bleeding

Hi Cx500Forum. I've been a lurker here for a while and am new to performing maintenance tasks. I've searched and read through as much front brake info as I can for my 1980 cx500 custom. It's been laid up for a while, and I've been trying to get it road-ready. Went to crack the bleed nipple...

I’m hoping to get some advice on replacing my master cylinder and brake line on an 81CX500, which I am quite eager to render safe and fully roadworthy. The existing master cylinder is a sun-rotted mess, though it is perfectly functional at this time. It just needs to go. I went and purchased...

I have a 78' CX500 that I'm trying to complete a frame-off restoration but the front brake is sticking. What I've done: Rebuilt the master cylinder. Removed and cleaned the caliper Removed and cleaned the piston (lubed the piston with brake fluid before placing back into the caliper) Removed...

I just bought a 79 cx500 off of Craigslist yesterday it has quite a few things to fix to get it on the road however. I am starting with the front Brake. Basically there is none. There is zero resistance with the brake lever. The reservoir is full. Looking around Youtube I am thinking the...