{"id":9775,"date":"2021-08-07T06:45:19","date_gmt":"2021-08-07T06:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=9775"},"modified":"2021-08-07T06:45:21","modified_gmt":"2021-08-07T06:45:21","slug":"how-to-bleed-atv-brakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-bleed-atv-brakes\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Bleed ATV Brakes {Step By Step}"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If your ATV<\/a> has hydraulic brakes, which it most likely does, you need to bleed them from time to time.\u00a0Why is it important and how to bleed ATV brakes? Read on to learn more in this guide {+ watch 2 videos inside}.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do You Need To Bleed ATV Brakes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bleeding ATV brakes flushes out old brake fluid, allowing you to add new brake fluid. It\u2019s recommended that you replace brake fluid every time you replace your brake pads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may also need to bleed your ATV brakes to get rid of trapped air. Air in the cylinder or brake line can make your brake lever feel soft and squishy when you press it, seriously affecting braking performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bleeding ATV brakes is a fairly easy process that you can do at home with basic tools. There are three ways to do it: the manual way, the vacuum method using a brake bleeder tool, and the reverse bleeding method. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do You Need to Bleed ATV Brakes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Manual bleeding is more work and takes longer, but you don’t need any fancy tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most important tools are a phillips screwdriver to open the brake fluid reservoir, and an 8mm wrench to operate the bleeder valve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also recommend having an empty bottle and a length of 5\/16 inch clear tube. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This allows you to empty the old brake fluid into the bottle, rather than letting it spill on the ground where it can cause a mess and damage the environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, you also need new brake fluid on hand. Use the manufacturer-recommended brake fluid. Most ATVs use DOT 4 brake fluid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also recommend jacking up your ATV and removing the wheels for easier access to the bleed valve. But this is optional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, have someone around to help you. This is a two-person job. If you are alone, get a spring loaded clamp. You\u2019ll need it to keep the brake lever pressed. Also, put on a pair of gloves; you don’t want any of the brake fluid on your skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Bleed ATV Brakes Manually?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Once you are ready, here\u2019s the step by step process for manually bleeding ATV brakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n