adding brake fluid

toeknee · Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 5:17 pm Post subject: adding brake fluid

so I noticed my brake fluid is low (I don’t think there is a leak) because i didn’t see any on the floor under my bike. but there is a little squeaking going on when i come to a stop.

I thought I saw a video and tutorial on here a couple years ago on the process of adding brake fluid, i did a search and it only came up with like 6 results (non of them actually covered adding brake fluid, but rather had the words 'brake' and 'fluid' in the threads)

((I have no motorcycle/automotive knowledge)) so i like watching as many 'how to' videos as I can to gain confidence before attempting diy stuff..

Any one wanna help a brotha out???
Thanks in advance
-toeknee

roasteroo · Joined: 09 Aug 2010 Posts: 41

If your fluid is low and there is no leak, its time for pads. Order pads before you take it apart.

jimmbomb · Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:50 pm Post subject:

I agree... No leak? Not low on fluid.... Your pads are thin . That's probably what's making the noise.
Change your pads and your fluid level will come back up. .. Good luck

fisher1 · Joined: 08 Sep 2012 Posts: 188 Location: Pa

jimmbomb · Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 1:18 am Post subject:

I don't bleed the brake after a pad change.. No need to.. Just do not open the fluid system anywhere....

toeknee · Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:13 pm Post subject:

my viewing glass to the brake fluid reservoir is showing that i am low..

probly should have mentioned that.. sorry Rolling Eyes

scootnwinn · Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:23 pm Post subject:

Which means the pads/shoes are wearing check them like they said...

magnato1 · Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 5:18 pm Post subject:

Ok, come on guys and gals, OP said they have no knowledge, telling him to bleed the brakes or chanes the pads probably doesn't help at all. Anyone have a link to a DIY vid on changes pads, bleeding lines, and adding brake fluid?

fisher1 · Joined: 08 Sep 2012 Posts: 188 Location: Pa

srbbnd · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 1:38 pm Post subject: Recommendations Brake Pads

My brake fluid is low and I came across this, do you guys have any recommendations for front brake pads or are they all pretty much the same?

Stanza · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 4:06 pm Post subject:

All the stella models had the same front pads, which is part number C-4721834. You can find them just about anywhere.

srbbnd · Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2018 7:31 pm Post subject:

Thanks!