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I'm trying to bleed the brakes in my GT 200. I've got a one way valve attached to bleed nipple, I've got my tools all sitting on the table but I can't get the damn cap off the fluid reservoir. Obviously I've removed the screws. I will quietly admit that the fluid hasn't been touched since I bought the bike back in 2003. I've tried to gently pry the cap off and tried brute force with my fingers. Is there a secret?

Also am I safe to remove the tax disk holder on UK bikes? There's a huge bolt that holds it on but it doesn't seem to support anything else. Of course the bolt won't come out the hole either but hey ho.

Any advice welcome.

[EDIT] is it a vacuum thing? should there be an air vent?
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Actually found the solution. Brute force and ignorance. Sadly the damn cap flew off across the garage and landed in a box of sand. Spent the next 10 mins cleaning it back up. The fluid level seems quite good in the resevoir but the rear leaver is very soft and goes back a fair way.

I'll replace the fluid (I assume it should be done at least once every dozen years) but maybe it's the pads?
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It's a GT200 - the rear brake feeling a bit soft is seemingly par for the course, regardless how well bled the system has been. Some advocate replacing the complete rear brake line with an aftermarket (often custom made) one, but I found that replacing the line with a new OEM one and also replacing the brake lever itself (it gets a bit worn, and so can get closer to the bars) did the trick.
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As the "tax disc" has been discontinued, there is no requirement to display one. It may be advisable to leave the bolt in place though, you never know what else it is securing! My workshop manual recommends changing the brake fluid every two years.
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Done the rear brake now. It's a bit better but certainly not "like new". Not sure really what I expected. It does seem to be a messy job even with one of those brake bleeder kits.

That nut wouldn't come out but I might have another go at removing the tax disk - it did get in the way of bleeding the brake.
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