Replacing break reservoir

[SlackCat]

I just got my Rizoma black break reservoir. Now, how do I replace the Tupperware one with this nice new Rizoma one? What is the best, least messy way to remove the break fluid and what are the tricks to adding the fluid back and removing the air? Thanks!

Chris

[oldmanrandall]

Easy - plenty of clean rag wrapped around bottom of reservoir to soak up spills. Keep cap on Tupperware reservoir - undo mountings and turn upside down (so spout is uppermost) Disconnect hose at reservoir end only and keep open end up (so fluid doesn't come out), trim hose with sharp blade as necessary, connect new reservoir, fill up with fluid and squeeze pipe repeatedly until no air bubbles can be seen, top up with fluid and put cap on. Position reservoir where wanted and tighten up fixings - job done - looks much better than original. Rear reservoir is cool too!!

[Martin_R]

Syphon the fluid out from the reservoir & rubber hose with a syringe from your local drugstore. That way you do not necessarily have to do a full brake bleed, just slap the new reservoir on and top it up.

Just remember not to pull the handle while there is no fluid as that will pump air to your brakelines.

[SlackCat]

Thanks! That seems much easier than I thought.