How in the F@#$ do you get to the rear brake reservoir??

[gglove]

How can I access the rear reservoir to add fluid? Found it, know it needs some, but can not figure out how to get at it to add.

Help before I go more crazy than I already am :)

[robasay]

How can I access the rear reservoir to add fluid? Found it, know it needs some, but can not figure out how to get at it to add.

Help before I go more crazy than I already am :)


On my 99 LT the rear reservoir is located just behind the battery on the right side. Put the bike on the center stand. I open the right side case and remove all of the screws holding onto the side cover except the one under the right upper fairing case and also remove the right side passenger foot peg. You should be able to pull the side panel away just enough to put a clean rag around all painted pieces. Unscrew the reservoir cap and carefully remove the cap and the rubber bladder inside, being carful not to drop any fluid on the paint. I use a small funnel and pour the new fluid into the funnel and the reservoir. Button up all the loose ends.

You can also carefully leave everything there and unscrew the cap after covering painted surfaces and carefully removing the rubber bladder inside and then fill with a funnell.

[haughty]

Man when I told the sealership that i ADDED the correct type of fluid i was told DUMKOFF... DOnt you ever ever ever (anudder EVER) add.. it is a closed system and unless you have a leak you should never add fluid.
I am thinking they didnt like having to drain a bit during the pad swap.

I wont dew dat again.

[kellenbenz]

On my 99 LT the rear reservoir is located just behind the battery on the right side. Put the bike on the center stand. I open the right side case and remove all of the screws holding onto the side cover except the one under the right upper fairing case and also remove the right side passenger foot peg. You should be able to pull the side panel away just enough to put a clean rag around all painted pieces. Unscrew the reservoir cap and carefully remove the cap and the rubber bladder inside, being carful not to drop any fluid on the paint. I use a small funnel and pour the new fluid into the funnel and the reservoir. Button up all the loose ends.

You can also carefully leave everything there and unscrew the cap after covering painted surfaces and carefully removing the rubber bladder inside and then fill with a funnell.


On his 2003 it requires some plastic removal. Some have done it without removing much, but I am afraid of breaking the plastic, so I remove the right side. Once it is off it will be accessible. Make sure you top it off pretty good.

Ron

[Axle]

I did mine the other day just removed the rear seat, unscrewed the the two caps and added fluid with a syringe.

[SilverBuffalo]

Epletive deleted (unnecessary for such a simple task. :)

Just remove a couple of screws at the rear of the side panel (that's all)
then pull the tupperware out an inch or two and add the brake fluid.

There are two reservoirs (I use a syringe or an eyedropper)
you'll most likely only add an ounce or less.

The fluid level goes down as the pads wear (get thinner)
It's a good idea to check the pads when you need fluid.

When you add fluid and then later replace the pads you'll have to much fluid so be sure to loosen the caps and use a rag as that fluid has to go somewhere when you compress the brake caliper piston.

[gglove]

Epletive deleted (unnecessary for such a simple task. :)

Just remove a couple of screws at the rear of the side panel (that's all)
then pull the tupperware out an inch or two and add the brake fluid.

There are two reservoirs (I use a syringe or an eyedropper)
you'll most likely only add an ounce or less.

The fluid level goes down as the pads wear (get thinner)
It's a good idea to check the pads when you need fluid.

When you add fluid and then later replace the pads you'll have to much fluid so be sure to loosen the caps and use a rag as that fluid has to go somewhere when you compress the brake caliper piston.

Thanks for making me feel small :)
I will make the attempt tonight so that the dreaded lights stop flashing at me.

[gglove]

Thanks for the advise.

[tbarstow]

If you get confused, simply get the chainsaw out and the LT will fill the rear reservior on its own.

[gglove]

If you get confused, simply get the chainsaw out and the LT will fill the rear reservior on its own.

Amen to that. I know some have said it is not that hard; but, I ended up having to take off the rear seat, the side panel, part of the side case and still could not a get a good look at the lever in the rear cylinder of the damn thing. I did put a same amount of fluid in the front and rear chambers so tomorrow I will know if it worked. If not, I have an appointment a t the dealer next week for new tires and they can have a crack at it. :mad:

[BecketMa]

If I remember correctly, gotta open the side case to get at one of those screws that hold the "battery cover" that is in the way.

http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/FicheZoom.asp?image=Diagrams/B0005035.png

http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/MainDiagrams.asp?mospid=47964

I didn't find a pix of the battery cover on the foot brake side. But based upon the pix in the link, you can see-match up the one you have to take off or just remove a few screws to loosen.

While I'm thinking of it, I lost a banjo bolt while replacing my rear brake line. MaxBMW had one in stock and was willing to overnight it to me for just whatever their cost is to stick it into a FedX envelope.

Bob, Leaky 00LT

[gglove]

If I remember correctly, gotta open the side case to get at one of those screws that hold the "battery cover" that is in the way.

http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/FicheZoom.asp?image=Diagrams/B0005035.png

http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/MainDiagrams.asp?mospid=47964

I didn't find a pix of the battery cover on the foot brake side. But based upon the pix in the link, you can see-match up the one you have to take off or just remove a few screws to loosen.

While I'm thinking of it, I lost a banjo bolt while replacing my rear brake line. MaxBMW had one in stock and was willing to overnight it to me for just whatever their cost is to stick it into a FedX envelope.

Bob, Leaky 00LT

Thanks Bob for your input!

[BecketMa]

Were you able to get the top off the rear brake fluid reservoir?

If not, send tome your eMail adr and I'll eMail you pixs of mine without the battery cover--I can't figure out yet why I can't load them to this site.

bob