adding brake fluid
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- toeknee
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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
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
- jimmbomb
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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
Change your pads and your fluid level will come back up. .. Good luck
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I don't bleed the brake after a pad change.. No need to.. Just do not open the fluid system anywhere....
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Just go to UTube and enter "scooter brake bleed" or "scooter brake pad change".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?
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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?