Front brake reservoir leaking around the top/seal

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  1. Denzil

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    Hi there.
    I have a 2012 1000rr.
    I've noticed my front break reservoir is
    Leaking around the threads just under the top.
    I can't see any cracks. Could it need a new seal?
    Is this a common problem?
    Cheers
     
    #1 Denzil, Jan 24, 2015
  2. sinewave

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    Too full!

    Have you topped up when running old shagged pads, then put new ones in forcing the pistons right back and ramming the excess fluid up against the top of the chamber per chance? :D
     
    #2 sinewave, Jan 24, 2015
  3. Denzil

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    No if anything it's to low.
    Pads need changing
    Cheers for your help
     
    #3 Denzil, Jan 24, 2015
  4. Barstewardsquad

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    Water/moisture in the system getting boiled off. If you are going to do the pads then it wouldn't hurt to change the seal and fluid at the same time.
     
    #4 Barstewardsquad, Jan 24, 2015
  5. Denzil

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    Ok cool .
     
    #5 Denzil, Jan 25, 2015
  6. M3NTALIST

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    Could it have been topped up above the seal? I've seen that done before. He basically filled the well in the seal instead of the pot under it.

    Andy B
     
    #6 M3NTALIST, Jan 25, 2015

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