For the last year my brake reservoir has been leaking. Causing all the paint to bubble on the reservoir and leaking onto the handle bars. Tried re-seating the lid but still seems to leak.

Has anyone else had this problem? Will a new lid or gasket fix it? Or do I need to replace the reservoir? Maybe a common problem with 2005s?

And does anyone know if I can use just normal automotive brake fluid in my sportsman?

 

mine leaked and I applied blue RTV silicon sealant on the cover and no problems or leaks(be careful and u only need a very small bead) u dont want to make a mess and get into master cyl. Some will disagree with silicon but it works and i have no problems.

 

that sounds like some thing i would try.. dot brake fluid is all i have ever used . i am sure its all right to use on your 500 sportsman.. good luck

 

mine did the same thing on my 05 trailblazer . , ended up buying new cover n seal [ could nt buy just a new seal from the popo dealer ]