how to change clutch fluid on TE250 year 11

[Alberto]

Hey guys, what would be the procedure and tools required to completely change the clutch fluid on a TE250 year 11?

the fluid is still the factory one.. and I would like to do the cleanup and drop new fluid. The same for the brakes.
If someone has a reference to a video, will be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[shrubitup]

buy this bleeder from RMATV. Here's a link. Works easily. No air pockets.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/989/-/72329/Tusk-Hydraulic-Brake-Bleeder?term=1096180001

 

[robertaccio]

yes as stated above for the most part, the best way is to use the OEM KTM/husky/ hydro clutch style set up. bleed up with syringe from the slave cylinder with this kit

http://slavensracing.com/shop/hydraulic-clutch-bleeder-kit-for-ktmhusaberg-by-magura/

 

[Alberto]

is there any way to do it with the gravity only? I mean, not using any suction, just opening the cap, then opening the slave cylinder down there and make pressure with the handle?

 

[Shovelhead85]

is there any way to do it with the gravity only? I mean, not using any suction, just opening the cap, then opening the slave cylinder down there and make pressure with the handle?

yeah, Alberto- just keep the reservoir full, put a small tube on the bleeder (pre-fill it maybe), crack open the bleeder, and keep an eye on the reservoir level. stop (close the bleeder) when you see clean fluid coming out the tube. it's super slow, messy, uses 3x's the fluid (cheap) ...I don't really recommend this method- but what the hell, there's nothing wrong with it.

if you use the "lever pumping" method, you need to use a check-valve or close the bleeder in between lever strokes so you don't draw air into the slave cylinder ... just like brakes.

I'd suck all the fluid out of the reservoir then replace it before starting though.

 

[Alberto]

yeah, Alberto- just keep the reservoir full, put a small tube on the bleeder (pre-fill it maybe), crack open the bleeder, and keep an eye on the reservoir level. stop (close the bleeder) when you see clean fluid coming out the tube. it's super slow, messy, uses 3x's the fluid (cheap) ...I don't really recommend this method- but what the hell, there's nothing wrong with it.

if you use the "lever pumping" method, you need to use a check-valve or close the bleeder in between lever strokes so you don't draw air into the slave cylinder ... just like brakes.

I'd suck all the fluid out of the reservoir then replace it before starting though.

Cool, I use the pumping method on my truck, will it work the same on the bike then?

 

[Shovelhead85]

Cool, I use the pumping method on my truck, will it work the same on the bike then?

sure. I don't know if Husky used Magura master cylinders recently but if you have one: confirm what fluid to use (on the reservoir cover usually). Maguras typically used mineral oil rather than brake fluid; All Brembos use brake fluid AFAIK.

 

[Alberto]

sure. I don't know if Husky used Magura master cylinders recently but if you have one: confirm what fluid to use (on the reservoir cover usually). Maguras typically used mineral oil rather than brake fluid; All Brembos use brake fluid AFAIK.

I have brembo master.. on clutch and brakes :-)