NOTE: when you press the brake lever to pressurize the system before cracking open the bold be aware that aggressive pressing on the lever might cause brake fluid to splash out of the open brake fluid reservoir!
thank you Ari for the video .... and guys with c abs systems for example cbr 250r abs start from the middle break blead bolt on the front break caliper and the reservoir tank for it is the rear . so start bleeding the front middle bolt on the front caliper cause the c abs system is only active using the rear break and front middle piston gets pumped so pump the rear break to bleed the c abs system while the calipers are on the discs . fill the rear reservoir and right after that bleed the rear breaks . note in c abs cbr 250r rear caliper and front middle piston on front caliper are linked with rear break leaver and share the same reservoir tank. So start from that or else you will have spongy break leaver feel finally bleed the front break .... this is a little complex but once you do it , your bike breaks will feel so good also always clean caliper piston with mild soap and water . And remove ,clean and grease leavers. so hope i helped you guys
+Miika Venäläinen yes soap and water and a tooth brush , clean all the dust and crap out ... and he never covered cleaning the slide pins of all the rust and crud lock them in a drill and spin it with fine 400 paper , or any brake lube on them pins .. cleaning every year even with out new pads is a must ..and he did not cover if the fluid is ok to pump up the brakes to move the pads out on to the rotors ... very poor video
+Roy Rodriguez This is intended as a quick how-to for routine maintenance by DIY-inclinded riders. Not a full-on course to make you a certified tech. If the guy watching this video has no clue at all about those things, he's better to go to a proper mechanic for maintenance in the first place.
+Solid_Koolaid... he does say ''OVERHAUL '' and really do you need a tec to use a tooth brush and soapy water , he does replace the pads so, since the caliper is out in your hand and the pads out and before you return the pistons inside , one would want to clean all the road crap off ...OK[ i know water is short in calif and he might get arrested , but maybe inside no water police would see him ] , would you not clean it , and since the pins are out clean the pins and lube them , he says change the fluid ok great but your not up to a tooth brush and cleaning .. ??? or some steel wool on the pins .. but it is calif ..
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+Roy Rodriguez You're right! The more brake pistons you have the more important it is to keep them cleaned to obtain good and even braking pressure. For this BMW with only one rotor and 2 pistons it's not as important as for sportbikes witn 2 rotors and 4 pistons. Having friction differences between pistons significantly decreases brake feel and intial bite.
they way I bleed my brakes or change the fluid is by making sure the bleed tube is submerged in brake fluid in a small Gatorade bottle, then I open the bleeder screw and just keep pumping the brake. once there is no more air and dirty fluid coming out I close the bleeder. is that a good way to do it too???
What about if you have ABS? Is it exactly the same process, is there a video for it or can I suggest it? For reference, I have a Kawasaki Vulcan 650 2017, there's nothing wrong with it, it's brand new, but I'd like to know for future reference. Thank you and thanks for all the great videos so far!
Can you guys do a how to with linked abs braking systems. For example, the Yamaha Super Tenere. Otherwise just a standard hydraulic abs system. Just wondering how different the process is.
Are there any special instructions for bleeding brakes on bikes, like my Victory Vision, that have linked braking systems? Great video by the way! I subscribed.
+jusperknusper That´s a good question and you guessed it right. I´ve figured it out the hard way when I had a rose rupture and air got into the system of my BMW F800GS
I've got a new bike recently... which is about 20 days old...today when i applied my front disc brake the sond like "zzzzzz" is coming.....is this quite normal for bikes?.....plz HELP!!!
If you get air in the ABS pump, then you will need to pressure bleed it, or trip the pump to get the air out. In some cars you can flick the ignition on with your foot on the brake to do this - check your workshop manual, they may have an easy way.
Don't use a vernier unless stepped, all you would be doing is measuring the outside of the disk that has no wear... Cheap tool for bleeding brakes, clear piece of pipe like in vid.. bolt stuck in the end to seal it.. slice a 10-15mm about 1/2 in cut with razor blade.. then the pipe should squirt fluid out and reseal when pressure has dropped... MUCH CHEAPER..
+lmfreitasplay make sure pads are all way against the rotor , by cleaning the pins and crud with soap and water and tooth brush , also old pads and slide in the pins ... harbor tools has a brake vac brake kit .. sucks the fluid down with any air
+lmfreitasplay You need to bleed the air out of the system. If your bike doesn´t have ABS you can see my video that teaches how to do it. It´s in portuguese :) A chance to learn two things :) (including a new language). Just kidding, the images are self explanatory and I´ll be glad to give you some hints.
Your videos are really good - short and no fluff, just solid info. Thanks for making these, I'm learning a ton!
NOTE: when you press the brake lever to pressurize the system before cracking open the bold be aware that aggressive pressing on the lever might cause brake fluid to splash out of the open brake fluid reservoir!
also most radial mounted mc have bleeder valves up at the lever, bleed that last
THANK YOU! Braking issues solved.
thank you Ari for the video ....
and guys with c abs systems for example cbr 250r abs
start from the
middle break blead bolt on the front break caliper and the reservoir tank for it is the rear . so start bleeding the front middle bolt on the front caliper cause the c abs system is only active using the rear break and front middle piston gets pumped so pump the rear break to bleed the c abs system while the calipers are on the discs . fill the rear reservoir and right after that bleed the rear breaks .
note in c abs cbr 250r rear caliper and front middle piston on front caliper are linked with rear break leaver and share the same reservoir tank. So start from that or else you will have spongy break leaver feel
finally bleed the front break .... this is a little complex but once you do it , your bike breaks will feel so good also always clean caliper piston with mild soap and water . And remove ,clean and grease leavers.
so hope i helped you guys
Very great videos ! A short format with a lot of information ! Keep up the good work !!
Greetings from France !
Well done! I like the tool you mentioned to make the brake fluid change that much easier. It's on my shopping list!
Could you do a video around major service on a sports bike? Valve clearance etc? Monty
what about cleaning the brake pistons? that is important too
+Miika Venäläinen yes soap and water and a tooth brush , clean all the dust and crap out ... and he never covered cleaning the slide pins of all the rust and crud lock them in a drill and spin it with fine 400 paper , or any brake lube on them pins .. cleaning every year even with out new pads is a must ..and he did not cover if the fluid is ok to pump up the brakes to move the pads out on to the rotors ... very poor video
+Roy Rodriguez This is intended as a quick how-to for routine maintenance by DIY-inclinded riders. Not a full-on course to make you a certified tech. If the guy watching this video has no clue at all about those things, he's better to go to a proper mechanic for maintenance in the first place.
+Solid_Koolaid... he does say ''OVERHAUL '' and really do you need a tec to use a tooth brush and soapy water , he does replace the pads so, since the caliper is out in your hand and the pads out and before you return the pistons inside , one would want to clean all the road crap off ...OK[ i know water is short in calif and he might get arrested , but maybe inside no water police would see him ] , would you not clean it , and since the pins are out clean the pins and lube them , he says change the fluid ok great but your not up to a tooth brush and cleaning .. ??? or some steel wool on the pins .. but it is calif ..
+Roy Rodriguez You're right! The more brake pistons you have the more important it is to keep them cleaned to obtain good and even braking pressure. For this BMW with only one rotor and 2 pistons it's not as important as for sportbikes witn 2 rotors and 4 pistons. Having friction differences between pistons significantly decreases brake feel and intial bite.
clean before pushing back in
Thanks bro. Look super easy. So with the hydraulic brake, we don't need to adjust the split between brake pad & brake disk, do we?
Since replacing the pads on my MT07 only one of the front rotors is getting warm. How can I fix the brake that isn't touching the rotor?
they way I bleed my brakes or change the fluid is by making sure the bleed tube is submerged in brake fluid in a small Gatorade bottle, then I open the bleeder screw and just keep pumping the brake. once there is no more air and dirty fluid coming out I close the bleeder. is that a good way to do it too???
or use speed bleeders
If it works and you're happy with the results, then sure
Nice video but one question. Why during pad replacement you do not clean brake cylinders?
Would be great to see your episode time go up by a minute or so.. I've watched them all and I'm gonna buy a bike next year
Looks like an R100. Good choice on those EBC pads. I use those and they are great!
+Ari Henning bitchin'
+TuckerNuts I use Ferodo pads on my R100. The EBC ones were a bit shit.
Isn't it typical to use Loctite 243 (Blue) for the caliper bolts prior to torquing them back to the owners manual specs ?
What about if you have ABS? Is it exactly the same process, is there a video for it or can I suggest it?
For reference, I have a Kawasaki Vulcan 650 2017, there's nothing wrong with it, it's brand new, but I'd like to know for future reference. Thank you and thanks for all the great videos so far!
Do you need to change the brake pads in a bike that is been used once in a year for the past 7-8 years ?
I love these videos. Keep it up!
Can you guys do a how to with linked abs braking systems. For example, the Yamaha Super Tenere. Otherwise just a standard hydraulic abs system. Just wondering how different the process is.
Are there any special instructions for bleeding brakes on bikes, like my Victory Vision, that have linked braking systems? Great video by the way! I subscribed.
what happens to the hoses if u remove all the brake fluid from the system and don't add fresh one ??
brother , how to install abs in non abs bikes .
Gave you a like for the brake bleeding tool. I will add that to my collection. :)
if we dont have a disc brake how can we change? is there any video for that? thanks
same process if its hydraulic
Thank you
Good job ! Thanks for the video. ANy tips for changing the fluids with ABS equiped bike ? What about bleeding the system with ABS ?
+Boko Moko its done the same way..
Why you no inspect and service pistons?
I'd definitely invest in a bleeder pump.. they're like 20 bucks, and they cut the job time in half, at least c:
Little bit of copper grease behind each pad won't hurt, to prevent squeaking
00:56 that makes no sense, but overall the video is very usefull
What? taking the calipers off? or changing the pads even though there was material left?
what about ABS bikes?
The only way to get air out is through computer, right?
no ferm feel @ the lever once the fluid is out and retightined the valve.
I change my brake fluid just like this , thanks now i know .
should i change it ive driven upto 1300 km
about how long in between changing your brake pads and replacing brake fluid
brake pads whenever they get low and brake fluid every second year
Don't ABS equipped bikes need to have their ABS system cycled during bleeding to dump all of the old fluid?
+jusperknusper That´s a good question and you guessed it right. I´ve figured it out the hard way when I had a rose rupture and air got into the system of my BMW F800GS
Worth mentioning that brake pad dust is carcinogenic and should be handled using gloves.
I never said I do it, I said its worth mentioning
Toti Fanara sure, wasting your time trying to defend yourself from people calling you names on the internet? great idea you have there
my second caliper has no bleeder valve. now what?
Thank you :)
recently I changed the brake fluid on my bike just like this but for some reason my brake lever do not gain pressure....help???
+lmfreitasplay You need to bleed them properly to remove airlocks. Or like Ari said, check the pads too.
+Jean-Michel Beriault thanks for the help!!
I've got a new bike recently... which is about 20 days old...today when i applied my front disc brake the sond like "zzzzzz" is coming.....is this quite normal for bikes?.....plz HELP!!!
Try spraying some brake cleaning fluid on the rotors (not callipers). That usually makes most of brake related noises disappear
how to bleed the brakes if you have abs?
Liger-Zero same way fool, abs only activates if the bike is running.
how to remove air bubbles in the abs pump then? it doesnt require bleeding process?
If you get air in the ABS pump, then you will need to pressure bleed it, or trip the pump to get the air out.
In some cars you can flick the ignition on with your foot on the brake to do this - check your workshop manual, they may have an easy way.
how to get rid of brake fluid?
no im not gonna dump it in a river
I found it thanks a million!!!!!!1
Don't use a vernier unless stepped, all you would be doing is measuring the outside of the disk that has no wear...
Cheap tool for bleeding brakes, clear piece of pipe like in vid.. bolt stuck in the end to seal it.. slice a 10-15mm about 1/2 in cut with razor blade.. then the pipe should squirt fluid out and reseal when pressure has dropped... MUCH CHEAPER..
Cool, who knew how straight forward that process was.... NOT me:-)
Nice BMW
Everytime I hear the intro song, I think of Biz Markie - Pickin Boogers
Mmm an old gs
Second
Surprised he didn't wear gloves, spraying brake cleaner on his hands
oh no im sure he will die instantly because of that xD
IMHO bad choice of motorcycle to demonstrate. Later bimmers have servo pump which make bleeding much more involved
recently I changed the brake fluid on my bike just like this but for some reason my brake lever do not gain pressure....help???
+lmfreitasplay make sure pads are all way against the rotor , by cleaning the pins and crud with soap and water and tooth brush , also old pads and slide in the pins ... harbor tools has a brake vac brake kit .. sucks the fluid down with any air
+Roy Rodriguez Thanks for helping!
+lmfreitasplay You need to bleed the air out of the system. If your bike doesn´t have ABS you can see my video that teaches how to do it. It´s in portuguese :) A chance to learn two things :) (including a new language). Just kidding, the images are self explanatory and I´ll be glad to give you some hints.