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adding brake fluid
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 5:17 pm
by toeknee
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
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 5:35 pm
by roasteroo
If your fluid is low and there is no leak, its time for pads. Order pads before you take it apart.
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:50 pm
by jimmbomb
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
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 12:53 am
by fisher1
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
.... and then bleed the brake to get fresh fluid in.
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 1:18 am
by jimmbomb
I don't bleed the brake after a pad change.. No need to.. Just do not open the fluid system anywhere....
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:13 pm
by toeknee
my viewing glass to the brake fluid reservoir is showing that i am low..
probly should have mentioned that.. sorry
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:23 pm
by scootnwinn
Which means the pads/shoes are wearing check them like they said...
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 5:18 pm
by magnato1
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?
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 5:53 pm
by fisher1
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?
Just go to UTube and enter "scooter brake bleed" or "scooter brake pad change".
Recommendations Brake Pads
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 1:38 pm
by srbbnd
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?
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 4:06 pm
by Stanza
All the stella models had the same front pads, which is part number C-4721834. You can find them just about anywhere.
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2018 7:31 pm
by srbbnd
Thanks!