Overflowing master cylinder

Discussion in 'General (Main)' started by duggoey, Jul 3, 2013.

  1. duggoey Husqvarna
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    Location:
    NSW, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TE 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM 690, Yamaha WR200, FGS650(800cc)
    What would cause the master cylinder reservoir to overflow and weep on the brembo version on my Ktm 690? The pads are not dragging on the disk and the fluid isn't boiling or even getting warm. Have emptied out a few mls of fluid a few times but last 2 rides I have had the lever play reduced to nil and fluid start to weep.
  2. Caiman Senior Vice Procrastinator

    Location:
    Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    SWM SM500R
    Damaged bladder under the lid?
  3. duggoey Husqvarna
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    Location:
    NSW, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TE 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM 690, Yamaha WR200, FGS650(800cc)
    Possibly, but the reservoir is definitely "producing" fluid. I.e. I empty a bit out and after the next ride it is full again. One other symotom is the lever action becomes engaged with the smallest pull of the lever.
  4. rancher1 Husqvarna
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    Location:
    WA
    Have you installed new pads recently ? They could be thicker than the previous ones causing this condition.
  5. joedirt Husqvarna
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    Location:
    PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr250
    Its not possible for the reservoir to "produce" fluid.
  6. Sceep Husqvarna
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    Location:
    'Burque
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '09 te310
    Other Motorcycles:
    '94 st1100
    bent rotor forcing pads open and backflowing fluid?

    x2 no "production" happening
  7. duggoey Husqvarna
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    Location:
    NSW, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TE 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM 690, Yamaha WR200, FGS650(800cc)
    Thanks for that, I'm glad you think it is strange also. It defies logic.
  8. duggoey Husqvarna
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    Location:
    NSW, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TE 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM 690, Yamaha WR200, FGS650(800cc)
    No new pads. They are originals, about 70% spent. Also the rotor is true and balanced. That's why I'm stumped.
  9. Xcuvator Husqvarna
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    Scholls Oregon
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    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
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    Does your lever feel solid and not spongy? Air in the system will expand more than fluid when things warm up from use. Does the brake completely release when warmed up?
    Just a thought.
  10. duggoey Husqvarna
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    Location:
    NSW, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TE 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM 690, Yamaha WR200, FGS650(800cc)
    Not spongy at all, nice and firm, good feel and stopping power.
  11. Xcuvator Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    Weird,
    I'm grasping at straws here but, the wheel bearings aren't loose are they?
  12. duggoey Husqvarna
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    Location:
    NSW, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TE 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM 690, Yamaha WR200, FGS650(800cc)
    Na, they are in excellent condition. I removed fluid down to the min level and went for a long ride today with a plus 1 on the back and didn't see any escape. I'll see how it goes. Maybe I can start selling the excess.
  13. ghte Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Bright, Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2 x 310's, 2016 Beta 480, SWM RS650
    Other Motorcycles:
    2016 Multi ,Griso1100, Monster695
    Just bleed off a tad more. Common error is to over fill the cylinder