Topic: leaking brake fluid near rear brake resevour (sp?) (Read 1150 times)

Harley Guy · « **on:** September 14, 2009, 01:59:51 PM »

Initially thought it was the just changed oil filter - pretty sure it is as decribed in the thread title.

On my way to England (work) for a few days and wanted to post a quick note to get opinions/comments.

2009 flhtcuse5 - 11,500 miles.

Comments/thoughts please - thanks

(Can't search well on my blackberry)

DESERTBEAR54 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 14, 2009, 02:12:24 PM »

If it is you better get it stopped because it will eat up all your engine paint and other painted items. Check the torque on the reservoir screws.

Harley Guy · « **Reply #2 on:** September 23, 2009, 02:29:38 PM »

UPDATE -

Turns out that it was oil from the gasket to the oil cooler - without me asking, it was cov ered at NO CHARGE under warranty - Good job by Century Harley.

Wooooo Hoooo

Now I have to stop traveling (work - now in Chicago) and enjoy Fall riding season

TLMitchell · « **Reply #3 on:** September 24, 2009, 10:46:19 AM »

Quote from: Harley Guy on September 23, 2009, 02:29:38 PM

UPDATE -

Turns out that it was oil from the gasket to the oil cooler - without me asking, it was cov ered at NO CHARGE under warranty - Good job by Century Harley.

Glad they caught it and fixed you up. As the OP pointed out, if it'd been DOT 4 flying around it can do irreparable damage to finishes.

FWIW, the Brembo reservoirs are extremely sensitive to torque. Too loose they leak, too tight they leak as the bellows gets distorted around the screw holes. Screw 'em on 'just' snug using fingertips only on the screwdriver and you'll be in the ballpark.

TL

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Harley Guy

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