may be a simple question but...

[semerm]

I have a 76 gl1000 that I think I should replace the fluid in the brakes as it is a very light tan (I assume rust is the culprit). How do I do this? How do I bleed them afterwards? Where is the bleeder? (Simple for some people but I have never done this before not even on a car.)
What type of DOT fluid should I use to avoid leaks?
Should I change the fluid before winter storage or after?
Help appreciated.

[Kghost]

Change it before winter if you think it is contaminated. why let it sit all winter if theres water in it.

It used DOT 3 type fluid from the Factory.

Consider investing in a shop manual. Lots of pictures in them manuals along with a step by step assemply / re-assembly proceedure.

Alternatively you can try a search here and probably find the answers your looking for.

Or just lay back and someone will prolly jump in with text and pictures worthy of NASA.

[the chef]

Go to the home page,click( on the left side )RANDAKKS Cycle shakk, scroll down that page till you see TECH TIPS at bottom of page ,click and scroll down for brake tips and click...... and viola!!!.,,,, Randakk's done a marvey job here !!! PS get a manual for your bike too. the chef

[octane]

Hi Semern
You can download the manual here:

Click this


user name is= gl1000 (small 'gl')
password = Donberry1 (1st letter has to be capital D)

..mind you; it takes a long time to download,
depending on your connection. Took me 15 minutes.

As da'Chef said: see Randakks:
Brake Bleeding Tips

Feel free to ask any questions when you've
checked them out.

A few words of warning;
If you dive into messing with your brakes for the first time
pleeeeease have someone who knows about brakes
check your work.
Yor life depends on your brakes!



Regards
Octane