| Author | Message | ||
     Sifo |
So my XB which has been parked for the snow season has marked it's territory in the garage by leaking brake fluid from the front caliper. Is this something that should be covered by warranty? It's still under warranty for about another month, I just have to decide if I want to deal with my dealer on this. Anyone been through this under warranty before? | ||
| Geforce |
Before you even go down that road... Check the brake line to caliper connection and MAKE SURE it's not leaking there... my 1125r did this after a track day and it was simple to clean it up and tighten the fitting and no more leaky. It may be something else, but the easy stuff sometimes gets the job done with less fuss. | ||
| Sifo |
Thanks for the tip, I'll check that when I have a chance in the daylight. It's kind of stuffed away in a place of shame right now to make room for my car to get out of the snow. Time to pull it out though! | ||
| Sifo |
So it's nice and dry up where the brake line bolts onto the caliper. It's nice and wet down near the bottom. Anybody know the official line on if this would be covered under warranty? Fired it up today and it started right up! Took it for a quick ride, just long enough to warm up the primary case and let loose a wheelie! Can't wait till the salt is off the roads and pot holes are filled!  | ||
| Bobbuell1961 |
Definitely covered under warranty, pads should be replaced also if they are contaminated | ||
| Sifo |
Thanks, That's the info I needed. Looks like it will be into the dealer this weekend. | ||
| Glitch |
Yeah but if you take a look, the caliper re-build kit is really really easy to do. Not much more than cleaning it all up and an o-ring and you're pretty much on your way. With the kit and service manual, I'd bet you'd be done in an hour or so. Trust me, if I can do it, you can do it. Big plus, you're waiting for a little kit to arrive at your door, rather than waiting in line at the dealership with a repair they won't make $ with... | ||
| Sifo |
I know and your right. I really should just call American Sport Bike and see if they sell the kit. It just means I have to do work in the garage. I'm due to tear down the forks anyway, as well as new tires. What's a brake job on top of that. This time of year I probably wouldn't get the bike back until after tax day anyway. Could be DIY time. | ||
| Glitch |
I've got to do my forks. Need to find myself a seal driver. | ||
| Sifo |
I've got a great local shop that will do the seals in a few minutes while I wait if I ask them to. They are a short walk from work though so waiting is no big deal. They seem to think that waiting till the next day borderlines on poor service. They laugh with my stories about HD service. | ||
| Glitch |
They seem to think that waiting till the next day borderlines on poor service. Service, what a concept. | ||
| Sifo |
It's a strange concept, but somehow they seem to do well with it. |
