Anyone done the DOT 4 brake fluid change. Was the BUDS program required?
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Anyone done the DOT 4 brake fluid change. Was the BUDS program required?
Yes, just did it by pumping the brake. No BUDS needed. Turn on the key to release the park brake then shut off the key, beeping will stop after a little while. Then bleed as normal.
I am not sure that you have the same platform as the 1330 thanks
2013 and the newer RTs have the exact same brake system. Regardless, the above answer is correct. There really is no reason to cycle the abs unit with buds as part of a regular flush and bleed. Only if air is introduced into the system.
PK,
Is it too difficult to share here with us folks who don't do Facebook? Thanks
Jay
which fluid did you use ? super or low viscosity
The reason for the buds system is to clear the nanny control unit. You know the one that puts on the brakes and kills your fun..:roflblack: seems doing it without leaves what's in there as the new fluid bypasses the system which only operates by computer/buds under those special conditions. Not to say you don't have the bulk of the fluid new and things will be refreshed and working like new. If you never met the nanny your fluid will be new in there...:roflblack:
Where is the ABS module located and does it have a standard bleeder screw?
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Yes itīs true that you have to be careful and refill the reservoir to prevent it from going dry, but it is not that difficult to do.
The ejector in the pic, well i live in sweden so you might not be interested in going that far for it :) but you should find it or simillar in a wellsorted carshop.
//Anders
Two questions. I looked for the Spyder tech page on facebook but could not find it. Do you have a URL?
Where can I buy the Pentosin brake fluid? Does NAPA or AutoZone carry it?
Just went through the service manual and was following up with notes from experienced riders. I don't see where any fluid is bypassed by not finishing with BUDS. The VCM is flushed manually. Looked at the line diagrams and again couldn't find a line by passed. BUDS appears to be a pressure and functioning check, not a flushing operation.
Can you show me what's bypassed? :dontknow:
I could be wrong .....but I believe according to your Manual ....BRP wants you to hook up to BUDS after anything is done on THEIR SPYDERS ( actually yours :roflblack: ).........I'm surprised they haven't extended this to include ....after you get some BRP air from a dealer ......and of course after you put Gas in it.........:roflblack:.....Seriously tho, A lot of stuff you do DOESN'T NEED a BUDS check.....If you do the service procedure correctly .......if it doesn't the Spyder will tell you.....It will run, but it will flash a warning !!!!!...........So try it without ...first..........Mike :bbq:
There are hydraulic lines running to the calibration module. (found in the electical components front) You can do the brakes and bleed the system without going there but if anything is pushed into this unit you can not operate it without the computer. Buds is used to do that. In the case that after doing brake work you find that you can still not bleed the system to work properly you need to have it checked by someone with the buds system...
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Reviving an old thread for a bit...
dies anyone one know the book time for flushing the brake system? I was told that the spyder would be ready in 2 hours. Now they say it's a 6 hr operation. Yes, this is MMS so I expected to be lied to.
fWIW, 2014 RT
No way it is six hours. Not sure what the book time says. I would guess about and hour. If you had a lift like most shops do, they can prob do it under an hour.
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2016 RTS--Was told today $637 to do a brake flush without changing the brake pads. $125 per hr. Tax not included. 5-6 hr job.
Flushing it myself. Probably will not flush ABS module.