| Author | Message | ||
     Djm |
I noticed that my rear brake fluid level is slightly above low on my new Ulysses. When I told the dealership about this I was told they always fill to this level on all of their bikes to prevent leakage. Opinions? | ||
| Xbimmer |
Don't know about that... mine has always registered just below "Full" (on sidestand, on level) with new pads. By the time it gets down to "Low" my pads are close to replacement. Put in new pads and the level returns to the top. Sounds like dealer-speak to me. | ||
| Ratbuell |
Does your rear brake work OK? If so, top off per the manual (it won't leak...) and enjoy the ride  | ||
| Djm |
They work, but feel a little soft (new Buell owner so it might just be me). Ugh...dealerships... | ||
| Ratbuell |
Soft is not unusual. You can try to gravity bleed it overnight - strap the toe lever down like you're applying the brakes, and then pop the master cylinder cover loose (but keep it on so dirt doesn't get in). Let it sit overnight, that should allow any trapped air bubbles to escape into the reservoir. Works every time for me on front brakes...but never tried it on the rear before. Rears have always been soft on my Buells, it seems to be genetic | ||
| Longdog_cymru |
Funny, my rear brake fluid was "just above low" too! One other thing, isn't "rear brake" a contradiction? I can stand on mine, (with standard pads), and nothing happens!!!! | ||
| Mr_gto |
Xbimmer is right. The more the pad is worn down the further the piston has to push in toward the disc, which takes more fluid. The piston is self adjusting which mean that it keeps moving in with the worn pad till you press it back out to put a new one in. Put new pads on and I bet you it comes right back up to the full line. | ||
| Tsorl76 |
I'd be a little leery of exposing the brake fluid to air overnight. Remember how hygroscopic the fluid is. |
