[Hammerhead]

Did not know ABS could be deleted. I'm sure all the trackday hoons would like details.

 

[Hammerhead]

My '17 GT gets soft lever and requires a quick bleeding at the m/c every once in a while. A buddy's old Brembo-equipped Tuono V2 Factory would require bleeding at the m/c once a month to maintain lever pressure. No leaks, just air incursion.

 

[Hammerhead]

According to this, your theory is plausible. If the ventilation of the reservoir is blocked or restricted, the4 resul;ting vacuum wi9ll tend to pull air in from wherever it can. Racebikes use socks around the res to soak up spillage, that, without ventilation, could not happen.

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[Hammerhead]

A friend (who is a master mechanic and engine builder) had to bleed his Aprilia Tuono V2 Factory front master once a month to maintain braking pressure. Never did figure out why in several years of ownership. Evidently, some manufacturing defect causes some Brembo mc's to suck air. Possibly the splitter block under the bottom triple clamp has a porosity issue?

 

[Hammerhead]

Mine was rebuilt as a recall during the warranty period (2yrs) even though no problem had surfaced. Must be some reason for the recall.