Brake fluid change

ofdave

Member
With our 2014's hitting two years of age, it's time to replace the brake fluid.
It's a good time to thoroughly check over your bike while you're doing it.
Miles don't matter, this is shown in the manual as something that needs doing.
 

Merlin III

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Absolutely, just remember brake fluid is a PITA to deal with. It will take the paint off painted surfaces. Only use new unopened bottles of brake fluid and make sure you don't shake the bottle and get air bubbles in the fluid. I did the procedure only once before just so I would understand the process. I think this time I will have the shop do it. :)
 

Thumper

New member
Not sure how everyone is doing their brake bleeding but this tool made it much easier for me in the garage. However, you must have a compressor to use it!
 

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randy1149

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ofdave, I use the Mityvac also. I also have this little bleeder that works well also. A tube with a valve it in so the fluid only flows in one direction... out! Attach to bleeder valve and other end in a container and squeeze from the brake/clutch handle. At Amazon here.

To put an exclamation point on Merlin's post brake fluid. It destroys paint surfaces. Stay away from those tools that mount to your brake fluid reservoir on the handle bars. If they disengaged accidentally while under pressure you'll have brake fluid all over the top of your bike. I can't imagine the disastrous results that would be.
 

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2WRDR

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I know this is old but I've tried all types including reverse bleeds(reserved for stubborn hydraulic lines) At the end of the day, IMO get yourself some speedbleeders and be done with it. Once installed (easy) the process is simple.
 
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