Brake Bleeding

2LZ · 08-10-2016, 02:47 PM

Hey gang,
After it made such a huge difference on the TT250, I opted to bleed the brakes on the RX3 last night with some good quality DOT 4. Now, between the two bikes, the TT seems to have had either a really lousy DOT 4 or a DOT 3 in it, while the RX3 calls for DOT 4 right on the master cylinder plate. I wasn't sure how much difference bleeding would make but it was worth a try just to know that the stock stuff was flushed.

I can say that I got about the same response from the RX3 as I did the TT250. From spongy to solid...and most importantly, for the first time since I've owned it, the front brake feel much more normal. It has yet to pulse or chatter like it did on occasion prior to replacing the fluid....but I've only been on two rides so we'll see. So far, I'm seeing a great improvement. I'd suggest doing this if you haven't already.

08-10-2016, 02:47 PM	#1
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,094	Brake Bleeding Hey gang, After it made such a huge difference on the TT250, I opted to bleed the brakes on the RX3 last night with some good quality DOT 4. Now, between the two bikes, the TT seems to have had either a really lousy DOT 4 or a DOT 3 in it, while the RX3 calls for DOT 4 right on the master cylinder plate. I wasn't sure how much difference bleeding would make but it was worth a try just to know that the stock stuff was flushed. I can say that I got about the same response from the RX3 as I did the TT250. From spongy to solid...and most importantly, for the first time since I've owned it, the front brake feel much more normal. It has yet to pulse or chatter like it did on occasion prior to replacing the fluid....but I've only been on two rides so we'll see. So far, I'm seeing a great improvement. I'd suggest doing this if you haven't already. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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