Brake fluid

springers97 · 07-24-2008, 07:26 AM

Question, I was wondering if someone can tell me how to check my brake fluid level. I tried to pull the front brake resevoir lid to check it and the stuff started to pour out. There is what looks like a pressure relief valve on the very top but when I push it, it doesn't seem to do anything, there is no sight glass to tell, and my service manuel doesn't explain it. Also will the technique used for the front brake resevoir work for the rear. thanks for the help.

glider · 07-24-2008, 09:06 AM

If you turn the bars to the left all the way, you can check it without any fluid coming out. The rear you just remove the comer.

wildspirit97 · 07-24-2008, 09:58 AM

on mine the way I have my bars and controls set up I have to loosen up the controls and rotate them forward a little bit so the reservoir is level when you turn the bars all the way to the left.

springers97 · 07-24-2008, 10:18 AM

hey guys thanks alot for your advice, I'll try it later on after work.

much appreciated

07-24-2008, 07:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
springers97 Start The Engine Ride: 1997 springer softail Join Date: 2008, Jul 07 Posts: 24	Brake fluid Question, I was wondering if someone can tell me how to check my brake fluid level. I tried to pull the front brake resevoir lid to check it and the stuff started to pour out. There is what looks like a pressure relief valve on the very top but when I push it, it doesn't seem to do anything, there is no sight glass to tell, and my service manuel doesn't explain it. Also will the technique used for the front brake resevoir work for the rear. thanks for the help.

07-24-2008, 09:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 10,121 My Mood:	Re: Brake fluid If you turn the bars to the left all the way, you can check it without any fluid coming out. The rear you just remove the comer. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

07-24-2008, 09:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
wildspirit97 Contributor$ Ride: 2007 softail fxst Join Date: 2007, Sep 12 Location: Washington Posts: 513 My Mood:	Re: Brake fluid on mine the way I have my bars and controls set up I have to loosen up the controls and rotate them forward a little bit so the reservoir is level when you turn the bars all the way to the left.

07-24-2008, 10:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
springers97 Start The Engine Ride: 1997 springer softail Join Date: 2008, Jul 07 Posts: 24	Re: Brake fluid hey guys thanks alot for your advice, I'll try it later on after work. much appreciated

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