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Why you should flush your brake fluid properly

As stated above, time, knowledge, buds software. But also thousands of dollars invested in tools, laptop to run BUDS on, the annual BUDS license, oh, and that $4k Spyder lift.
 
As stated above, time, knowledge, buds software. But also thousands of dollars invested in tools, laptop to run BUDS on, the annual BUDS license, oh, and that $4k Spyder lift.

:2thumbs:Proper knowledge is the key factor, us old codgers need men like you. Keep up with the free advice and I sure wish you were my next door neighbor.:thumbup:....Bill
 
I helped pay off the tools with the brake flush Saturday!!!!! If anyone is close enough to him, highly recommend using Jetfixer not the dealership - if you don't have a good one.
 
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What is the average cost my dealer quoted me $650.00 and stated it 4 hours of labor, to me that's a lot of cash for a brake flush. My 2012 can am RT has a brake failure for low pressure and was thinking the brakes need a good flush, I have done the front but getting to the rear brake port is extremely difficult.
 
What is the average cost my dealer quoted me $650.00 and stated it 4 hours of labor, to me that's a lot of cash for a brake flush. My 2012 can am RT has a brake failure for low pressure and was thinking the brakes need a good flush, I have done the front but getting to the rear brake port is extremely difficult.

Using Buds, it took me less than an hour to perform the brake fluid flush routine. A realistic dealership I think should charge 2.5 hrs labor.
 
I had the following services done to my 2020 F3, by the dealer:
3 new tires, mounting and balancing
Brake flush and refill
Coolant flush and refill
General check over.
Arrived at the dealership at noon, rode away at 3:30
Total for new tires and all services $1167
 
Hmm.
Reading this I suspect that my 2015 has never had its brake fluid replaced.
I just replaced the original 2014 front tires. I'm the third owner.
The nearest dealer in Central Oregon is in Bend. They seem to know their stuff. I guess. Haven't had them do much, but did notice they charge a LOT for the little I had them do.
Perchance, does anyone know of a mechanic in Central Oregon who works on Spyders, has BUDS and doesn't charge an arm, leg, first-born son and two pints of blood to do a job, such as checking tire air pressure? {<-- sarcasm}
 
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