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Flush/replace brake fluid 2005 R1200ST

kindablue

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2005 R1200ST brake fluid flush with ABS questions: Does this maintenance need to be done every two years? I need to do this myself, is there a good vídeo to help are there any special tools or computer programs needed? Thanks
 
Personally, I think it's worth to change the fluid every 2 years as the time investment is pretty small if you have the right tools. Here's my conclusion:

"DOT 4 brake fluid, has a minimum boiling temperature of 446 degrees Fahrenheit when it's fresh out of the can. After absorbing just a small amount of water, that boiling temperature number can almost be cut in half. From what I was able to find, most DOT brake fluid will absorb about 3-4% moisture by volume after just two years. After the brake fluid absorbs about 8% of of it's total volume, the boiling point is almost no better than plain water.

The second reason that we want to replace the fluid in the brake system is because it also contains corrosion inhibitors. These inhibitors can prevent problems in our delicate ABS systems (if your bike is equipped). So, at the end of the day, a little $4 bottle of brake fluid can save you time, money, and possibly your life."
 
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