Thank you man. I have not run my Baja for 5 years. I needed to redo my brakes to get it back on the road. Your video was really informative and highlighted two errors with my install that I will now rectify. Much appreciated.
Many thanks for an informative video which has given me the confidence to try this on my OG FG Monster Beetle. Cable brakes have been a nightmare to set and to maintain, fingers crossed the hydros go on easy! Greetings from Scotland.
Very informative, the only way it could be better would be a complete install of the system from start to finish. The kit I have came without instructions and I can't find anything on TH-cam either.
Awesome system. Very informative video too Elite, very well done as always. I’ve been thinking about ordering these and setting them up on the Primal with a stand alone servo for burn outs.
Thanks man been looking at getting one of these cars and was looking into upgrades and replacements just plain diggin hydraulics on an RC I could care less if its half the price of the car its cool as hell!!! Love your set up and appreciate your content keep it up please. Thanks!
Very cool set up! I still have to set up my Baja front disc brakes one of these days but I’m not using the hydraulic set up I’m going to run cable. Awesome 👏 Shop brother even with the E-word in it lmao 😂!!
Front brakes on these bitches is a must and everyone with baja's should have them whether hydraulic or cable. My eword cars are collecting dust and rotting away so what better than to let the kids handle they business until they are ready for some nitro!
Thanks whenever I work on my cars if I feel like it's worth recording I just hit the power on the camera and start recording as long as it helps someone my job is done. Thanks for the comment!
Nice to see that ur getting ur boy into the RC hobby with ya. Ive been trying to get my kids into anything RC and they just don’t wanna play along. It’s all Fort night, PlayStation, and IPad all the time for them,SMH. Great video tho Elite, just like hydro brakes on a bike or car, very cool.
Yeah kids these days are electronic junkies all they do is go from one device to another we will see In time how long he can last once I fully get him in on the action!
I have the 1 inch extension on mine and like it can I still get them without sacrifice the 1 inch I have or are they basically the 1 inch extension already with the kit thanks 😊
Yeah I felt a need to show this because the bleeding of the brakes can make or break the performance of the system if done incorrectly, thanks for the comment!
Is it possible to fit these to the rear rather than the front? Like if I want to powerslide/drift, I feel like having them on the front would make that very hard so I was thinking of putting them on the rear but unsure if they’ll actually fit
Also have been looking at that system,but it would seem to me that your bleeder screws should b on the top of the caliper,not on the bottom,because air naturally goes up.now that I think about it,every motorcycle,quad,snowmobile,car and truck I have bleed the brakes on,the bleeder is always on the top.i will have to install the system on my baja and check it out.does look way more effective than the cable system I currently have.
On this set up you are not going to get all of the air out but most of it, if the bleeder screws are at the top its going to be very messy when bleeding the brakes I have tried both ways and this one works for me.
How can you tell if it’s the right direction or not. I can reverse the. Servo on my control but then it makes my break lights backwards. Normally it moves CCW for Gas and CW for break. On the original. Other than just buying the working one like I did. 😢
Bro, just fitted these tonight, and they are scraping. I have not fitted the lines yet, but wonder if when I put dot 3 or 4 brake fluid in, and bleed them, will they open up, or do I need to file them down a bit. Wicked vids as always my Amarican baja 5b guru, and know this is an old video. Peace out from London England Bro!
@@jonesq26 reason why I ask is I saw a video with a gentleman who said that Mineral Oil Brake Fluid For Bicycle Brake Hydraulic Systems was better than high pressure fluid you use in a car and that moisture will mix with dot fluid but with mineral oil like Shimano will not mix with moisture or water! Just thought I would ask,, I just purchased the Fid Racing Brake system, bout to set it up shortly, you have a lovely build!
Yes I know but it's the master resevoir that throws me off. It unscrews from the top but the lid is dome shaped. So if I fill it to the top and put the lid on there is a gap so that means that there will be air in the system...
@@cc6722 its always going to be some air in the system no matter what because of the nature of it you are just trying to have as little air in the line as possible and they will work fine!
I would think the calipers need to be reversed?? The bleeders can’t be on the bottom? The air would be trapped at the top of the caliper? Just like a car? If the bleeder is at the bottom you cannot bleed the air out of the system??
I have both brakes one hydro and one cable each on a different Baja and it’s easier it replace the cables and parts on the cable because you can go to any bike shop and get the parts. Replacing the parts for the hydro brakes is harder because I have to order them online and wait for them to come in, which means it’s out of service till the parts come in.
Elite, great video. Just a heads up, if you have any issus with not getting all the air out of the system you could swap the calipers so that the bleeders are in the most upright position. Are you pretty happy with this set up?
@@jonesq26 do you have it adjusted so that all 3 brakes engage when applied or is the rear just there for emergency? I just installed these same brakes but im finding my stock servo isnt gonna cut it.
this specific kit likes the feed line in the top position, i have it myself and works better on that position. i notice the lines dont bend too much on top, and seems to be more protected.
I run mine like that so my fluid lines are more towards the top of the caliper and not at the bottom of the caliper because the lower the lines the easier it is to damage the line so that lessons the repairs and they work just fine and when I bleed my lines to get rid of the air all of the fluid runs out of the bottom instead of the top and flowing everywhere, thanks for the comment!
ok i just followed your instructions on the gtb brakes and no matter what the brakes are locked at all times. even if i disengage the brakes they are still locked... what am i doing wrong
If I did not have them installed right now I would weigh them for you but the car is ready to go right now in the future when I take them off I will let you know the information that you seek!
Those parts are very very trick but I have to think the first time you jump and nose down and hit the front part of the arm that oil line is going to split? And then u won’t have breaks either side... why not put the line somewhere else (maybe no where else to put it?) or maybe they can make a steel wired line like normal motocross cables.. either way would be better then the tube like material they use that runs across the front of the arms which I’ve seen get normal running damage.
Not to sound like some kinda smart ass but can’t you just place the bleeders facing upwards? Like on a regular hydraulic brake system. It would be easier for the calipers to fill up with mostly fluid and allows the air to escape without the mess.
IMPORTANT; Dont use automotive brake fluid if you can avoid it. Sure, it works however it also highly corrosive to these sensitive brakes. They will break down seals, orings and all the rubber/plastic pieces that are used in the system over time. They sell hydraulic fluid made by the RC conpany FG. Use this stuff instead. Trust me, i found this out the hard way. Check out the links.Specially made for hydraulic brakes in RC cars. www.davesmotors.com/fg-09540-32-hydraulic-oil.html Or www.davesmotors.com/fg-09538-32-hydraulic-oil_50ml.html
I’ve followed this to a T and now my Baja stops on a dime. Super good videos my guy
Awesome!! I got that setup a year ago and now just getting around to installing it
Thanks that’s a great help, my brakes are binding so I’m going to follow your advice and see if I can get them working better 👍
Thank you man. I have not run my Baja for 5 years. I needed to redo my brakes to get it back on the road. Your video was really informative and highlighted two errors with my install that I will now rectify. Much appreciated.
Glad to be of assistance!
you saved my ass bro thank you so much, i don't have valves on my calipers. Life saver, cheers man
yikes!! The absolute best workbench, I've seen anywhere!! That's where it starts... name says Elite... after all! Nice work!! Cheers from Sydney!!
Thanks for the comment and yes it makes working on these monsters a hell of a lot easier than not having one, I plan on buying another!
Ma man! That is kool. I just bought the t1000 and need these brakes. Thanks for the class Bro. I will be watching all your videos.
Many thanks for an informative video which has given me the confidence to try this on my OG FG Monster Beetle. Cable brakes have been a nightmare to set and to maintain, fingers crossed the hydros go on easy! Greetings from Scotland.
Reminds me of when we use to play with the erector set
yep just a lot more ridiculous
Very informative, the only way it could be better would be a complete install of the system from start to finish. The kit I have came without instructions and I can't find anything on TH-cam either.
Awesome system. Very informative video too Elite, very well done as always. I’ve been thinking about ordering these and setting them up on the Primal with a stand alone servo for burn outs.
Sounds good that way you won't have to hold it!
Nice video on how to ! My gtb pump has never pushed it's self back like yours did . I'm going to have to work on them cause I need stopping power now
It's all about the bleeding of the brakes and the setup of the system, if you have any questions just notify me!
Very helpful 👍🏻 Got it on my DBXL E
Thanks for the info ...just ordered a front set , getting ready for summer BRAPPP
Thanks man been looking at getting one of these cars and was looking into upgrades and replacements just plain diggin hydraulics on an RC I could care less if its half the price of the car its cool as hell!!! Love your set up and appreciate your content keep it up please. Thanks!
That's good that you are looking into getting into 1/5 scale and I only paid 125.00 for the brake kit!
Im gonna get front brakes, the rear only dosnt stop very well, great video gas brotha.
These brakes stop on the dime, it is a must have!
Very cool set up! I still have to set up my Baja front disc brakes one of these days but I’m not using the hydraulic set up I’m going to run cable. Awesome 👏 Shop brother even with the E-word in it lmao 😂!!
Front brakes on these bitches is a must and everyone with baja's should have them whether hydraulic or cable. My eword cars are collecting dust and rotting away so what better than to let the kids handle they business until they are ready for some nitro!
Awesome video bud I’ve got to get me some gtb hydronic brakes 🤘
Yes sir!
Great video bro! I really dig that brake setup. May consider bit on my new build.
I will always put this system on any baja I buy and it's affordable!
Awesome vid bro!👍
Been looking at getting these for my baja 5b and I can't wait! Loved our video BTW
Thanks I made this video to aid people who need help with this system!
@@jonesq26 it helped me! thanks
Great vid bro, thank you- I'm going with the same setup on my T1000, front hydro, rear stock...(just in case) lol..
Great video brother 💥👌🏻always informative 👊🏎💨💨💨
Thanks for the comment!
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Thanks whenever I work on my cars if I feel like it's worth recording I just hit the power on the camera and start recording as long as it helps someone my job is done. Thanks for the comment!
Nice to see that ur getting ur boy into the RC hobby with ya. Ive been trying to get my kids into anything RC and they just don’t wanna play along. It’s all Fort night, PlayStation, and IPad all the time for them,SMH. Great video tho Elite, just like hydro brakes on a bike or car, very cool.
Yeah kids these days are electronic junkies all they do is go from one device to another we will see In time how long he can last once I fully get him in on the action!
I have the 1 inch extension on mine and like it can I still get them without sacrifice the 1 inch I have or are they basically the 1 inch extension already with the kit thanks 😊
Yeah I felt a need to show this because the bleeding of the brakes can make or break the performance of the system if done incorrectly, thanks for the comment!
Is it possible to fit these to the rear rather than the front? Like if I want to powerslide/drift, I feel like having them on the front would make that very hard so I was thinking of putting them on the rear but unsure if they’ll actually fit
Thanks for the video !
Thanks for the comment!
How your gtb brake so far? Does it leak often? How the performance and toughness?
How much better this this brake system vs the standard type?
Do they do a kit for the rear? What workstation are you using?
So do you need both throttle spring and break spring?
Sup bro , what kind of watch did you have on in the video?
Good job!!👍🏽
Thanks for the comment!
I don’t even know that was possible damn now I want that set up
Got to have it
Nice video... are these kit only for gas powered or electric rc's as well?
Hi man are you still using brake fluid, if so have you had any problems with seals ? Thanks for the video
Looks good
Thanks for the comment!
Fid racing brakes better nice video
What is that on your wrist?
Sweeeet! Finally a decent movie how to fill these fkers! Thanks man! Very helpful.keep braaaaping brothaman!💪
You won't believe how many people have these brake systems and are not utilizing them right because the directions are mediocre, just trying to help!
Also have been looking at that system,but it would seem to me that your bleeder screws should b on the top of the caliper,not on the bottom,because air naturally goes up.now that I think about it,every motorcycle,quad,snowmobile,car and truck I have bleed the brakes on,the bleeder is always on the top.i will have to install the system on my baja and check it out.does look way more effective than the cable system I currently have.
On this set up you are not going to get all of the air out but most of it, if the bleeder screws are at the top its going to be very messy when bleeding the brakes I have tried both ways and this one works for me.
How can you tell if it’s the right direction or not. I can reverse the. Servo on my control but then it makes my break lights backwards. Normally it moves CCW for Gas and CW for break. On the original. Other than just buying the working one like I did. 😢
Bro, just fitted these tonight, and they are scraping. I have not fitted the lines yet, but wonder if when I put dot 3 or 4 brake fluid in, and bleed them, will they open up, or do I need to file them down a bit. Wicked vids as always my Amarican baja 5b guru, and know this is an old video. Peace out from London England Bro!
Don't file anything down just fully put it together and get them bleeded and see see if you are having any issues then
Wicked bro, keep up the wicked vids 🤛🤛
Bleed screws should be on top air travel's up
So are you supposed to use Mineral Oil Brake Fluid for bicycle brake systems or just regular automotive brake fluid?
I use regular brake fluid stp that's what it says to use
@@jonesq26 reason why I ask is I saw a video with a gentleman who said that Mineral Oil Brake Fluid For Bicycle Brake Hydraulic Systems was better than high pressure fluid you use in a car and that moisture will mix with dot fluid but with mineral oil like Shimano will not mix with moisture or water! Just thought I would ask,, I just purchased the Fid Racing Brake system, bout to set it up shortly, you have a lovely build!
Hi there. Thank you for this video. Would you happen to know how to setup the FID hydraulic disks...
From the looks of things it should be the same process the parts have the same functions!
Yes I know but it's the master resevoir that throws me off. It unscrews from the top but the lid is dome shaped. So if I fill it to the top and put the lid on there is a gap so that means that there will be air in the system...
@@cc6722 its always going to be some air in the system no matter what because of the nature of it you are just trying to have as little air in the line as possible and they will work fine!
Would be grt if u did one a a GTB 3 speed transmission
no sir that 3 speed gtb is trash, black bone two speed and or king motor 2 speed nothing else. I own all three
I really like your work stand What type is it where can one find that?
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@@jonesq26 Thanks for the info!
Been thinking about getting a kit how reliable is it also what brand u recommend
Very reliable and they have all of the replacement parts for ordering. Here's the link www.ebay.com/itm/193085193688
Great video my friend, thanks for sharing 😁😀😁
Thanks for the comment!
I would think the calipers need to be reversed?? The bleeders can’t be on the bottom? The air would be trapped at the top of the caliper? Just like a car? If the bleeder is at the bottom you cannot bleed the air out of the system??
I have both brakes one hydro and one cable each on a different Baja and it’s easier it replace the cables and parts on the cable because you can go to any bike shop and get the parts. Replacing the parts for the hydro brakes is harder because I have to order them online and wait for them to come in, which means it’s out of service till the parts come in.
Yeah but I'm stocked up
Elite Rc you wouldn’t by any chance know where I can get parts for the gtb brakes. I need a few parts urgently
Elite, great video. Just a heads up, if you have any issus with not getting all the air out of the system you could swap the calipers so that the bleeders are in the most upright position. Are you pretty happy with this set up?
I have no problem with getting the air out of the system and it stops on the dime especially with a strong servo!
@@jonesq26 right on, thank you for confirming. I just picked up a truck, and am looking into getting the hydraulic brakes.
Just curious why your not using the rear brake in conjunction with the front?
My rear brakes are always set regular just in case I get a leak in the hydraulic lines i still have rear brakes
@@jonesq26 do you have it adjusted so that all 3 brakes engage when applied or is the rear just there for emergency? I just installed these same brakes but im finding my stock servo isnt gonna cut it.
All three apply and your going to need a strong servo
The calipers on your baja are upside down. The drain for all calipers are supposed to be facing up to get rid of the air.
this specific kit likes the feed line in the top position, i have it myself and works better on that position. i notice the lines dont bend too much on top, and seems to be more protected.
I run mine like that so my fluid lines are more towards the top of the caliper and not at the bottom of the caliper because the lower the lines the easier it is to damage the line so that lessons the repairs and they work just fine and when I bleed my lines to get rid of the air all of the fluid runs out of the bottom instead of the top and flowing everywhere, thanks for the comment!
Where can I find the brake line
You have to go and hunt it down on ebay
What fluid did you use?
stp heavy duty brake fluid dot 3
ok i just followed your instructions on the gtb brakes and no matter what the brakes are locked at all times. even if i disengage the brakes they are still locked... what am i doing wrong
Do you have the spring with the lock collar on the end of the rod coming out of the master cylinder it does not come with the kit
my setup looks exactly as you show on your kit. the spring is behind the servo arm followed by the lock collar @@jonesq26
Hi,
Do you know what’s the weight of each caliper?
Best regards
If I did not have them installed right now I would weigh them for you but the car is ready to go right now in the future when I take them off I will let you know the information that you seek!
Ok, I can wait.
Thank you!!!!
Those parts are very very trick but I have to think the first time you jump and nose down and hit the front part of the arm that oil line is going to split? And then u won’t have breaks either side... why not put the line somewhere else (maybe no where else to put it?) or maybe they can make a steel wired line like normal motocross cables.. either way would be better then the tube like material they use that runs across the front of the arms which I’ve seen get normal running damage.
That's why you leave the rear brakes connected also!
For the next time is better to swap calipers to get the bleed port up to make easily bleeding process
The best way to bleed ur brakes is to turn the brakes up side down so ur bleeder is on the top then bleed the brakes it will get rid of all the air
Not to sound like some kinda smart ass but can’t you just place the bleeders facing upwards? Like on a regular hydraulic brake system. It would be easier for the calipers to fill up with mostly fluid and allows the air to escape without the mess.
Elite what's civics you told me to study it
Just save good videos that might help you to your favorites and refer back to the video when you need to!
@@jonesq26 sorry I don't understand what u mean by other videos and refer to it
Where are u from?
St. Louis MO
I bought the same kit for my baja 5t and it didn't come with any installation instructions
Yep you are going to have to wing it and check out how I got it set up
IMPORTANT; Dont use automotive brake fluid if you can avoid it. Sure, it works however it also highly corrosive to these sensitive brakes. They will break down seals, orings and all the rubber/plastic pieces that are used in the system over time. They sell hydraulic fluid made by the RC conpany FG. Use this stuff instead. Trust me, i found this out the hard way. Check out the links.Specially made for hydraulic brakes in RC cars.
www.davesmotors.com/fg-09540-32-hydraulic-oil.html
Or
www.davesmotors.com/fg-09538-32-hydraulic-oil_50ml.html
Thanks for the info I'm going to have to check that out!