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for our British friends, no, this in not a thread about swearing at your brakes

I bought a set of Galfer brake lines, and am wondering about changing them myself versus having the dealer change them. I know that I am able to physically change them, but I am hesitating about bleeding the system after they are changed. I know how to do it, but am worried about how accessible the bleed screws are, especially on the rear caliper. I am an average DIY in my own garage type of guy, and don't have a lift table. Also, I am 60 years old, and not quite as nimble as I once was.

I have read the Haynes manual, and it seems rather straightforward. However, this is about when I usually get into trouble. What looks easy in the manual turns out to be near impossible in the real world because of accessibility issues.

Are the bleed screws easy to get at, or are they a pain? Do you have to remove anything to get to them? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Tip : take off exhaust silencer first for easy access to brakelines and caliper.

If you can see the bleeding valves... you can open them

if your brakes are bleeding i dont think you need a mechanic you need a priest....

[quote="Canter"]if your brakes are bleeding i dont think you need a mechanic you need a priest....[/quo

My bike doesn't have a DNR. I am an EMT, so I performed CPR, called 911, and they saved her. Whew. Close call.

Now I want to try bleeding the brakes without risking her health.