As above. Any advice, short cuts etc?
Replacing brake and clutch fluid on an 1150 GS - any tips?
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Simple procedures. Youtube is your friend. The clutch bleed tube is strapped taped to the right subframe if my memory serves me correct. Have some one help. Much easier job with two.
Yup. This one looked pretty handy ...
The brake reservoir certainly has a tendency to squirt fluid out and forwards when you pull the lever, so shield paintwork and surround it with towels/cloths
The clutch fill pipe at the bottom of the system had a fill bolt that is the same thread as a VW car bleed nut if I remember correctly... Then you can bleed from there as per usual...
I’m lazy - so, love those speed bleeders that only allow fluid one way.
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Put the rubber lid back on the reservoir when you fill it up. That stops (most) of the spillage from squirtage
I like to be able to see that the level doesn’t get so low that it sucks air… Otherwise, that’s a good suggestionPut the rubber lid back on the reservoir when you fill it up. That stops (most) of the spillage from squirtage
Servo/abs brakes or simple ABS only brakes ?
If possible, you should SUCK the fluid from the bleed nipple.
A vacuum pump like this is a good start...
A vacuum pump like this is a good start...
Good old fashioned ABS2 Neil. That was a factor in me buying it.
I have tried placing a coin over the hole in the bottom of the brake reservoir while bleeding. Stops the squirtage and you can still clearly monitor your fluid level.I like to be able to see that the level doesn’t get so low that it sucks air… Otherwise, that’s a good suggestion
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Just pull the lever slower and the fluid doesn’t squirt ..
If you can afford it, replace the bleed nipples with Stahlbus Speedbleeders. Available on eBay or maybe through Motorworks.
This will completely eliminate the need to repeatedly open and shut the bleed nipple whilst bleeding.
You open it once, and a small spring loaded one way valve does the rest.
The clutch has a filler valve fitted that is the wrong way in direction, so it's easier to remove that completely and replace with a nipple (or Stahlbus) anyway.
Then keep the master cylinder level, pump slowly, and keep topping up as you go.
This will completely eliminate the need to repeatedly open and shut the bleed nipple whilst bleeding.
You open it once, and a small spring loaded one way valve does the rest.
The clutch has a filler valve fitted that is the wrong way in direction, so it's easier to remove that completely and replace with a nipple (or Stahlbus) anyway.
Then keep the master cylinder level, pump slowly, and keep topping up as you go.
that's a good idea ! use a 1 euro coin , and you have an emergency fund !
