Leaking brake lever

[mstewar1]

Oh great and powerful Oz...

This weekend I installed goodridge braided lines and new fluid. Tonight I took the bike out for a little shakedown ride. Stopped for fuel and spotted something on the tank and a streak on the right inner cowl -- brake fluid. Lovely.

First place I looked was the point where the lines mount to the master cylinder. No fluid there. No leaks around the lid. Ran my fingers along the underside of the lever pivot: fluid. Not gobs of it but a sleazy layer. Enough such that while I was out riding it dribbled down onto the cowling to cause an ugly white, discolored streak on the black plastic. Frick.

I searched this forum but didn't find anything about anyone having a leaky lever. Oh lucky me, I get to be first..? If anyone has done a lever service, I'd lover to get the 911 on the process, or things to look out for while doing the service. I can do the work, it'll just be a matter of getting the parts from the dealer.

Thanks for any input.

[Cali rider]

Originally Posted by mstewar1

Oh great and powerful Oz...

This weekend I installed goodridge braided lines and new fluid. Tonight I took the bike out for a little shakedown ride. Stopped for fuel and spotted something on the tank and a streak on the right inner cowl -- brake fluid. Lovely.

First place I looked was the point where the lines mount to the master cylinder. No fluid there. No leaks around the lid. Ran my fingers along the underside of the lever pivot: fluid. Not gobs of it but a sleazy layer. Enough such that while I was out riding it dribbled down onto the cowling to cause an ugly white, discolored streak on the black plastic. Frick.

I searched this forum but didn't find anything about anyone having a leaky lever. Oh lucky me, I get to be first..? If anyone has done a lever service, I'd lover to get the 911 on the process, or things to look out for while doing the service. I can do the work, it'll just be a matter of getting the parts from the dealer.

Thanks for any input.

Your attached pictures don't show up. However..

I rebuilt the front master cylinder about 6 months ago. Buy the kit, take the M/C off the bike to a clean area. Just remove the internal snap ring and replace the entire assembly with the contents of the kit. Don't hone the cylinder, don't use any cleaner that leaves a residue (95% alcohol is what I use for brake system work) and take care not to damage the lip of the seals. Reinstall, bleed with BRAND NEW FLUID and ride away...

[rvbiker]

The fluid has to be coming from the master cylinder, the connection or the line itself and running down to the break lever.

[aussiejules]

Just a hint only hit the leaking brake fluid with water, its the only thing that disolves brake fluid.