Front brake lines leaking...

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Apr 6, 2007 | 09:39 AM

Stoner

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Front brake lines leaking...

From right where the "y" connector attaches to the triple tree below the fairing. I noticed the drips on the front fender and splater on tank, fairing inner, etc. Anyone else having this problem?

Apr 6, 2007 | 09:52 AM

Eyespy

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RE: Front brake lines leaking...

Now you have an excuse to replace the lines with stainless steel braided lines.[8D]

Apr 6, 2007 | 09:54 AM

sleepneagle

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RE: Front brake lines leaking...

I suspect a metal fatigue crack at the block. I would replace with the stainless braid line kit and be done with it.

Apr 6, 2007 | 01:07 PM

jbhawley

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RE: Front brake lines leaking...

ditto to replacing w ss

Apr 6, 2007 | 01:40 PM

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RE: Front brake lines leaking...

get the fluid off the paint before it eats it away

Apr 9, 2007 | 10:45 AM

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RE: Front brake lines leaking...

Dealership checked it out and says it's head grease that liquified (from radio heat?) and dribbled down. No paint damage, but it splattered everywhere thanks to the wind.

Apr 9, 2007 | 10:48 AM

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RE: Front brake lines leaking...

No problem yet. Time to go to stainless I guess.

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Apr 9, 2007 | 05:49 PM

choochoo

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RE: Front brake lines leaking...

DOT 4 (what's in most bikes ) is not as corrosive to paint as the older dot 2 and 3.
also the new clear coats withstand it better than the old enamel paint.

But yes it could be a crack in the block or line.
But it could just be the copper banjo washers need replaced.
Only a close observation will tell for sure.
But a good set of aftermarket stainless steel would be a good way to go.