[zstu]

Hi guys just a quickie i'm going to bleed the front brakes which caliper would you do first?
cheers Stu

 

[So-Crates]

Hi guys just a quickie i'm going to bleed the front brakes which caliper would you do first?
cheers Stu

I started with the one that had the longest reach to the T junction beneath the triple clamps. If I remember, that was the left side caliper (left side when sitting on the bike).

 

[notabiker]

open bleeder,pull lever. shut bleeder release lever. repeat over and over. gravity will also work slower.. never let MC to get low on fluid. protect the paint.

 

[Barry]

Speed bleeders are your friends and a great investment if your going to change fluid frequently or are planning on upgrading your lines later.

 

[zannisvel]

how often do you have to change the brake fluid. havent done it yet. 7000 miles 3 years.

 

[Ninjawasaki]

I like to do the brake fluid once a year....and yes, speed bleeders are a god send. Oh, put some Motul RBF 600 fluid back in...**** is amazing.

 

[underdog]

Brake fluid absorbs moisture (hygroscopic) from the air (unless it's a full synthetic) and reaches high temps and can flash (steam) when under pressure. Albeit an extreme example condition. So it is recommended to change it every year even if it doesn't look dirty. If you haven't changed it in a while, I bet you will be able to tell a difference when you do. You should get a much firmer feel to the brakes almost like adding stainless lines.

 

[zannisvel]

thanks guys. I'll stop by iron pony and get some. a good project for the weekend.

 

[kawtoy_77]

Since I have been running the same brakes since '03, I would imagine the fluid to be just as old. Maybe I will do it this year.....

 

[notabiker]

syth bk fluid and dot 3 or 4 are not compatible. major problem if you mix them. i would do dot 4 once a year. just my 2 c