Re: Replace Rear Brake Pads, Don't let old fluid return to MC!!!
It stops air from entering and equalizing the pressure so, yes - IME it stops it from emptying the reservoir in most cases. I wouldn't say its 100% drip free as we can't stop gravity! :thumbup:
As for ABS systems; also true as they act the same until the ABS unit is in diagnostic mode and/or activated by its ABS ECU.
FWIW: I usually remove fluid from the reservoir with a syringe as it takes many strokes to pump it through. That and adding new fluid just makes a larger volume of contaminated fluid that must be pumped out.
So, if rebuilding the brake caliper (it's disconnected fully from the bike), zip tying the hand lever to the grip will STOP ALL fluid in the lines from bleeding out?
Does that apply to ABS equipped systems as well??
It stops air from entering and equalizing the pressure so, yes - IME it stops it from emptying the reservoir in most cases. I wouldn't say its 100% drip free as we can't stop gravity! :thumbup:
As for ABS systems; also true as they act the same until the ABS unit is in diagnostic mode and/or activated by its ABS ECU.
FWIW: I usually remove fluid from the reservoir with a syringe as it takes many strokes to pump it through. That and adding new fluid just makes a larger volume of contaminated fluid that must be pumped out.