Hey guys/gals, quick question for ya.
My 696 is about 7 months old with 2k miles on it. The brake fluid is already pretty darn dark on it, so I started reading up on it. From what I gather with the manual, the fluid is only checked until the 22.5k mile maintenance (or 36 months) at which time it is flushed. However, reading online I hear people saying to flush brake fluid every year, sometimes twice a year.
So, what gives? Is the replacement of the fluid a "when it is dark" kinda thing? Also, is it normal for the fluid to be so dark on a bike so young?
Thanks for any info.
I flush the fluid once a year on my bikes, usually in the spring.
Usually the fluid in the clutch master is darker.
It happens to all the bikes so I guess it is normal...
Don't sweat the dark fluid. My rear fluid turns dark about 2 rides after it's flushed ~
JM
You change the fluid because it absorbs water and looses it's effectiveness. I also follow the once a year routine but some of the high temp racing fluids absorb water so fast that they get changed every w/e.
Where are you looking at the fluid? If you're just trying to use the peep hole on coffin style masters, or even looking in the top w/ the lid off the fluid can appear deceptively dark. You can only really get a good read on the colors when you've got the translucent plastic type reservoirs.
Quote from: yuu on January 12, 2009, 07:39:38 AM
Where are you looking at the fluid? If you're just trying to use the peep hole on coffin style masters, or even looking in the top w/ the lid off the fluid can appear deceptively dark. You can only really get a good read on the colors when you've got the translucent plastic type reservoirs.
Yeah those peep holes are pregnant dog.