Question about dealer quoted service
#14
First question is do you have any warranty left? If so, you might want to let them do it in case you need to make a claim on brake and clutch components later. Second question, how much is your time worth? If less than $200 then go get it, take it home and do this work yourself. I know from firsthand experience that this whole thing of having to have ABS brakes serviced by a HD dealer is a myth. I have done complete brake jobs on mine in my garage and my ABS still works just fine. The trick is to be careful not to introduce air into the system. The clutch fluid is very simple. If you're mechanically inclined and want to save a lot of money, get yourself a service manual and learn to do these kinds of basic maintenance jobs yourself.
The work itself is nothing, with the brakes it's all about CYA.
#16
Both of those fluids should be flushed every 2 years. There is a gasket on the master cylinder cover and sometimes they start leaking, that might be what they are wanting to replace. My local dealership charges $115/hr for labor, so $200 for everything doesn't sound bad. But if you can do it yourself you will only have to pay for the fluids and master cylinder gasket/cover.
#17
That's not out of line, and the master cylinder gaskets do get deformed from over-tightening. Tighter does not make for a better seal....
#18
For a HD dealer performed service, I'd say $200 for entire fluid flush- all three brake calipers, and the clutch with replacement covers is right in line with what I'd expect.
As an aside, you can do this at home if you have the desire. You only need to use the digital tech machine if you introduce air into the lines while you are flushing them.
Says as much in my service manual.
As an aside, you can do this at home if you have the desire. You only need to use the digital tech machine if you introduce air into the lines while you are flushing them.
Says as much in my service manual.
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