Just changed front pads, pool of brake fluid under the bike

Parky

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...like the title says. I changed the front pads on both sides, pushing the pistons back gently as advised. It's an 04 ABS model.

When I had finished I started the bike, all OK, brakes working and brake failure light went out when I set off.

However, I noticed a small pool of brake fluid under the bike, it seems to have dripped down and run down the centre stand. Is there some sort of pressure relief valve in the ABS unit or have I bust something :blast
 
could it be that the new pads being now thicker than what you took out,that the fluid needs to find a new level???
 
I was going to suggest that if the brake fluid had been topped up between pad changes then, as Spock says, the level is now too high with new pads in.
But then I remembered dire warnings about forcing the pistons back too quickly on the ABS models. Something about blowing seals within the ABS unit. Do a "search". And then it might be prudent to get your brakes checked out.
Good luck...............
 


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