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November 5th, 2011, 03:46 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Dmitry
Location: Orlando
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 2
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Rear brake fluid leak (container leak?), any advice appreciated.
I am a new owner of a 2009 ninja 250r, recently replaced rear brake pads and had brakes flushed and bled at a dealer, didn't buy the bike at a dealer just did some service.
Soon after getting new brake fluid I noticed it started dripping on my garage floor, and even more after a ride. First I thought maybe my brake line is in bad condition but it does not appear to be so, then I thought they just overfilled the container so when it is on a stand the excess fluid spill out. Now it has been about a week and I still get few drops on the floor and I don't know what to think anymore. If any1 can recommend a solution I would be very grateful. Here is a couple pictures of a container and you kinda can see it being very oily and even a drop forming, a little bit hard to get under there with a camera. |
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November 5th, 2011, 03:53 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Dash
Location: PA
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): stolen :( Posts: 158
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Brake fluid is corrosive, so try and get this one taken care of. I couldn't see the drip...
Anyway, it could be as simple as a cross threaded reservior cap to the clamp at the bottom to one of the banjo bolts, and that's if the lines are in good shape. The rear brake is really easy to drain, fix, refill and bleed. http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_...brake_fluid%3F If it is the lower line, I am sure you can get one cheaply off of a forum member who has upgraded to ss lines. Last futzed with by pop0tart; November 5th, 2011 at 03:55 PM. Reason: **Welcome to the forum!** |
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November 6th, 2011, 11:29 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Dash
Location: PA
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): stolen :( Posts: 158
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Quote:
another outstanding contribution. get help. |
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November 6th, 2011, 01:27 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bob
Location: CA
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.
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It isn't really an essential part of the bike, so I wouldn't worry about it. JUST KIDDING!
I pretty much agree with everything already said.... If the cause isn't obvious, I would first clean it up, and re-seat the diaphragm and cap. If it isn't too much bother, or if it intimidates you, you could always go back to the dealer.... just don't let them charge you for fixing their mistake. I wonder if it could also be as simple as some spilled fluid when they filled it (not likely, but possible).
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November 6th, 2011, 01:52 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Dmitry
Location: Orlando
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 2
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thanks guys for answers, I will definitely check out how the cap is sitting on there and if it still continues will go check out what the repair shop has to say
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