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Dealer brake fluid change
- Thread starter Morturf
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That comes to around $5 a minute shop rate. I think I'd find another shop if I were you. It doesn't have to be a BRP shop just to flush and change fluid. Check out Youtube. BK 911 had a post here earlier regarding the subject and how he did it. PM him, he'll tell you how to DIY.
Little Blue
SpyderLovers Ambassador
Brake Fluid
I would ask your local dealer for information about what they do as a 'Brake Fluid Change '. My Spyder dealer said it was a two person job and takes about 1.25 hours. The cost would be about $230.00. So $300 seems a little high.....:thumbup:
I would ask your local dealer for information about what they do as a 'Brake Fluid Change '. My Spyder dealer said it was a two person job and takes about 1.25 hours. The cost would be about $230.00. So $300 seems a little high.....:thumbup:
PW2013STL
Active member
The reason that it is required to have a dealer do it is due to the ABS module requiring the BUDS software in order to open it so new fluid can be flushed through it.
That being said I still do it myself using a vaccum bleeder. I beleave that the small amount in the ABS module will not be an issue as it will be diluted in operation. Find a safe place to slam on your brakes when the road surface is wet activating the ABS.
That being said I still do it myself using a vaccum bleeder. I beleave that the small amount in the ABS module will not be an issue as it will be diluted in operation. Find a safe place to slam on your brakes when the road surface is wet activating the ABS.
PMK
Active member
FWIW, if the manual is followed, essentially the system is flushed without BUDS. A second flush, finishes the task, by utilizing BUDS for opening the ABS module circuits, which bleed off into the calipers.
I have done our Spyder a couple times now, never using BUDS nor slamming on brakes. Both times I did the task, not on account of brake failures or triggered codes, simply the pedal was a bit softer than when fresh AND the recommended calendar interval had been met.
The first time I accomplished the task, the fluid that was flushed out of the system was pretty much black. This last time, the fluid removed during the flush was just a bit darker amber color than when put into service.
PMK
Active member
Not sure what you paid in regards to shop rate, but that is a very reasonable and fair price. Guessing they charged about 30 minutes shop rate and the rest was supplies, tax, and hazardous fees.
BajaRon
Well-known member
I've done it without BUDS and without a vacuum setup. Just a straight, standard bleed. Worked great and no issues. Not that I am against the vacuum system approach. Just that I did not use it.
I agree with PW2013STL. The residual fluid left in the system is insignificant. If you do the flush every 2 years as recommended (which is way overkill in my opinion). You should never have an issue. If you want a 100% complete job. Do it again after riding a few times.
I agree with PW2013STL. The residual fluid left in the system is insignificant. If you do the flush every 2 years as recommended (which is way overkill in my opinion). You should never have an issue. If you want a 100% complete job. Do it again after riding a few times.
RICZ
New member
To make my DIY flush stupid easy, I have Speed Bleeders on each caliper. The first time I used them was on an ex motorcycle that I could never get firm levers after a bleed. With Speed Bleeders, I got rock hard levers. From then on, I put them on every vehicle I own. At $7 each, they are a bargain.
Little Blue
SpyderLovers Ambassador
Brake Fluid
For those who 'DIY'.
How much time did it take?
How much Brake Fluid is needed? Thanks.....:thumbup:
For those who 'DIY'.
How much time did it take?
How much Brake Fluid is needed? Thanks.....:thumbup:
Mikey
Well-known member
I am going to look into them! Where do you buy them?
PW2013STL
Active member
The small bottle of Dot 4 is all you need. My last bottle came from Walmart.
PMK
Active member
Myself, I will vacuum out the reservoirs of all old fluid, then refill rezzys. Using the vacuum bleeder, I accomplish flushing through each of the 4 brake bleeders until it is apparent the new fluid has purged through. I then repeat a second short duration flush on each of the 4 bleeders. Final step requires two people. Accomplish pump and release several times on each bleeder to ensure not air remains in the system.
I use between 1/2 and 1 litre of high quality fluid.
From experience on other motorcycles, I do not recommend Motul RBF600 fluid unless you religiously flush the system often.
billybovine
Active member
Would you know the size or part number that fits the Spyder?
They should be all the same size. Be sure and keep a rag handy dampened with lacquer thinner when you do the change over. Lacquer thinner is the only thing that will cut brake fluid. Lacquer thinner also evaporates at the speed of light, so be prepared for the accidental spill because brake fluid can almost eat through or ruin anything it's not supposed to touch.
billybovine
Active member
It appears they are not all the same. There are several different thread sizes. This is from the vendor web sites. Thus the question what size or part number.
