brake reservoir leaks?

[JohnS_Rosamond]

I saw on a You Tube video (on a Gs or Rs) that when the body work was removed, you could see where brake fluid had spilled and had damaged some of the paint and components under the body work. Is this a problem with all Spyders or is this a sign of poor maintenance by dealership or owner? I am currently lusting after a left over 2010 RT in silver, but am trying to convince myself to wait for the 2011's. We'll see how that goes.

 

[NancysToy]

The problem is not typical. Although it has been a result of a couple of reported leaks (which should have been repaired under warranty), it is more likely a result of spilling while filling the reservoir. Anytime you add brake fluid, it pays to protect everything very thoroughly.

 

[JohnS_Rosamond]

Thank you for the quick response. I rather firgured that might be the case. I suppose that I'll have to figure out how the body work comes off so that I can periodically check such things.

 

[EricDeub]

I had a pin hole leak in mine and it ate the paint on the frame. My dealership repaired under warranty.

 

[JohnS_Rosamond]

Good to know. I think that when I have the 600 mi service done (I hope to do all the others myself) that I will have them check that area.

 

[JohnS_Rosamond]

At 2000 miles, I discovered a small drip right in front of the rear tire. The only thing I could think of was that the rear air bag plastic air hose had broken and that the condensation in the bag might have spit a little water out (rear bag had zero air). Well, after installing the heated grip, I discovered that I had brake fluid on the rear part of the frame. I don't know whether this happened recently or has been there for a while. A small bit of paint was starting to come off, but other than that fairly unscathed. I guess I should check the gasket on the plastic cap. Oh one last thing. I have not done my own oil change yet (though that's coming up). When I showed my father how to check the oil level (on their 2011) a rubber o-ring fell off the dip stick. Gee, I though, my 2010 doesn't have that. A-ha, I guess I need to re-order the one that had been on my Spyder but now was no longer there.