Brake Failure

[SpydrMtn]

We keep getting a brake failure warning on our 08 GS, any suggestions? It has also has been giving us intermittent starting troubles. Any advice would help.

[wilfredopr]

Check the brake fluid. even if it look ok. Top it off

[wilfredopr]

Battery life is about over two years. You are due.

[NancysToy]

Check the brake fluid. even if it look ok. Top it off

[ChasingWind]

I had that issue and the fix was replace 08 brake reservoir caps - 08 brake caps had a leaking problem causing low fluid - which gives you that brake failure code - can am even has a safety recall on those bad caps.... I think the bulletin is posted somewhere on this site---





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[MMcc]

On my 08 I found out that the fluid leak was caused by the vent opening in the cap facing the front of the Spyder. Reservoir tilts forward and since you must keep the fluid level right up to the neck it splashes out during quick stops. The cure for me was to reinstall the caps with the vent opening facing back (uphill). No further problems with it for the remainder of my ownership. Traded it in on a 2011 RT-s.

[coz]

mine still leak, with vents facing up-hill. i'm just going to replace them. i think i need a new battery too.the 08 batteries were probably manufactured in 07 , now it's almost 13, so it lived it's life.