The EASIEST Way To Bleed Motorcycle Brakes

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  • Today I'll be showing you the EASIEST way to bleed the brakes on your motorcycle. No vacuum pumps, no second person needed, a true one person motorcycle brake bleeding method.
    All you need is a $7 speed bleeder (link below), a 3/8" wrench, and some brake fluid of your choice.
    SPEED BLEEDER ($15 for 2 pack): tinyurl.com/5srra3jw
    The bleeder size is 3/8-24 and is sold in pairs so each bleeder is only $7. I've had the same one in my bike for the last 4 years and it's showing zero signs of wear.
    By the end of this video I'll take brake bleeding from your least favorite maintenance task to a 5 minute job you can knock out after your yearly oil change. NEVER STRUGGLE with bleeding your brakes again.
    One thing I want to mention...I have NO AFFILIATION with Russell Speed Bleeders, it's a product that's saved me a ton of time and frustration so I'm sharing it with you guys. I get zero commission from your purchase. If you have another brand you'd prefer to buy from, that's ok too. This just happens to be the brand I used so it's what I can recommend from 4 years of experience with it.
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  • @greasesgarage
    @greasesgarage  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    QUESTION OF THE DAY:
    Had you heard of speed bleeders before watching this video? If so, have you tried them before?

  • @johnalbright8093
    @johnalbright8093 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    OR, you can use a small oil/chemical hand pump connected to the Bleed fitting on your caliper and reverse bleed the system. works on all bikes. You pump the fluid in the old fluid overflow out at the master( Put a pan down, LoL ) until old is replaced by new along with any air. 100% filled and bled first time every time. Fast, Simple, No Helper needed and you don't have to chase down a part to fit your caliper. I've been using this method for close to 30 years at home, my shop, and on the road BTW Nice video I enjoyed it well done like all the others in your series

  • @erikrapoport7318
    @erikrapoport7318 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love that you change brake fluid. I've done it a couple times, but i always feel I'm doing it unnecessarily. But you're 100% correct, when the brakes are squishy, BLEED EM

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Maybe it’s just the DOT 5 that breaks down quicker but I was very surprised it was that gray in a year. Def makes me wanna continue changing it annually

  • @atomicdmt8763
    @atomicdmt8763 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    excellent. Just installed 2 myself..........absolute game changer! and/also I learned that REVERSE BLEEDING ie using a large syring to inject brake fluid into the nipple (when replacing a brake line, for example) will push out much air/pre-prime the system in a better way. Then swapped over to the speed bleeders to push fluid out.

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The perfect system!

  • @ironheadrick6244
    @ironheadrick6244 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great vid. Haven't heard of these until I came across your channel. Subbed.

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Rick! These things are a massive time saver

  • @ecuz3
    @ecuz3 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gotta love the bar rescue reference hahaha

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Musta seen every episode haha

  • @bB-pc5wp
    @bB-pc5wp 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been riding an 87 FXSTC for a few years, and I have not found much quality content out there for Evo guys. I am very excited about your channel.

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks brotha! The goal of this channel is to help 1000 riders get their builds across the finish line and I can only hope it brings the evo chopper to the forefront where it belongs. It’s a fantastic platform

  • @Electricjello
    @Electricjello หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great brake bleeder video! Watched till the end waiting to hear where to get this $7 helper, 😫 you never mentioned it.

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      My brotha the link is right in the description!

  • @victorauletta7699
    @victorauletta7699 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I run both front and rear brakes on my rigid. I gravity bleed the front and basically do the rear the way you do yours. Great video. Also, love the point setup. Been running points for 50 years. Simple system, always gets me home. Ride safe.

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Victor, you too!

  • @LNSPLTBLVD
    @LNSPLTBLVD 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for making this video!

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope it helps brotha 🤘🏼

  • @aaronhavens1121
    @aaronhavens1121 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for sharing!

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful! Hope it changes the way you do this job in the future

  • @dictumfactum9468
    @dictumfactum9468 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great article. I always put a little heavy grease around the threads to prevent any leaks there. Mi dos centavos.

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s a great tip, thanks man!

  • @vidvidbiker
    @vidvidbiker 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just spotted you are running points in your Evo motor - excellent choice. I am sure folk would find a video on timing the points without resorting to the timing marks on the crank really useful.

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Yea I’ve been very happy with them, super simple and easy to work on. I will say though, I’ve always used the advance mark on the crank to set the timing. Do you do it a different way?

  • @ilovecarnitas
    @ilovecarnitas 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    awesome!

  • @Forbidden-po8ey
    @Forbidden-po8ey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dudes! So got these bleeder deals, worked on my chopper great. Put them on another bike, pump fluid, get some fluid coming out, tighten the bleeder, only getting slightly tighter brake, still squishy. Banjo has new crush washers, tightened well, lines are pretty new, can't seem to get it to tighten up. Heard maybe throwing some pipe thread on the bleeder threads? Any other ideas y'all got?

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      One other idea I can throw out is that sometimes the seal on the piston inside the caliper can let go and the fluid leaks out past the piston and onto the rotor, if the brake is really old it could be worth popping it off and making sure the piston seals are still good

  • @Scorcher220
    @Scorcher220 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hell yea hoodies!

  • @CarlosGarcia-ls4hn
    @CarlosGarcia-ls4hn 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Question...when you filled the reservoir with the new DOT 5 fluid and you opened the bleeder valve, why did we not see any of that purple fluid coming out of the hose, which would have indicated a full rotation of the new fluid?

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s just tough for the camera to pick it up, if I drained it into a clear can instead of a black bucket you would see the purple tint

  • @gregcaron6627
    @gregcaron6627 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes, speed bleeders will simplify this task.
    Off subject, I would like to see a video with your thoughts on routine maintenance, spring set up, etc.
    Also, unfortunately I parked my bike 2 1/2 years ago & let it sit without draining gas or any prep. How bout some good advice on bringing a bike out of slumber ('95 Bad Boy).
    Thanks!

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Excellent idea man, I can definitely work this into the list. Thanks!

  • @rickyricardo976
    @rickyricardo976 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What does it mean to have a 5/8" bore, vs a 3/4" bore forward control rear brake master cylinder? How do I know what my four piston rear brake caliper likes/needs?...Sorry, but I'm lost on this info.

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is a great question and the first time I’ve gotten it! I will research this for you and get a video on it

  • @sonnyrico
    @sonnyrico 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    When locktight bleeds his brakes is when he buys new vans😊

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hahah it’s like a wear gauge

  • @papagaiogaioladomato
    @papagaiogaioladomato 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    On my XLH 94 hardtail I have a 4 pot performance machine caliper with all Russel brake lines and a 3/4 master cylinder. I have tried everything I know of and still don’t get a good brake. Lucky my tokico front one is good. Any suggestion

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you using a speed bleeder like the one in this video?

    • @papagaiogaioladomato
      @papagaiogaioladomato 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@greasesgarage yes speed bleeder from russel

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@papagaiogaioladomato my only suggestions would be to check all your banjo bolts and washers for any leaks, the caliper piston could be letting fluid out too, that’s also worth checking

  • @dirtywhiteboyiron
    @dirtywhiteboyiron 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where have these been all my life?!

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This is the comment I was praying I’d see! No more struggling 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @dirtywhiteboyiron
      @dirtywhiteboyiron 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@greasesgarage keep the good shit coming!!!

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dirtywhiteboyiron new video coming Friday 🤘🏼

  • @wadewiththebraid
    @wadewiththebraid 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is your exhaust welded right to the frame?

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good eye! I’m surprised nobody has mentioned this on any of my videos yet, I’m changing the exhaust this winter so for the time being it’s hard mounted direct to the frame

  • @patrickjordan7547
    @patrickjordan7547 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where do you get a speed bleeder my friend

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Link is in the description 👍🏼

  • @MrMeatball052
    @MrMeatball052 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do I spy yet another new set of handlebars? You go through those like I go through underwear......weekly!

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ugh, tell me about it man. I just can’t decide which ones suit the bike the best. I have three sets right now Ive been rotating between. Drags, rabbits and ape hangers. I’m thinking the ape hangers are the best of the three but I’d love to try some lower ones, 6” or maybe even 4”

  • @fascamaro
    @fascamaro 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    you will need to pump about 500 to 1000x but it will work eventually lol

    • @greasesgarage
      @greasesgarage  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Don’t open the bleeder as far, the pressure will build quicker