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Brake failure alarm message
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rays hell
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Brake Fluid
I had a 13 Rts that was sensitive to the brake fluid level.
It had about 10k miles or so and the brakes had enough wear on them for the fluid level
to be low enough to show (brake failure) on the dash.
It seemed like it only took about 3 table spoons of fluid to top it off.
I had a 13 Rts that was sensitive to the brake fluid level.
It had about 10k miles or so and the brakes had enough wear on them for the fluid level
to be low enough to show (brake failure) on the dash.
It seemed like it only took about 3 table spoons of fluid to top it off.
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Chupaca
New member
Here's the thing....
Having had the tires changed can affect the brakes. When the rear wheel is removed they have to deal with the caliper. Don't know their method but if they messed with the resivior they may have lowered the fluid level spreading the pads..:dontknow: in which case you need fluid. If they somehow changed the alignment of the abs sensor it may need to be adjusted. Sometimes you need to Ryde a bit so the computer sees the brakes are working and have pressure. Check brake light and switch just in case...
Having had the tires changed can affect the brakes. When the rear wheel is removed they have to deal with the caliper. Don't know their method but if they messed with the resivior they may have lowered the fluid level spreading the pads..:dontknow: in which case you need fluid. If they somehow changed the alignment of the abs sensor it may need to be adjusted. Sometimes you need to Ryde a bit so the computer sees the brakes are working and have pressure. Check brake light and switch just in case...
Bfromla
Well-known member
:agree: &99.9999999999% of time it's just low fluid, the .000000001 it's the caps are simply on wrong. The V slit (hard to see)on the inside rubber diaphragm needs to point to the back of bike:thumbup: the fluid can be low just a minimal amount, they are hyper sensitive :dontknow: & ONLY with DOT4 brake fluid:lecturef_smilie:
Joel The Biker
Member
If the light has been on since the tire change, then most likely the installer spread the rear pads to install the rear caliper. If you turn the key on before you pump the brakes back up, it will cause the brake failure light. With the bike off, press brake lever down hard and keep it there, then turn key on. This should clear the fault. If not, then you will need BUDS to clear it. Anytime the calipers are off the bike and re-installed, always pump the brakes up hard before turning the key on.
IGETAROUND
Active member
just go for a ride, it will reset on it's own
Peteoz
Well-known member
What IGETAROUND has said above usually fixes it after a tyre change, Cadi, but that’s assuming you haven’t already ridden it 20 miles since the change.
Pete
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