Over the past few months I noticed that my 2002 with 10k miles on it was not braking too well with the front brake. I was thinking that the brakes really sucked and I was contemplating buying some new pad to improve the stopping distance. Sometimes I had to REALLY squeeze the brake to stop. Well today I decided to change out the brake fluid for the first time. I found that there was a lot of water in the fluid and some "slime" in the bottom of the reservoir. While bleeding the brakes I noticed that no fluid was coming out of the left caliper. I got the fluid flowing and changed out and what a difference that made. You know what they say....two calipers are better than one. Now I don't need to buy after market pad because the bike now stops on a dime. I am really surprised at how much the fluid was contaminated. But I do ride to and from work rain or shine so I am sure that contributed.
Does anyone know if there is a rubber boot made that will fit over the reservoir to help seal it?
Does anyone know if there is a rubber boot made that will fit over the reservoir to help seal it?