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[CVO AV8R]

I had a mushy front brake lever and took it to the dealership to have them bleed the brake line. Everything was great and then during my ride the lever would get mushy and then tighten back up sometimes. Once i got back from my ride I was just wiping it down after and found this. Looks like another trip to the dealership

[mark]

If that's drops of fluid from the reservoir, make sure it stays off the paint...it will permanently mar the finish.  Could be several things...too much fluid, reservoir screws too tight which is deforming the rubber gasket.  BTW, those screws should be snug, not gorilla tight.  I'm sure others will add some ideas.

[CVOSE Breakout]

Yep, god chance of screws being too tight. After my first service my started leaking too but didnt have the lever issue. Possibly too much fluid. Dave

[grc]

If I remember correctly, the torque for those master cylinder cover screws is only 10 inch-pounds.  In other words, snug them up with just your fingers on the screwdriver.

As for the mushy feel, perhaps the same guy who left you with that brake fluid leak didn't do such a hot job bleeding the brakes either.  If you can, find out if he followed the full procedure for ABS brakes which requires using the Digital Technician to cycle the ABS pump and valves.

Jerry

[CVO AV8R]

Ok, good to know. thanks for your help guys