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Question:

Do motorcycle front brake reservoirs have to be elevated above the master cylinder?

I have a 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 600 and i want to mount a brake reservoir with a zip tie to the handle bars. will it suck air into the brake lines if it is not elevated?

Answer:

The reservoir must be above the master cylinder.
The reservoir is where any air bubbles in the line will rise, so it shold be the highest point in the brake system. It also shouldn't be able to spin on the bars and pull on the brake lines, causing possible leaks. Q: What happened to the stock bracket the holds it? If it was damaged, replacements are pretty cheap if bought off a wrecked bike or new online. It is not worth taking any chances with your front brakes on a GSXR, or any sportbike. The fronts do 98% of the braking.

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