Weeping Bleeders-Front

[icedog75]

Just finished repairs/upgrades/service brought on by my spill coming home from EOM. A more extended post will probably follow. More immediately, since I was installing braided front lines the time was right for a complete flush of the system (no line changes but clutch and rear brakes bled as well). I was giving the bike a thorough visual after a 25 mile shakedown and noticed fresh brake fluid on the left front caliper...

It's a little tough to see...sorry it's dark in the garage and the flash kind of washes things out. However, you can see a brake fluid stain around the bleeder. I cleaned the area thoroughly with brakeclean after I noticed the leak so I'm still getting seepage with the bike just sitting. I've also notice the a little seepage on the right caliper as well. So far the clutch and rear bleeders are fine.

Both front bleeders are tight. I haven't had this happen before. The bleeders are not corroded. The rubber caps were in place. I'm going to see if I can source speed bleeders or stock replacements locally. I've been off the bike so long I just can't wait for another out-of-town order. Anything else I should try?

Tks.

 

[Lake Powell]

Is it possible that some residual fluid in the bleeder is just running out?

I would think you would see it leak as you would grab the brake.

 

[kurt]

That looks like a Speedbleeder to me, not the OEM fitting. They sell a thread sealer that stops the seepage.

 

[icedog75]

I hosed them down with brake clean and brushed them pretty good with an old toothbrush at lunch...just in case it was residual fluid. I got the lower fairing sections on tonite. I'll check again after a good long ride. I ordered a couple bleeder screws just in case.