G4 Leaking Brake Fluid Reservoir

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03RMK800

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• Dec 9, 2018

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Hello--
Went to add brake fluid to my 2018 850 Summit X. It started leaking fluid, apparently coming from where the reservoir meets the master cylinder. Put the lid back on, and it quit. I would guess it leaks now and then, since it appeared to need fluid.

Any suggestions or similar experiences?

And, if I go to tighten down or to change the reservoir, how is it attached to the master cylinder?

Thanks!!!

 

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• Dec 10, 2018

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Looks like a new one is $60

 

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It should be under warranty, let the dealer replace it.

 

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• Dec 10, 2018

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In the bottom of the reservoir there is a button cap screw. I believe it is an allen head. The plastic could possibly be cracked. I took my plastic one off and put a aluminum one on.

 

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Thanks to all. I was thinking of the warranty and dealer, but I saw a listing for a metal aftermarket reservoir, and am still kicking around that idea. Doesn't matter if its plastic or aluminum-- the right tree branch or the right roll-over is going to wipe it out someday.
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I wonder if the plastic tank being the weak point might be more better than that branch causing trouble further down the "not as easy or cheap to fix" totem pole?


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I had the same problem. Decided to go with an aluminum one from tricked out toys and it works well, looks nice also.

 

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Tki inc brake reservoir protector is like $50 bought one after a rollover cracked my reservoir. No problems since and can still take the cap off to add fluid if needed without taking the protector off

 

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03RMK800 said:

Thanks to all. I was thinking of the warranty and dealer, but I saw a listing for a metal aftermarket reservoir, and am still kicking around that idea. Doesn't matter if its plastic or aluminum-- the right tree branch or the right roll-over is going to wipe it out someday.
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I doubt warranty, since you probably hit it, TKI reservoir protector is the best money you can spend, bolt on and ride....wont ride without ever again!

 

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Wished I would have taken a picture of the quaky bark under my lid to reservoir after this minor bump. https://youtu.be/32rlvGOm4Qo. It took an hour to dig outta this alone. I couldnt touch where my bars scraped the bark off cause I was trenched out so bad. A lot of bad decisions was made but I'm gonna order a tki next chance I get.