How to Check and Add Brake Fluid to Your Motorcycle
As you add bikes to your collection you are definitely going to have to deal with brake issues – this is not a problem. Much like carburetors, many people believe that there is strange voodoo going on in their brake systems – this is not true, brakes are not complicated. There is no reason to be afraid to tackle a brake job on your bike.
This video shows how to check the front brake fluid level on a typical hydraulic brake system – a Honda CB750. You will learn what to do with brownish old fluid and sediment in the brake reservoir. You will also see how to clean up the reservoir and add new fluid to the system. Nothing to it!!
Here are a few things to keep in mind as you work on your brakes:
- Cover all exposed painted parts with plastic. That fluid can strip the paint right off your bike.
- Find out what DOT number your fluid must be. This is usually written on the brake reservoir cover. It can also be found in your service manual.
- Get a service manual for all your bikes. (Not a bad idea to pick up a manual for a bike you plan to buy)
- Have some paper towels or clean rags handy for spills and cleanup.
- Have a clean funnel ready.
- DON’T touch the brake level or peddle while your reservoir is open. If you do, you will force air into your system and you will have to get it back out. This is not a big deal, but you will loose an hour of you life bleeding the brake system. See post and video on bleeding your brakes.
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