Brake FLuid

CBR Forum Classifieds News Photo Gallery Search Member List Timeslips Contact Sponsors Register Login

Brake FLuid

Printable Version

CBR >> Current Honda CBR Models >> CBR 600F4i >> Brake FLuid

Page: [1]

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

Brake FLuid - 8/26/2008 1:52:45 PM

travsstuff

Posts: 176
Joined: 11/13/2007
Status: offline

My brake fluid is a little low, can I just add fluid (dot 4).....Or do I need to drain and refill....and does it matter what kind....

Post #: 1

RE: Brake FLuid - 8/26/2008 2:21:52 PM

Xuracing

Posts: 573
Joined: 7/3/2008
From: Pittsburgher 8mo/yr. Jersey boy the other 4
Status: offline

It does matter what kind. Always use Dot4 you can just top it off. You don''t need to drain it. If it seems a little murky or there''s something in it i would recommend draining it but its not required.

(in reply to travsstuff)

Post #: 2

RE: Brake FLuid - 8/26/2008 2:32:47 PM

travsstuff

Posts: 176
Joined: 11/13/2007
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Xuracing

It does matter what kind. Always use Dot4 you can just top it off. You don''''t need to drain it. If it seems a little murky or there''''s something in it i would recommend draining it but its not required.

awesome....so it doesnt matter if i mix brands, all that matters is dot 4???

(in reply to Xuracing)

Post #: 3

RE: Brake FLuid - 8/26/2008 2:38:45 PM

Xuracing

Posts: 573
Joined: 7/3/2008
From: Pittsburgher 8mo/yr. Jersey boy the other 4
Status: offline

yes. DOT4 is Dot4 its the same stuff there are standards so everything is made basically the same it will be fine!

(in reply to travsstuff)

Post #: 4

RE: Brake FLuid - 8/26/2008 2:49:54 PM

travsstuff

Posts: 176
Joined: 11/13/2007
Status: offline

Thanks

(in reply to travsstuff)

Post #: 5

RE: Brake FLuid - 8/26/2008 5:12:14 PM

MC_spirited

Posts: 135
Joined: 11/1/2007
Status: offline

You dont drain it. If your fluid is low, its old and dirty. Get a piece of 1/8th ID tubing. Connect it to the bleeder valve. Fill up the reservior and put the cap back on. Apply pressure to the brake and open the bleeder. Repeat until the fluid looks clear coming through the tube. Make sure to bleed the air out, get a nice stiff lever and you''re done.

(in reply to travsstuff)

Post #: 6