long long time ago.
Even the drain cover on top is made from Billet Blue Anodized Aluminum with O-Ring as seal (note, there is no thread on this drain cover, simply push and pull, so I put some Toyota Rubber Grease on it to make sure the o-ring did not tear):
Then, I unpacked the Makita compressor, quite heavy but glad that I can still pull it out with just one arm , but I can feel that I need to work out again , then I connect it with the Capri tool:
Now, it's time to connect the vacuum rubber hose from the capri tool to the rear brake caliper:
When I first start the suction, nothing happened... I was worried something is leaking... then I press the rubber head of the Capri tools firmly against the Stahlbus bleeder screw, and right away it sucks the brake fluid.
All the bubble start coming out quickly, and I need to refill the brake reservoir:
More bubble came out:
And after almost 1 full bottle of the Motul brake fluid, I decided it's time to bleed manually, starting from the TOP bleeder on the rear master cylinder it self, then to the brake caliper:
In no time, the brake pedal lever is firm, so everything is good. Maybe by next month, I will try to bleed one more time from the top bleeder on the rear MC since most of the bubble must have slowly travel there.
In the meantime, I am enjoying the GOREGOUS look of the Golden Motul Brake Fluid like (almost like the color of Tea or Whiskey) inside the Ducati by Rizoma rear brake reservoir: