Brake fluid flush
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Originally Posted by Screamin beagle
cant cycle the abs unit without a digitech or theres a few companies making alternatives. IT mercenary makes one.
Me thinks it can be done...but it's a two person job. As one person bleeds the brakes, the other pours the fluid keeping the same level constant in the reservoir.
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Have you ever changed fluid in a bike?
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Last edited by Sparky357; Jun 7, 2020 at 12:52 PM.
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Doesn't the owners manual come with a table indicating the servicing schedule?!
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Indeed it does (from my 2013 manual)
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Absolutely, might even be better. I bought that Mighty Vac piece of garbage and was very dissatisfied with the quality but made it work though.
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I just ordered a set of speedbleeders a few minutes ago,want to put one on the clutch too but not sure which one fits. I just went through all of this bleeding brakes and clutch yesterday and what a fiasco it was. I will say the Muller clutch slave is awesome.
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I do all of my own services except the brake fluid. Closest dealer only charges $120 for the flush and its just easier. They also take my old oil for recycling no charge.
Brake fluid changes are not as critical for standard but ABS it is pretty much a must because of moisture issues.
Brake fluid changes are not as critical for standard but ABS it is pretty much a must because of moisture issues.
Last edited by Dseago1969; Jun 7, 2020 at 02:40 PM. Reason: Clarity