Quick question please, about to flush brake fluid completely, when it comes to the abs unit itself will it flush just pumping brake levers or does it need a vacuum to drag the fluid out?? ..... Cheers
Just bleed the brakes until the new clear brake fluid comes through. Doesn't need any vacuum or fancy gear. There are 2 bleed nipples on top of the abs unit, but conventional bleeding will do. Saves removing the tank and fairing too.
Thanks all, it has not been flushed since ss lines were fitted in 2012, then it was only master cyl to calipers, did not flush abs unit, now have an abs fault with lights flashing, its been doing this since last august when battery failed, I can clear it with a reset and it lasts a while but keeps coming back, hoping a full flush will sort it.
You should check the fault codes
AND check your ABS rings are not very rusty and the Air gaps are correct
If it happens just after a start up its the Low voltage warning
If it happens when you go over a certain speed every time its likely the ABS rings need a clean or the air gap needs checked
Flushing/changing the brake fluid won’t change a thing (apart from the fluid) - the flashing lights on the pre-servo system are nothing to do with fluid, any fault warnings are purely electrical or pistons in the modulator decked.Thanks all, it has not been flushed since ss lines were fitted in 2012, then it was only master cyl to calipers, did not flush abs unit, now have an abs fault with lights flashing, its been doing this since last august when battery failed, I can clear it with a reset and it lasts a while but keeps coming back, hoping a full flush will sort it.
Just bleed the brakes until the new clear brake fluid comes through. Doesn't need any vacuum or fancy gear. There are 2 bleed nipples on top of the abs unit, but conventional bleeding will do. Saves removing the tank and fairing too.
Hi - does that mean I can flush the fluid through the whole system by just bleeding at the 3 callipers?
Probably not!
But there is no way of answering your question. You haven’t told us what bike you have.
They do not have all the same brake systems.
2003 twin spark servo abs
Then definitely No.
Your bike has 4 seperate brake systems.
Front and rear control circuits which are bled conventionally from their reservoir to the servo unit (under fuel tank).
Front and rear power circuits which are power bled from their reservoirs located on the servo unit to their respective caliper.
Read this.http://users.rcn.com/dehager/service/service_abs3.pdf
It ‘s long winded, but will help you understand what is needed to bleed you brakes, and the technique required. If you feel this service is not for you, then find someone who can.