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Old 30-03-14, 03:11 PM   #1
AkiraSV
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Default Potential dumb question time re bleed nipples

Pointy SV650S.

So I've noticed if I take the bleed nipple cap off the bleed nipple, and then put it back on, I get a small amount of fluid come up through the threads of the bleed nipple. Further I've noticed after going out for a ride and doing some fairly hard braking there's a little damp patch around the bleed nipples on the front brakes. When I say little damp patch I mean as in probably wouldn't even notice it if you weren't looking for it; it just looks slightly moist and there's no evidence of fluid running down anywhere and the brakes feel fine both at the lever and in actual operation. Not sure what to make of it?

Bit of history is that late last year (October timeish) I replaced the bleed nipples when serving the brakes as one was leaking (enough to impact braking performance quite noticeably). Swapped in some EBC HH pads and did the seals at the same time.

It's just bugging me as to whether to worry about it or not.
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