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    Default Change the Brake Fluid & quoted $780.60 - Any suggestions?

    I was just quoted 780.60$ to change brake fluid on the wife's 2010 rs se5 Spyder.. I had read various posts on the pros and cons of DIY bleeding the brakes. so I thought I would call and if not to expensive have it done by dealer to avoid any problems.
    I would prefer not to take a second out on the house( lol) so any suggestions would be appreciated.
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    Lets see, Speedbleeders < $50 and Brake Fluid < $10. I would do it myself then the next changeout would be < $10.
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    Speed Bleeders or not. It's not a difficult job. I'd do it myself...
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    That’s a no brainer………… Its not that difficult as Ron said. No way would it take 8 hours of labor which it looks like they are charging you. We’ve done dads old 2014 which was SE6 but should be practically the same or darn close. There are videos out there. Not a big deal. NO WAY would I pay for $780 to change the brake fluid. Heck if your worried drain, fill test and do it a second time since you got practice and its perfect.


    Here’s a great video with the SE6 explaining every part. Watch it. It’s not tough

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hildy View Post
    I was just quoted 780.60$ to change brake fluid on the wife's 2010 rs se5 Spyder.. I had read various posts on the pros and cons of DIY bleeding the brakes. so I thought I would call and if not to expensive have it done by dealer to avoid any problems.
    I would prefer not to take a second out on the house( lol) so any suggestions would be appreciated.
    Hildy
    As others have said not difficult and about $ 700.00 less than that Stealer..... If you are still concerned about doing it yourself .... any Half-*ssed mechanic can do this. The procedure is basically the same for almost ALL brake systems .... good luck .... Mike

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    I just did mine last weekend and it took about 30 minutes. Used Speed Bleeders and about 3/4 of a quarts of dot 4 fluid. Dealers are charging stupid prices right now and some have suggested it's there way of saying no to customers.

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    If your not happy doing it yourself may be worth checking the price with a local brakes specialist rather than a Can-am dealer. I got one local to me to do both brake and clutch fluid (I had a manual RS), replace rear brake pads and generally check everything was good and they were very reasonable - plus they did it in quarter the time it normally takes me:-)

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    Default Just Saying NO?

    Quote Originally Posted by Rizz View Post
    I just did mine last weekend and it took about 30 minutes. Used Speed Bleeders and about 3/4 of a quarts of dot 4 fluid. Dealers are charging stupid prices right now and some have suggested it's there way of saying no to customers.
    Wow, that's a new one for me. Then again you could be right.
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    Default Over Price

    Quote Originally Posted by Hildy View Post
    I was just quoted 780.60$ to change brake fluid on the wife's 2010 rs se5 Spyder.. I had read various posts on the pros and cons of DIY bleeding the brakes. so I thought I would call and if not to expensive have it done by dealer to avoid any problems.
    I would prefer not to take a second out on the house( lol) so any suggestions would be appreciated.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hildy View Post
    I was just quoted 780.60$ to change brake fluid on the wife's 2010 rs se5 Spyder.. I had read various posts on the pros and cons of DIY bleeding the brakes. so I thought I would call and if not to expensive have it done by dealer to avoid any problems.
    I would prefer not to take a second out on the house( lol) so any suggestions would be appreciated.
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    Was this quote from a Can Am dealer? Is this quote only for NEW Brake Fluid? If so, then it is way out of line!
    But, the Spyder in mention is 12 years old, is this the first brake fluid change since its production date? How many years or miles since the last change? Does it need brake pads, rotors, or brake cylinder repairs? Maybe there are other factors not mentioned in this quote. I do not believe we are seeing the whole picture.........Bill
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    I called both can am dealers in my town and asked what was the labor cost for a brake fluid change if I supplied the fluid. Both dealers quoted the same price. I have done bleeds before on vehicles without abs. so was asking because I didn't want to screw something up due to lack of knowledge.
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    Please don’t take this the wrong way (I’m not promoting this is correct technique) but if your not perfectly sure then there is another option. Bleed it like normal and empty everything. That’s a no brainer. Anyone can do that. Then tighten and fill up. Fill up everything with some extra and get another person to help you. Bleed one at a time and add more and pump at same time one at a time so the system is charged and pressurized. Let half the new fluid get wasted as it pumps out of each. Then fill again. Crack and pump one last time after all 3 done. Then you know it is full and pressurized. Add a little at the end. Again this is not the correct way and you are wasting an entire bottle and half but you know its pressurized and full when your done. at that quoted price heck you’re still $700 ahead. Honestly the bleeders make it easy and its a not hard. Watch the video I supplied above. Its pretty detailed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hildy View Post
    I called both can am dealers in my town and asked what was the labor cost for a brake fluid change if I supplied the fluid. Both dealers quoted the same price. I have done bleeds before on vehicles without abs. so was asking because I didn't want to screw something up due to lack of knowledge.
    Thanks for all the info.
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    I did mine at home ..... Didn't do anything with / for the ABS .... they work great. ... The amount of Fluid in the ABS might be a couple of tablespoons full and when you change the fluid ( a flush ), whatever was in the ABS will just get mixed with the NEW fluid. ..... JMHO .... good luck .... Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wmoater View Post
    Please don’t take this the wrong way (I’m not promoting this is correct technique) but if your not perfectly sure then there is another option. Bleed it like normal and empty everything. That’s a no brainer. Anyone can do that. Then tighten and fill up. Fill up everything with some extra and get another person to help you. Bleed one at a time and add more and pump at same time one at a time so the system is charged and pressurized. Let half the new fluid get wasted as it pumps out of each. Then fill again. Crack and pump one last time after all 3 done. Then you know it is full and pressurized. Add a little at the end. Again this is not the correct way and you are wasting an entire bottle and half but you know its pressurized and full when your done. at that quoted price heck you’re still $700 ahead. Honestly the bleeders make it easy and its a not hard. Watch the video I supplied above. Its pretty detailed.
    It's important NOT to introduce air into the system 'and empty everything.' This will create trouble. With a syringe of some sort, remove as much old fluid from reservoirs as possible, fill with fresh fluid, bleed as normal until you're confident that the new fluid is through all three bleeders while ensuring the reservoirs remain topped up - then bleed the 4th one on top of the ABS/VSS unit under the middle of the trike, which is somewhat difficult to access. Ensure the ignition is NOT turned on until the process is completed.
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    You can do it yourself like I did. Start with the brake furthest from the resevoirs. Keep topping them up so you don't get any air in the system.

    Don't forget to do the VSS, a block mounted in front of the engine on the center frame--you'll see brake lines going into it with a bleeder screw on top. Tight to access, but doable.

    Good luck!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hildy View Post
    I was just quoted 780.60$ to change brake fluid on the wife's 2010 rs se5 Spyder.. I had read various posts on the pros and cons of DIY bleeding the brakes. so I thought I would call and if not to expensive have it done by dealer to avoid any problems.
    I would prefer not to take a second out on the house( lol) so any suggestions would be appreciated.
    Hildy
    GO GET ANOTHER QUOTE !!!!!! that is a giant ripoff

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    Quote Originally Posted by Motorcycledave View Post
    GO GET ANOTHER QUOTE !!!!!! that is a giant ripoff
    Exactly!
    Here's a suggestion. If you feel uncomfortable DIY reach out to some other SL'er who's done it before and knows what they're doing. As mentioned many times above, it is not a difficult process. I'm sure someone in your area can/will help you out if you can't find a dealer who will give you a reasonable bid for the job. If we were closer and the weather was cooperating, I'd scoot up there and do it for you. Good luck.

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    After seeing one of these I bought one. Works off your compressor. No need to get another person to pump the brake.

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