Rear Brake Doesn't activate Brake Light And DOT3/4 FRONT BRAKE OIL

coelgrim · March 8th, 2013, 07:28 AM

I just m just happened to see that my break light doesnt go on when I press the rear brake pedal, how to fix this?

also, I want to change the brake oil, what do u use for front brake oil? the cap shows dot3 or dot4, which is better? which one is given from the very start we bought the bike?
thanks

Alex · March 8th, 2013, 07:31 AM

Rear brake wont activate brake light-HELP

jayman87 · March 8th, 2013, 07:59 AM

From
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_...brake_fluid%3F

DOT 4 fluid has a slightly higher boiling point than the older DOT 3 specification. Find a quality brand of DOT 4, such as Valvoline Synthetic DOT 3&4.

tubarney · March 8th, 2013, 08:02 AM

You must be new to this.

4 better than 3. 4 in bike from factory. Same fluid for rear and front.

choneofakind · March 8th, 2013, 08:04 AM

DOT 5.1 (not DOT 5) is even better. Just saying.

Jiggles · March 8th, 2013, 10:00 AM

I prefer THX 7.1

rojoracing53 · March 8th, 2013, 10:24 AM

I prefer virgin olive oil

skilletmo · March 8th, 2013, 10:32 AM

Brake was an easily fix, if you didn't get what alex's forum link was explaining then i can help you further.

choneofakind · March 8th, 2013, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

I prefer THX 7.1

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

I prefer virgin olive oil

rojoracing53 · March 8th, 2013, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

choneofakind · March 8th, 2013, 01:43 PM

@Jason, I can't tell if you're kidding...

tooblekain · March 8th, 2013, 01:59 PM

This thread is full of win and failure at the same time

As Choneofakind posted...are you kidding or are you serious...because your life is on the line...

rojoracing53 · March 8th, 2013, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

@Jason, I can't tell if you're kidding...

Trolling mission accomplished

I'm kidding, I only use the best or what my sponsors give me

choneofakind · March 8th, 2013, 02:07 PM

I was betting you stored your brake fluid in an EVOO bottle or something hahaha.

coelgrim · March 9th, 2013, 08:06 AM

wow so many replies but thanks

im going to get the dot4 then ,
is it a must to replace the brake oil every 2 years?

tubarney · March 9th, 2013, 08:19 AM

I would do it once a year but when ever it goes dark.

It starts off yellow and turns brown as it absorbs water. Brown or dark fluid bad, golden or light coloured fluid good.

That depends on what brand of fluid you use but I wouldn't be surprised if some are different colours..

mgentz · March 11th, 2013, 05:10 PM

Buy a small bottle. You don't need much and it will go brown in the container.

March 8th, 2013, 07:28 AM	#1
coelgrim ninjette.org member Name: Garry Location: Bandung Indonesia Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 30	Rear Brake Doesn't activate Brake Light And DOT3/4 FRONT BRAKE OIL I just m just happened to see that my break light doesnt go on when I press the rear brake pedal, how to fix this? also, I want to change the brake oil, what do u use for front brake oil? the cap shows dot3 or dot4, which is better? which one is given from the very start we bought the bike? thanks __________________________________________________ I've failed over, and over, and over, and over again in my life.. and That is why I succeed

March 8th, 2013, 07:31 AM	#2
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March 8th, 2013, 10:00 AM	#6
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I prefer THX 7.1 __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

March 8th, 2013, 10:32 AM	#8
skilletmo InfoWhore Name: Melashi Location: 75081 Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 StreetFighter ~~~~ 2005 KTM 450 EXC Posts: 628	Brake was an easily fix, if you didn't get what alex's forum link was explaining then i can help you further. __________________________________________________ Everyone, go buy a dirtbike hurry

March 8th, 2013, 01:59 PM	#12
tooblekain ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Triumph Bonneville; 2008 Ninja 250r (trackbike) Posts: 748	This thread is full of win and failure at the same time As Choneofakind posted...are you kidding or are you serious...because your life is on the line... __________________________________________________ CVMA #312SoCal TrackdaysBigHeadz RacingMotion ProFactory EffexLeatt Brace* Racetech Bell Woodcraft CFMVortexHotbodiesSurface Sun SystemsBrakingLiveWire EnergyFreegun Underwear

March 8th, 2013, 07:59 AM	#3
jayman87 ninjette.org member Name: Jaeson Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja ex250 Posts: 56	From http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_...brake_fluid%3F DOT 4 fluid has a slightly higher boiling point than the older DOT 3 specification. Find a quality brand of DOT 4, such as Valvoline Synthetic DOT 3&4.

March 8th, 2013, 08:02 AM	#4
tubarney ninjette.org sage Name: Brad Location: Sydney Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 2010 SE Posts: 573	You must be new to this. 4 better than 3. 4 in bike from factory. Same fluid for rear and front.

March 8th, 2013, 08:04 AM	#5
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	DOT 5.1 (not DOT 5) is even better. Just saying.

March 8th, 2013, 10:24 AM	#7
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	I prefer virgin olive oil

March 8th, 2013, 01:43 PM	#11
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	@Jason, I can't tell if you're kidding...

March 8th, 2013, 02:07 PM	#14
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I was betting you stored your brake fluid in an EVOO bottle or something hahaha.

March 9th, 2013, 08:06 AM	#15
coelgrim ninjette.org member Name: Garry Location: Bandung Indonesia Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 30	wow so many replies but thanks im going to get the dot4 then , is it a must to replace the brake oil every 2 years? __________________________________________________ I've failed over, and over, and over, and over again in my life.. and That is why I succeed

March 9th, 2013, 08:19 AM	#16
tubarney ninjette.org sage Name: Brad Location: Sydney Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 2010 SE Posts: 573	I would do it once a year but when ever it goes dark. It starts off yellow and turns brown as it absorbs water. Brown or dark fluid bad, golden or light coloured fluid good. That depends on what brand of fluid you use but I wouldn't be surprised if some are different colours..

March 11th, 2013, 05:10 PM	#17
mgentz Board Member Name: ... Location: WI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250R (street), 250R (dirt) Posts: A lot.	Buy a small bottle. You don't need much and it will go brown in the container.

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