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12-21-2023, 11:24 PM
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When I took the cap off the top of the brake fluid reservoir I noticed a rubber/plastic "liner" or gasket inside the top of the reservoir which flexed down into the "void" created whenever the fluid is getting "lower" so when you look at the sight glass to see how much brake fluid is in the reservoir it appears to be "full" when in fact it is not.
So, my note to self is remove the top at least in the spring and see how much fluid is actually in there and top it off.
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12-31-2023, 09:41 PM
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Depending on your bike mileage....you might want to refresh your brake fluid in the brake systems. I change mine every 5 years like clockwork, even including the clutch system. Never had a problem with brakes in the past 25 years....
Everytime you remove your reservoir cap, the fluid pulls water outta the air....just nature of the beast. DOT5 doesn't....but our bikes are not designed for that stuff....
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Last edited by DragonLady58; 12-31-2023 at 09:49 PM.
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01-03-2024, 07:42 AM
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What DL said. Even if your brake or clutch system has no leaks it gets contaminated with system debris and water over time, mostly water. Water gets into the system through microscopic pores in the hoses and seals. Brake fluid is hygroscopic meanng it attracts moisture and as water gets into the system it migrates to the lowest point in the system and creates rust. But water also lowers the hydraulic effectiveness of the brake fluid. Best to do like DL says and flush out the system with fresh fluid at least every five years.
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01-04-2024, 09:49 AM
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