What does this brake failure code mean - C1282 - on 2009 GS?

[CHRIS T]

Recently on a trip I got the Brake Failure Warning. Brakes seemed to work fine, brake fluid topped off. Cautiously completed trip home and did a code check. Displayed a code of O C 1282 but cannot find this code in any research. Anyone know what it means?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

THAT CODE - O C 1282 ??

I think you read the code wrong?? !!!!! ................ But the Brake fluid measurement is UBER fussy...... if you are going by what you see on the side of the container it could be a tablespoon off and it will code ...... I would add a little ...... and make sure the caps are at 8 pm as you look down from the left side of the bike .................... Mike

[Chupaca]

Let's see.... Brake failure can come from several places. Brake fluid but also brake light switch sticking; brake light bulbs burned out; ryding with your foot on the brake; & more... So if it clears and does not come back you should be fine. If the warning continues, check those parts mentioned....

[CHRIS T]

I think you read the code wrong !!!!!................and the Brake fluid measurement is UBER fussy......if you are going by what you see on the side of the container it could be a tablespoon off and it will code ......I would add a little......and make sure the caps are at 8 pm as you look down from the left side of the bike ....................Mike

Checked it twice because it was such unusual code, thought maybe because it was an older GS model.

[CHRIS T]

Checked it twice because it was such unusual code, thought maybe because it was an older GS model.

When you say brake fluid caps at 8pm are you talking about the bulge type marker on the cap pointing at 8pm?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

When you say brake fluid caps at 8pm, are you talking about the bulge type marker on the cap pointing at 8pm?

......Yep, bulge/nub .... If you are standing along the right side facing the caps and looking down, it would be at 8 or 8:30 pm ....... at least on my CONTAINERS they are, and I think they are all the same ..... Mike

[CHRIS T]

......Yep, bulge/nub .... If you are standing along the right side facing the caps and looking down, it would be at 8 or 8:30 pm ....... at least on my CONTAINERS they are, and I think they are all the same ..... Mike

Thanks for reply, went for quick spin with hard braking, no problem but still have warning. Front pads look good, outside rear pad looks good but cannot see inner pad too well. It looks thinner but still looks ok at 30000 miles.

[$08SpyderGS]

Hi all. I have had the brake failure code a few times on my 08 GS. I have been successful in clearing it using the instructions above but today it is not clearing. One thing I am noticing is I do not hear the clicks this time. Anything I am missing? Any additional help would be greatly appreciated. I did check the brake fluid.

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[hecoon]

my 09 gs too same problem brakes work good, dealer said brakes needed bleeding $325

been riding with the warning for 35k miles still stops good

[MikeinGA]

Recently on a trip I got the Brake Failure Warning. Brakes seemed to work fine, brake fluid topped off. Cautiously completed trip home and did a code check. Displayed a code of O C 1282 but cannot find this code in any research. Anyone know what it means?

The code is C1282. Brake failure. Low pressure detected. Hydraulic Brake circuit possible leak. Check brake circuit for fluid leak.

That is what the book said. Good luck.

Mike