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I bought a 2011 Burgman 400 (used) with ABS on DEC 26, 2013 (so, it is going on 3 years old). Fluid in view glass is a bit discolored (starting to turn brownish, a sign of moisture in the fluid). I would like to change it at least this once.
First Question --- I assume DOT 4 Brake Fluid? I bought DOT 4 when in the auto parts store yesterday anticipating that I would change the fluid. I will check owners manual to see if it says what type. JUST THOUGHT I would ask the FORUM in case manual does not say.
Second Question -- I am asking this because a friend with a Harley (100K plus miles on it) plans to have his fluid replaced. It is an ABS Brake System and he said his manual requires some computer reset after a Brake Fluid Change (something to do with setting the valves in the caliper used by the ABS). He also has a new model Indian MC with ABS and it does not say anything about a computer reset. Confusing!!
I wonder if anyone knows regards to the Burgman 400 with ABS???
A bit of history and how I do it::
I do not see why A Gravity Bleed Fluid Change would cause a problem on an ABS system as it works on Non ABS systems. It is not like taking all the fluid out and then refilling as you do not get air in the system if you keep the master cylinder full on the gravity bleed. At least I have never had a problem doing it on NON ABS systems.
IN THE PAST on all of the three MCs and the Burgman 650 I have owned (NONE WERE ABS), I simply did a brake fluid replacement by Gravity Bleed at the caliper while KEEPING THE MASTER CYLINDER FULL. When the fluid coming out of the caliper looks clean, I stop the bleed and top off the master cylinder the final time and close it up.
I am not big on changing brake fluid yearly or every two years as it is recommended. However, MC's are easy to do using the gravity bleed method. I have never had any problems (no air in the system and no further bleeding required after I close the system). That said, it probably does not get all the fluid out of the caliper as well as using a tool to suck it out and drain the master cylinder because the bleed screw is on the topside of the caliper and some fluid is below that. I think better than doing nothing.
I have never changed brake fluid on a car (even 5 or 10 yr old cars). I did change it in my motor home once over a 13 year period by Gravity Bleed and keeping the master cylinder full. Also, changed it again when I had to replace all the calipers (they were holding the brakes on after you used them).
First Question --- I assume DOT 4 Brake Fluid? I bought DOT 4 when in the auto parts store yesterday anticipating that I would change the fluid. I will check owners manual to see if it says what type. JUST THOUGHT I would ask the FORUM in case manual does not say.
Second Question -- I am asking this because a friend with a Harley (100K plus miles on it) plans to have his fluid replaced. It is an ABS Brake System and he said his manual requires some computer reset after a Brake Fluid Change (something to do with setting the valves in the caliper used by the ABS). He also has a new model Indian MC with ABS and it does not say anything about a computer reset. Confusing!!
I wonder if anyone knows regards to the Burgman 400 with ABS???
A bit of history and how I do it::
I do not see why A Gravity Bleed Fluid Change would cause a problem on an ABS system as it works on Non ABS systems. It is not like taking all the fluid out and then refilling as you do not get air in the system if you keep the master cylinder full on the gravity bleed. At least I have never had a problem doing it on NON ABS systems.
IN THE PAST on all of the three MCs and the Burgman 650 I have owned (NONE WERE ABS), I simply did a brake fluid replacement by Gravity Bleed at the caliper while KEEPING THE MASTER CYLINDER FULL. When the fluid coming out of the caliper looks clean, I stop the bleed and top off the master cylinder the final time and close it up.
I am not big on changing brake fluid yearly or every two years as it is recommended. However, MC's are easy to do using the gravity bleed method. I have never had any problems (no air in the system and no further bleeding required after I close the system). That said, it probably does not get all the fluid out of the caliper as well as using a tool to suck it out and drain the master cylinder because the bleed screw is on the topside of the caliper and some fluid is below that. I think better than doing nothing.
I have never changed brake fluid on a car (even 5 or 10 yr old cars). I did change it in my motor home once over a 13 year period by Gravity Bleed and keeping the master cylinder full. Also, changed it again when I had to replace all the calipers (they were holding the brakes on after you used them).