Guest Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 as some of you know im clueless with mechanics. Brake pads im sure i can do. Question is. Will i need to put fresh fluid in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 you need to change the pads remove the fluid and take it for a ride down the motorway to bed them in before re-adding the fluid.On a serious note, i don't think you need too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 When Ive done mine before just topped it up!Well I say me I was there doing them with a mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 nope as long as you dont undo any of the lines the fluid is contained and won't require bleeding or replacing.. however it you've had the bike more than 2 years and its not been changed you might want to consider it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 no you wont need to! remove calipers remove pads while calipers are off give them a good clean up brake cleaner helps! install new pads reverse of removal you will need to push the pistons back then fit calipers simple! if you dont know how long the fluid has been in you could change it im sure there is a write up of how to do that on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 No mate I didn't when i did mine.Give us a shout if i'm and you want a hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 http://www.themotorbikeforum.co.uk/view ... 27&t=13141 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 nope as long as you dont undo any of the lines the fluid is contained and won't require bleeding or replacing.. however it you've had the bike more than 2 years and its not been changed you might want to consider it.. Am curious with stuff like that, i mean I would be interested how many actually do this am assuming most of us will go through a set of pads a year.Is this a manufacturers guide, If so that might explain it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Is this a manufacturers guide, If so that might explain it! its the manufacturers of the brake fluid guide brake fluid is hydroscopic (absorbs water) so should be changed every two years because of this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Is this a manufacturers guide, If so that might explain it! its the manufacturers of the brake fluid guide brake fluid is hydroscopic (absorbs water) so should be changed every two years because of this! Ah how does water get into a closed system?....Anyway its just I've never noticed any fall off, but if thats what it says ok fair enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 It comes in as condensation, dont ask me how, but the water boils when theres heat in the brakes and can cause brake fade, or push the pistons out as the fluid has expanded, its often the easiest way to solve braking issues.. definately the first upgrade anyone should consider.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 thanks for the tips and advice guys. Im gonna do them on saturday front and back. Im putting a new rear tyre on so thought i would do the pads as they are getting low. Im not sure how long the current fluid as been in and i ve had the about 18 months so i will change it as advised. Is it simple enough to bleed them? And thanks for the offer of help tc i will call upon you if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Get a brake bleeding kit... You essentially bleed the fluid out through those little nipples (hehehehehe... nipples) On the calipers. And top it up as you go until all the old fluid is out and flushed through with new fluid. I believe thats how its done... Or a variation of, my brakes always worked fine after I did this and the fluid was clear rather than orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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