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brake flush

  1. J

    Replacing with Spiegler brake line - 2003 K1200GT Top Line Crimps

    The top brake Line on my 2003 K1200GT had a 80mm riser added and causing a problem. Prior owner and I didn't notice until recently how a left turn puts it under pressure. Solution is to order a +2 inch top brake line and replace it. Not urgent other than I want to fix a wrong. A complete...
  2. R

    Advice on replacing brake lines - 2004 R1100S w/ABS

    There's a lot of posts about the need to replace the brake lines on older bikes because the rubber ones degrade over time causing brake problems or even failure. I would like to replace my original rubber lines with a set of SS braided lines but I am wondering how that can be done without...
    • ridgetopboy
    • Thread
    • brake fluid change brake flush brake lines ss brake lines
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Oilheads
  3. F

    Brake Maintenance

    Hey Folks, I'm new to the BMW scene with a 2014 F800 GS Adv. and couldnt be happier. I have a question for all the folks out there. Spring tune up is going on and I noticed in my rear brake reservoir the fluid is darker than the front. First why would that be? second any reason for concern...
    • firemankc
    • Thread
    • brake fluid change brake fluid color brake flush
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: F-Twins
  4. K7GLE

    silly brake fluid question

    All - It always kind of chaps me that I buy a pint of brake fluid, use about 1/10 of it, then have to throw the remainder away because of the "use only brake fluid from an unopened container" commandment. My understanding of the reason for this is that brake fluid will absorb water vapor from...
    • K7GLE
    • Thread
    • brake bleeding brake fluid brake flush
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Oilheads
  5. 1

    '02 R1150RS ABS II Brake Line Change and Flush

    The R1150RS I just purchased has what appear to be OEM brake lines and the owner said the fluid has not been flushed in two years. As part of my zero base-lining of the maintenance I was going to just flush the lines. My plan was to install Spiegler stainless steel lines next year when I flush...
    • 196178
    • Thread
    • brake flush line change line flush
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Oilheads
  6. M

    Brake flush 2013 R1200RT

    Is it possible to replace brake fluid (bleed) a non-servo brake system with ABS in the old fashion manner, at the calibers only...pump - squeeze - open bleeder - close bleeder - pump - squeeze...and again and again?
    • motodan
    • Thread
    • brake bleeding brake fluid change brake flush clutch fluid change clutch fluid level
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Hexheads/Camheads
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