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brake fluid

  1. R

    Replacing Brake Fluid

    I want to replace my brake fluid and am wondering if the ABS requires any special tools or procedures. I have done so on my other non-ABS bikes using a vacuum device but reluctant to without checking with the forum. Thanks, Ralph
    • ralphmccomb
    • Thread
    • brake fluid replacing brake fluid
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: F-Twins
  2. 2slowwheels

    Brake fluid

    I couldn't find anything in the search so I'll ask. My 77 RS manual says DOT 4 brake fluid but the sticker on the frame says DOT 3. Is there any difference and can I use the new synthetic DOT 3/4 stuff? Thanks
  3. 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
  4. OfficerImpersonator

    Brake fluid replacement schedule

    I've always thought it was conventional wisdom to replace a vehicle's brake fluid every two years, or earlier if there is suspicion that moisture might have entered the closed hydraulic system. In a forum for Nissan LEAF owners to which I belong, several tight-wad owners are proclaiming that...
  5. E

    synthetic dot 4

    hi , I have to flush out my brake fluid. Is this okay for a1999 r1100rt? . Thanks Eric never mind found it thanks anyway.
    • Elm
    • Thread
    • brake fluid dot3 dot4 dot5
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Oilheads
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