Front Brakes and Brake Fluid - Page 5

trykemike · 03-19-2010, 11:56 PM

I just replaced the brake fluid with the help of my wifw. ( not mechanically inclined ) Brakes work great.

use an 8mm wrench for bleeder valve.

1 - cover any bike parts near the brake master cylinder.

2 - use a hair dryer to heat the end of plastic drain tube

3 - use a turkey baster to empty the resevoir.

4 - take your time.

5 - follow the service manual instructions

6 - bleed twice top up as required.

7 - test while sitting on bike.

8 - take a test ride.

10 - use 8 mm wrench for the bleeder valve.

blaine · 03-20-2010, 12:55 AM

When you bleed your brakes don't save what fluid is left for more than a couple of months.Fluid once opened absorbes air .If used later you will always have a spoungy leaver or pedel.

Water Warrior 2 · 03-20-2010, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by blaine

When you bleed your brakes don't save what fluid is left for more than a couple of months.Fluid once opened absorbes air .If used later you will always have a spoungy leaver or pedel.

Actually Blaine, the brake fluid absorbs moisture. Not good by any stretch of the imagination. Moisture will do a lot of damage and lead to failure.

blaine · 03-20-2010, 08:13 AM

DUH!!! I thought moisture,but wrote air. Brain fart.THANKS.

Rookie Rider · 04-17-2012, 05:18 PM

I just received my brake pads. The ones from denniskirk.com. the part # that badbob mentioned. My question is, are they really that small and thin looking ?

Water Warrior 2 · 04-17-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rookie Rider

I just received my brake pads. The ones from denniskirk.com. the part # that badbob mentioned. My question is, are they really that small and thin looking ?

Yes, but they will do the job.

Rookie Rider · 04-17-2012, 09:52 PM

Shit, wow. Ok !!

Water Warrior 2 · 04-17-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rookie Rider

Shit, wow. Ok !!

No shit involved. It's brake lining material actually. :lol: :lol: Carry on.

mrlmd1 · 04-18-2012, 12:41 PM

People keep asking "how many miles do brake pads last"? It should be "How many stops can I make"? At 15 mph, at 30 mph, panic stops at 60mph?
The miles on the bike are irrelevant if you make mostly longer distance trips. If you are riding around town stopping at every corner or in traffic, they will last less, obviously. It all depends on how and how often you use the brakes, so the varied answers are almost meaningless.

Rookie Rider · 04-18-2012, 11:27 PM

Ive been practicing engine breaking, seems to really slow me down when shifting from 2nd to 1st gear only. I can see that engine breaking would save brakes and keep them longer.

03-19-2010, 11:56 PM	#41
trykemike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: toronto ont canada Posts: 177	Re: Front Brakes and Brake Fluid I just replaced the brake fluid with the help of my wifw. ( not mechanically inclined ) Brakes work great. use an 8mm wrench for bleeder valve. 1 - cover any bike parts near the brake master cylinder. 2 - use a hair dryer to heat the end of plastic drain tube 3 - use a turkey baster to empty the resevoir. 4 - take your time. 5 - follow the service manual instructions 6 - bleed twice top up as required. 7 - test while sitting on bike. 8 - take a test ride. 10 - use 8 mm wrench for the bleeder valve. __________________ sds4 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-20-2010, 12:55 AM	#42
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Front Brakes and Brake Fluid When you bleed your brakes don't save what fluid is left for more than a couple of months.Fluid once opened absorbes air .If used later you will always have a spoungy leaver or pedel. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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03-20-2010, 08:13 AM	#44
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Front Brakes and Brake Fluid DUH!!! I thought moisture,but wrote air. Brain fart.THANKS. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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04-17-2012, 05:18 PM	#45
Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: Front Brakes and Brake Fluid I just received my brake pads. The ones from denniskirk.com. the part # that badbob mentioned. My question is, are they really that small and thin looking ? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-17-2012, 09:52 PM	#47
Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: Front Brakes and Brake Fluid Shit, wow. Ok !!
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04-18-2012, 12:41 PM	#49
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Front Brakes and Brake Fluid People keep asking "how many miles do brake pads last"? It should be "How many stops can I make"? At 15 mph, at 30 mph, panic stops at 60mph? The miles on the bike are irrelevant if you make mostly longer distance trips. If you are riding around town stopping at every corner or in traffic, they will last less, obviously. It all depends on how and how often you use the brakes, so the varied answers are almost meaningless.
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04-18-2012, 11:27 PM	#50
Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: Front Brakes and Brake Fluid Ive been practicing engine breaking, seems to really slow me down when shifting from 2nd to 1st gear only. I can see that engine breaking would save brakes and keep them longer.
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