Brakes again 1100GS 97

[MattW]

It's not pron, but a bit long winded to download it - I've pdf'ed it and uploaded it here as an attachment.

 

[nunesaf]

strange link nunesaf, porn ?

If it is porn, I want it back !

Thanks Matt for making the pdf.

I hope it helps

 

[Big Den]

Thanks guys, must have been settings on my pc (wonder what the missus has been viewing )
Great diagram, i will go to it and check it out.

 

[Kenny]

Never owned an oilhead...but should there be a copper washer here ????

 

[Big Den]

mmmm i will take a look at that, thanks Kenny, i have checked all connections for leaks assuming if there is air getting in i would also get some fluid weeping when pressurised but i could be wrong. Still convinced it is something daft.

 

[nunesaf]

mmmm i will take a look at that, thanks Kenny, i have checked all connections for leaks assuming if there is air getting in i would also get some fluid weeping when pressurised but i could be wrong. Still convinced it is something daft.

Yes Den, you are right - if air enters in, fluid should come out. However, it doesn't need much oil to come out so you lever gets fully spongy.

 

[nunesaf]

Hi Den,

We have no news from you. So, what's up mate? I hope you didn't go on a test drive with the lever totally soft...

 

[Colban]

Hi Den,

We have no news from you. So, what's up mate? I hope you didn't go on a test drive with the lever totally soft...

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163804
One way to fix it.

 

[Big Den]

No still got it and still planning to get it sorted. I am gearing up to remove the heads and get them done, i will then go back to the brakes one more time , if no joy i will bypass and remove the abs.

 

[(RIP) Kaister]

FFS man !

put the old rubber hoses back on and bleed it like i described.

in fact you could bleed it one hose at a time into a jar.

 

[Big Den]

Old hoses long gone so not an option

 

[ianboydsnr]

Did it ever get sorted, gona be changing hoses on mine next weekend, lets hope it goes easier than this

 

[Geno]

Very intrested as well as i have full set ordered for my 1100 . Can you keep us up to date .Please .

 

[BrianR]

Just done it

Not that this helps really but might improve confidence.

I have just replaced all the Goodrich hoses on my 96 1100GS using s syringe to suck out the fluid from the callipers, All went according to plan with no issues.

BrianR

 

[biggles12]

Not that this helps really but might improve confidence.

I have just replaced all the Goodrich hoses on my 96 1100GS using s syringe to suck out the fluid from the callipers, All went according to plan with no issues.

BrianR

+1
Came back from Morocco 2 weeks ago (on R1100gs with abs) with a leaking master cylinder on the front brake. Striped it replaced the seals and bled it in 15 mins

Pete