If you're not in the habit of changing (flushing the brake fluid and clutch
fluid), you should develop the habit.
DOT3,4 and 5.1 fluids are glycol based and absorb moisture from the air.
This lowers the boiling point of the fluid and causes corrosion in the
system parts. DOT5 is silicone based and does not absorb moisture, so any
water in the system sits where ever it is and attacks the metal or whatever
it is in contact with.
In short flush all three systems at least every other year. That's the front
brakes, clutch and rear brake systems.
Gordon Taylor
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From: Pasquale Dell'Aquila [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2000 0850
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Subject: [Vmax] Clouded clutch Master Cylinder
Has anyone experienced any clouding of the clutch master cylinder
window? My bike has nearly 23K miles and I'm not sure if it's just
age. I also see very little fluid in the window yet the clutch appears
to operate correctly. Last year, I added additional fluid from a sealed
container when I discovered I could not put the bike into neutral. Once
I topped off MC bowl, the symptom was gone.
Would you recommend flushing the system as replacing all the fluid? Do
you think the clouded window is jut a stain from where fluid used to
be? If I do have to drain the system, this may be a good time to change
my lines to braided stainless/teflon lines. Any tips on who sells a
complete set for a Vmax?
I know, a lot of questions for a Saturday morning. But, questions and
answers is why we are here, right? Whoops, that was another question.
Thanks much
Vmaxman
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