Brake bleed (anti dive)

[feelergaugephil]

83 Katana 1100 SD

Powdercoated calipers, new pistons, seals and pads, braided lines.
Same with the rear.

I am using the pump vacuum machine.

Ok, the rear brakes took about 5 mins to do and works PERFECT.

Now, the fronts is a different story, What is the procedure? When I hook up the vacuum line to the bleed nipple on the calipers I'm getting pure fluid (pump brake lever 3 times and hold) eventually the lever goes spongy.
Now, ALL I'm getting out of the anti dives is very little brake fluid and approx 85% air!
I've gone through nearly 2 quarts of brake fluid AND still have spongy front brakes.....
I've done many, many brake bleeds and this Katana is testing my patience!
What am I doing wrong?

[Agemax]

bleed in this order......
left anti dive, left caliper, right anti dive, right caliper

[feelergaugephil]

Cheers mate, how much air should come out of the anti dives?????????????????????

[jwhelan65]

bleed in this order......
left anti dive, left caliper, right anti dive, right caliper

what Agemax said, just did mine that way

[feelergaugephil]

Cheers mate, how much air should come out of the anti dives?????????????????????

I still need to know?

[Nessism]

Sounds like you are drawing false air around the bleed nipples, common problem when using a suction device. You might want to try wrapping the bleeder nipple threads with a couple of wraps of teflon tape to see if that helps you get a good seal.

[bwringer]

Sounds like you are drawing false air around the bleed nipples, common problem when using a suction device. You might want to try wrapping the bleeder nipple threads with a couple of wraps of teflon tape to see if that helps you get a good seal.

Yes, this. X2. Agreed. Mega-dittos.

[Agemax]

lose the anti dive, its crap!. lose one disc and caliper, you dont need 2. upgrade the one you got left and you will be fine

[feelergaugephil]

thanks guys, it's not mine! I have just about finished restoring it and will post the pix when I am finally finished it.