help! Leaking brakefluid on the scoops!

[ptnov]

Hi! After getting my bike out of winter storage the bike began to leak small amounts(drops) of brake fluid at the scoops. I know this because its eating my paint! Anyone know how to fix this problem?

 

[1st Shirt Maxer]

You'll need to see where the fluid is coming from, the determine if it is a quick fix like tightening the banjo bolt on the hose or will you need to rebuild the master due to worn seals. If it is coming from the banjo bolt and it is tight you might need to replace the crush washers. As for the paint, you'll need to get the scoop repainted because brake fluid is a great paint destroyer.

 

[wildweasel_pt]

What David said and rinse well with water as the brake fluid is dissolved in water. When i do work with brake fluid i always keep a soaked rag to clean up any drops on paint.

 

[dmax1]

Also check the rubber gasket on the master cylinder cover. I had the same problem and ended up replacing the rubber gasket.