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BillyC · 23-05-05, 11:17 AM

I noticed yesterday that the brake fluid in the reservoir for my front calipers was a little on the low side.

I then looked at the calipers, and it seems that the front left banjo bolt has been weeping oil down the caliper.

How should I proceed?

Nip up the bolt a bit, clean the caliper and refil/bleed the system as necessary?

Or

Strip down the caliper, clean the fluid off, get new washers, and refill and bleed the system from scratch?

23-05-05, 11:19 AM

I'd try nipping the bolt up & keeping a very close eye on things for a while.

23-05-05, 01:27 PM

Yeah - definitely try option 1 first and then if it's still doing it, then try the rebuild!

Viney · 23-05-05, 01:31 PM

Nip up the caliper, see how yoou get on, if the feel of the lever is ok, then dont worry. If a little spongy, then just bleed as normal.

23-05-05, 11:17 AM	#1
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	Oh dear... I noticed yesterday that the brake fluid in the reservoir for my front calipers was a little on the low side. I then looked at the calipers, and it seems that the front left banjo bolt has been weeping oil down the caliper. How should I proceed? Nip up the bolt a bit, clean the caliper and refil/bleed the system as necessary? Or Strip down the caliper, clean the fluid off, get new washers, and refill and bleed the system from scratch? __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

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23-05-05, 11:19 AM	#2
22 Guest Posts: n/a	I'd try nipping the bolt up & keeping a very close eye on things for a while.

23-05-05, 01:27 PM	#3
coombest Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah - definitely try option 1 first and then if it's still doing it, then try the rebuild!

23-05-05, 01:31 PM	#4
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Nip up the caliper, see how yoou get on, if the feel of the lever is ok, then dont worry. If a little spongy, then just bleed as normal.