I feel a bit dumb asking this question but here goes. My brake fluid is getting a bit low in the front brake reservoir so I thought I'd top it up. The cap has two screws securing it but when I started to loosen them they seem to have some kind of detent at each quarter turn. So, what's that about? Do I just carry on and completely unscrew them? Does the cap lift off or unscrew once the screws have been taken care of? Please don't tell anyone I asked.
If your reservoir is similar to just about every other plastic pot, are you actually loosening the bolt or just turning the nut at the bottom outside of the plastic reservoir where the screw has corroded ? Andy
Ah, I didn’t noticed the nuts and they are indeed rusted on so I guess that explains the detent feeling when turning the screws. Thanks.
exactly so, the flats on the nut "popping" past the plastic supposed to prevent it from turning. Hopefully will free off with a spray and adding a small flat-bladed screwdriver in the gap between nut and plastic so you can undo a small amount/do up a small amount repeatedly from above until it feels free. I bought some replacement hex head csk screws in st. steel just for this very job/replacement over 10 years ago but can't think where they are now, bound to still be available though.
Don't worry your secret is safe with those of us who have spent time wondering exactly the same thing.
I'm now looking at replacing the brake and clutch fluid reservoirs. I was looking at some Ducati badged rizoma items, the price of which make my eyes water. There are a couple of fitting kits but I'm not sure which one i need so emailed Ducati Manchester to ask. The reservoirs are £90 a pop! I mean, really? Now, while that seems expensive, the cheaper fitting kit is about £40 and it is comprised of two bent bits of metal and two, 3" bits of rubber hose. What the raging fuck! Surely that's just ripping the piss! Breath slowly and deeply, think beautiful thoughts and relax. Anyway, has anyone tried them and got any positive or negative feedback? Does anybody have any other, preferably cheaper, suggestions?
Given that fluid resevoirs are little more than posh jam jars with a pipe attached, dare one suggest you may look at chinese alternatives? The price is goiing to be less eye watering than the (admittedly lovely) Rizoma bits. Being from the North I prefer to spend brass where engineering is needed rather than eye candy. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...vid=202304160045028356623331034800010336288_4
About £16 versus about £220. That’s a powerful argument for the Chinese parts. Not sure about the fit though, I’d need to check that out.
Because dot 4 and dot 5.1 fluids can be mixed but dot 4 (or dot 5.1) can’t be mixed with dot 5. It all can get very confusing, simpler to just write ‘use dot4 only numpty’. It avoids big lawsuits. edit : I’m not calling you a numpty DS - calm down dear
The resevoirs look exactly like the Brembo pots on my Monster, so I think they would fit the original bracket. I have bought the covers to replace the very corroded lids on mine, they fit perfectly. Outlet fits onto a EPDM rubber pipe so I wouldn't have thought it be an issue - I replaced my grotty looking hoses with this - https://www.demon-tweeks.com/brembo...nxLgOCrtg3MLoJC_EvBoC7x0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Which was because I was uncertain of the bore - 6mm incdentally.
I’m fully aware I’m a numpty WCP, I fully embrace my errors and often laugh at myself for them. I was more worried that whatever is in DOT5 or 5.1 can’t be put in a vessel that states DOT 4 only. I never mix my fluids, unless drinking or some other hobby that requires an exchange of fluids.
