1200 Brake Fluid Capacity

One should do it I think its only sold in two sizes and you don't want a gallon.

 

Well, for what's it worth, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid 500ml was enough to bleed the entire hydro system (brake / clutch).

 

I did the clutch and rear brake on mine with a 500ml bottle.....and I have 300ml left - What a waste!

 

You can use that in a few weeks time when it needs bleeding again.

 

Well, you say that, but I have done 1100 miles since then (long weekend trip to Normandy) and apart from the clutch fluid turning jet black, both are working fine, so I may not bother - I did do ACT's bleed nipple on the ABS unit mod, which is obviously helping?

 

Best of luck for many more carefree miles.

 

I should patented this obvious idea (bleed nipples on ABS)....
May be I'd have enough royalties to buy some new bolts that don't look like an old wheel barrow material after one ride in the rain.

 

It's al very well treating the problem but what we need is for Ducati to acknowledge there is a SERIOUS problem and instigate a recall and implement a permanent solution to prevent air ingress into the rear braking system. With the available hardware this should not be impossible.

 

Hi Barry, Yes I've been in touch with aducati in Italy and basically told them it's a safety issue and shoyld be dealt with via a recall. I was just referred back to Ducati UK who then referred me to my dealership. A Europe-wide petition to Ducati Italy would be a good way of lobbying Ducati. As has been said by others this situation is unacceptable in a bike costing £13,000+.

Lloyd

 

The US situation is unknown to me but I wish Ducati were more like Toyota in the States. They seem to recall cars for any and every safety related issue. I am astonished at Ducati's ambivalent attitude to this issue.