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UGH! Brake Fluid Blues

Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 2:35 pm
by phaedrus
In the middle of my last ride on the Stella my front brake handle depressed completely with zero braking. No resistance at all :(

I got her home and checked the brake fluid level to find that there was zero fluid in the reservoir. Last night I got some DOT4 and topped it off, depressed front brake handle and then saw the fluid pool up under the front tire. At that point was I too frustrated and inexperienced to diagnose further, but obviously I have a leak somewhere.

It's a real bummer because my club's scooter rally kicks off tomorrow :(

I'll take any advice that you'd be willing to share...

Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 2:37 pm
by phaedrus
Also.. If you're in the area this weekend I will buy you beers at

http://www.scootaque.com/

Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:56 pm
by jimmbomb
Bummer about your front brake. My 08 developed a leak at the 'crimp' fitting the banjo bolt as it goes into the caliper.
No repairing that sucker. Only repllacement.
Just wait till you research the price of a new hose.
Scooter Rally in St Louis too this weekend.
Missouri Loves Company Rally 4.

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 2:52 pm
by viney266
fixed? Hole in the line?

Re: UGH! Brake Fluid Blues

Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 2:39 am
by jimmbomb
phaedrus wrote:In the middle of my last ride on the Stella my front brake handle depressed completely with zero braking. No resistance at all :(

I got her home and checked the brake fluid level to find that there was zero fluid in the reservoir. Last night I got some DOT4 and topped it off, depressed front brake handle and then saw the fluid pool up under the front tire. At that point was I too frustrated and inexperienced to diagnose further, but obviously I have a leak somewhere.

It's a real bummer because my club's scooter rally kicks off tomorrow :(

I'll take any advice that you'd be willing to share...
Update? Dont leave us hanging