How many bottles (total ounces) of brake fluid do I need to replace all the fluid? (Brake front and rear reservoirs, calipers, clutch reservoir, hoses.)
How much total brake fluid does the ST1300 contain?
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Update, 11-2009 This article and related pictures where performed on a 2006 ST1300, non ABS. Fluid replacement for ABS models is exactly the same. This article is for fluid replacement only. If you need to replace brake pads or have additional braking problems, those should be be taken care...
IF your dealing with a completely clean, correctly functioning system, and there are no damaged parts, you can flush the system out with one quart.
HOWEVER, if your system is questionable, or you have no known records, get a couple quarts and flush everything out thoroughly, while you inspect everything.
HOWEVER, if your system is questionable, or you have no known records, get a couple quarts and flush everything out thoroughly, while you inspect everything.
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If flushing a problem child, it can take up to three quarts.
I was guessing three bottles of the Pro Honda DOT 4 Brake Fluid 12 oz bottles … so good guess 
Is it available in quarts? Any other brands suggested?
I removed my SMC due to rear brake drag. With SMC in hand, I pushed the plunger, and it did not spring back on it’s own. I disassembled and found the top seal just a bit ragged. Some fluid in the cavity was grey mud. All passages are clean in the body.
I plan to buy and install PISTON SET, SECOND MASTER CYLINDER. 45620-MCS-G04
2003 ST1300A 27K miles
Is it available in quarts? Any other brands suggested?
I removed my SMC due to rear brake drag. With SMC in hand, I pushed the plunger, and it did not spring back on it’s own. I disassembled and found the top seal just a bit ragged. Some fluid in the cavity was grey mud. All passages are clean in the body.
I plan to buy and install PISTON SET, SECOND MASTER CYLINDER. 45620-MCS-G04
2003 ST1300A 27K miles
Don’t waste your money on a rebuild kit, because no matter how clean the bore looks, it’s the tiny return port in the screen cartridge that gets clogged.
These are not available, so replacing the entire unit is the only option.
Don’t waste money on Honda brake fluid either, as it sits on the shelf too long and is often dark brown upon opening the bottle.
Use any Dot 4 valvoline, prestone, beltway, supertech, etc.
These are not available, so replacing the entire unit is the only option.
Don’t waste money on Honda brake fluid either, as it sits on the shelf too long and is often dark brown upon opening the bottle.
Use any Dot 4 valvoline, prestone, beltway, supertech, etc.
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We should be able to do a regular flush and bleed with 3 pints with a little left over. That’s flushing at least two full reservoirs through each circuit. Of course your bike, depending on its condition, may need more.