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  • #motorcycle #howto #brake
    My wife and I show how we performed a motorcycle front brake fluid flush (bleed your brakes) see why it needs changed every two years! This was our first time and this is how we approached it. Demonstration and instructions included. 2001 Suzuki DR650SE, can be performed on any brand or type of motorcycles you own. All our maintenance is performed on a budget.
    Always refer to the service manual if you are unsure as to how to perform the maintenance.
    Thanks for watching, see you in the next one :)
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  • @jayanthkumar7964
    @jayanthkumar7964 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Great video guys. Thanks. One good idea is to keep adding fluid and not letting the reservoir ever go empty.Totally eliminates chances of sucking in air.

    • @garryoak
      @garryoak 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If I'm only adding fluid do I need to bleed brakes?

    • @tittyrino
      @tittyrino 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Garry Oak no you don’t have to.

    • @Superimperator
      @Superimperator 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@garryoak lol, no😅 just fill up, the same way you fill up your gas tank.

  • @tafadzwagundapartner8062
    @tafadzwagundapartner8062 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    simple and straightforward thanks guys

  • @briandavid5668
    @briandavid5668 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Pumping SLOWLY is the key word, i had been pumping to quickly and it would not bleed out. thanks

    • @youngman7655
      @youngman7655 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brian David yeah same thing happened to me

    • @dontanjo9872
      @dontanjo9872 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

  • @MrCliverlong
    @MrCliverlong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very clear explanation. Thanks.

  • @CubeReviewsUK
    @CubeReviewsUK 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Tutorial, thanks!

  • @indzone12
    @indzone12 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your video was a big help for me today, thanks really enjoyed this 😊👍

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice, glad we could help 😀 have a great night and *T4W*

  • @fedora296
    @fedora296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great video thank you. team work you did it really well keep it up guys best wishes for always

  • @canadianray9677
    @canadianray9677 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid! Gonna be doing my brakes tomorrow (with your help of course!)

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Sorry, somehow we weren't notified of your comment, just noticed it today. We hope your brakes went well! *T4W*

  • @buckmajor
    @buckmajor 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dark like my one. Cool will change mind today. Thanks

  • @adventurecraig
    @adventurecraig 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the video! Off to bleed my DR's brakes. way overdue 😐

  • @Fanatiekeling747
    @Fanatiekeling747 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Makin a tutorial vid with ur girl. Thats Cute.
    And def a tut a lot of people need.

  • @arcyarcy4114
    @arcyarcy4114 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow thanks for sharing this video.. very informative.. a big help for an newbie like me.. more power..

  • @theweb1905
    @theweb1905 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    seen people use a old rag to soak the old stuff off the reservoir... they're not worried about contaminants I guess, great video thanks for sharing

    • @1balky
      @1balky 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Use a syringe to get it out, better than getting it through the system. There is easier and faster way to do this than showed in the video. But important thing is it gets the job done.

  • @neilspiers7197
    @neilspiers7197 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice easy video to follow along with thanks

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the kind comment, we appreciate it! We try to keep it simple since we don't always have all the fancy tools to perform the work :) *T4W*

  • @omarkgad
    @omarkgad 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice n clear instructions, thanks

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching, if there's something else you'd be interested in let us know :)

  • @campamitja1299
    @campamitja1299 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    very useful-thanx.

  • @Kemrer
    @Kemrer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you.
    Following.

  • @k.w.4068
    @k.w.4068 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!

  • @NoShadowOfDoubt1
    @NoShadowOfDoubt1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    nice video, probably pumping the fluid from the bottom is best after sucking all old fluid out. and that should also take car of all the air, which tends naturally to go up.

  • @beardedcatguitarplus9485
    @beardedcatguitarplus9485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, i need to change mine on my 84 virago. It has dual disks. Lol didn’t realize the fluid was out till I rolled the bike backwards off the trailer hahaha luckily the ramp was as wide as the trailer and had grip hahaha. I’ll be changing mine on my channel soon as well once it warms up here in Oregon.

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. Woah, you got lucky there lol thankfully you didn't drop it. The weather is finally in the upswing, hopefully it stays that way... tired of the snow. We'll check out your channel once or work week of over 😒

  • @krulleman
    @krulleman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice 🤙🏻

  • @daniloenriquez3233
    @daniloenriquez3233 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video and thanks...

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, hope it helped! We have picked up several used bikes now, and this is always one of the first things we do as we check over the bike, most people neglect it.

  • @mikitkharatmal5567
    @mikitkharatmal5567 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks guys

  • @kenhyzer
    @kenhyzer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video. Should flush a couple clean reservoirs worth before finishing though.

  • @oldfartuk
    @oldfartuk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    best to always use a JIS screwdriver even if you don't have a Japanese bike ..you will find it fits much better

  • @tapubratchangmai9235
    @tapubratchangmai9235 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ooo yeeaaaahhh

  • @jufrimambobo4870
    @jufrimambobo4870 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi,. you have tutorial for change brake master hidrolik and kopling hidrolik ??

  • @bernibeckmann9753
    @bernibeckmann9753 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like I'm not the only one to run the brake line outside the fork.

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, I remember noticing that when I purchased the motorcycle. We saw the right way to route it in the service manual. Good catch

  • @ch3kw4
    @ch3kw4 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need to clean inside the piston Caliper because there are some dirt inside too.

  • @EEEBA1
    @EEEBA1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sadly my bike was in a horizontal position for a few minutes and I can tell the front brake fluid in the reservoir was completely to one side. Do I need to bleed the line in case there is air in there?
    Thank you

  • @tittyrino
    @tittyrino 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A good thing to do with dirty brake fluid like that it’s just suck it all out with a syringe or any way you can and refill it with clean fluid and then start the bleeding process until clean fluid comes out of the tube.

  • @MrDjslim20
    @MrDjslim20 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When you top up with the new, do you repeat the pump, open, close procedure until the new clean fluid comes through the nipple? I'd guess you would or it wouldn't be called a flush..

    • @DonHavjuan
      @DonHavjuan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes.

    • @D3nn1s
      @D3nn1s 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Four years later...

  • @theblazzed2114
    @theblazzed2114 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That way is a bit risky to get an air in the system for me...But anyway.
    Do I need to change the rubber membrane every time I change the fluid.Thanks

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Blazzed Hi, I did this way because I knee I was going to bleed the whole system after. Only replace damaged parts otherwise that rubber seal is reusable. Hope you have a great day!

  • @ahmadizzatshahmieralhamdul4926
    @ahmadizzatshahmieralhamdul4926 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alhamdulillah :)

  • @rossino1235
    @rossino1235 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got air in the brake line how do.i flush it out

  • @hazimreitz
    @hazimreitz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It surprised me how quick it drains the reservoir as I never done a brake flush before 🤣🤣🤣 probably wasted more fluid than I should

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As long as it worked then it's another successful mission!

    • @hazimreitz
      @hazimreitz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Sum4Seb YES!! yes it is!. I was bummed that my front brake got soggy. But thanks to you I got the courage to do it :D cheers

  • @pannbanbiff
    @pannbanbiff 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Nice now my brake dosent work.....

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi, you can try describing what you're experiencing and I'll try to help you troubleshoot... probably have air in the system.

    • @rossino1235
      @rossino1235 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Sum4Seb so how do you get the air out and restore the brake been trying for hours

    • @DeShark88
      @DeShark88 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      carl rossino Unfortunately the air gets trapped as little bubbles or even dissolves into the brake fluid. The only thing to do is to keep adding fresh fluid through the system and bleeding it out from the nipple until you've completely replaced the air contaminated fluid with fresh fluid. It's a little bit like trying to rinse the soap out of a straw.

    • @JonSmith-cx7gr
      @JonSmith-cx7gr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      DeShark88 I'm always getting soap in my straws. I always felt that rinsing them out is like trying to get the air bubbles out of brake fluid in a brake hose.

  • @ADH8
    @ADH8 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you do the same on twin front brake discs on a bigger bike ?

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, same principle applies. Only thing that differs is that you want to start draining the caliper furthest away from the reservoir. You can also use whatever you have available (syringe) to suck or absorb the old brake fluid out of the reservoir. That's how I do it on my Suzuki Bandit 1250s with twin calipers on the front. Let me know if you have any questions and I'll try to answer it the best I can :) *T4W*

    • @ADH8
      @ADH8 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sum4Seb Cheer's... I'm doing this to my Suzuki Bandit 600 :)

    • @jeffreyhinman1397
      @jeffreyhinman1397 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My uncle has rode bikes for years and he taught me that. He has probably 15 bikes.

    • @ADH8
      @ADH8 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jeffrey Hinman I done it a while ago now but thanks for the tip I may do it next time :)
      Cheer's

  • @jonathanvillalba3214
    @jonathanvillalba3214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could you use a turkey baster or bladder to suck up some of the bluid from above and cut down the bleeding of the old fluid and then just put new fluid in before doing all of the aforementioned?

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, yes definitely. Good luck

  • @rockstarmaro
    @rockstarmaro 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    what i should do now

  • @thirteenbanger7861
    @thirteenbanger7861 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought you put in new fluid while draining old fluid until you see the new fluid start to bleed out then you know you have new fluid throughout the system. Cause now you have new fluid in the reservoir but old fluid in the lines

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thirteen Banger I like cleaning the reservoir first... then refill it with clean fluid. Once that's done you have to bleed the entire system and make sure the reservoir doesn't get to low so that air doesn't enter. Keep it topped up as you are pumping the fluid through the system. Once clean fluid starts coming out of the bleed screw you are done. Good luck, let me know how it goes.

  • @somethingscantbefixed5933
    @somethingscantbefixed5933 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    His voice keeps changing

  • @ianmackenzie686
    @ianmackenzie686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aren't you supposed to continue the process while topping off res until the nipple drains clear brake fluid?

    • @drdrew3
      @drdrew3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s exactly what they said to do. Because it’s redundant there didn’t demonstrate the second and third cycles it took to run clear.

  • @roogermoore1
    @roogermoore1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Why not suck the fluid from the reservoir , then fill it with clean fluid and start pumping

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hi, there is multiple ways of doing this, use whichever one you're comfortable with. This is what we prefer :) Thanks for watching.

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pretty Jane Thank you :)

  • @russellallen6828
    @russellallen6828 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Allen Russell

  • @glenmcshane3747
    @glenmcshane3747 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can see in the little window of my reservior that my fluid is dark brown. Need changing? The brakes feel excellent, but need changing?
    Nipple?! *drooling*

    • @soheilrnr
      @soheilrnr 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      well i would change it.. nothing to lose ;)

  • @kumsatx
    @kumsatx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Is this done? I think old fluid was still in hose. You should take off that before get in new one

  • @NotDolI
    @NotDolI 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After replacing the brake fluid, do not you remove the air?

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      박성민 yes that is what the bleeding process is for. Removes air and the remaining old fluid from the lines.

  • @filmfreaken
    @filmfreaken 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    if my res window is a bid cloudy, and hard to see through, can i open the res just to see the color, and close it back if its fine, without any problems to the system?

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, you can open your reservoir anytime without any problems. Just make sure you don't let any debris or contaminants in before closing it. 👍

    • @filmfreaken
      @filmfreaken 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks alot for getting back to me that quick, and thank you for this video!

    • @djlancer88
      @djlancer88 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Came across a video where the dude said you should replace the rubber diaphragm every time its removed. I did not and everything works fine still

  • @o.gsepulveda8507
    @o.gsepulveda8507 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought the dirt bike used and the brake fluid turned into. gunk how do I remove that

    • @daleorr8949
      @daleorr8949 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      O.G Sepulveda if I was doing it I would sook the gunk out the reservoir with a syringe and then fill with clean fluid and do the process shown in the video until you see the clean fluid coming through the bleed nipple make sure to just keep topping up reservoir as you do it

  • @karsniv
    @karsniv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What about the remaining old oil at inside the caliper?
    You replaced the oil only in the master cylinder reservoir. It is called partial flush, not complete flush.

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Karthick Sri Hi, call it whatever you want to call it.... that's all you're going to get if you go to a dealership for a flush and it works perfectly fine for us. Thank for watching

    • @karsniv
      @karsniv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sum4Seb , yes of course I'm also noticed that this method only following in authorized service centers too. This method will works untill caliper piston O'rings worn-out. Then we can flush contaminated oil from the caliper during O'rings replacement.

    • @bluedot4336
      @bluedot4336 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Karthick Sri you're right.....

    • @karsniv
      @karsniv 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sum4Seb , please keep on posting new videos 👍

  • @tapas1505
    @tapas1505 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am a motorcycle lover. I want a girlfriend/wife with same kind of passion/interest/hobby for me. But rarely available. 😒

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi, we hope you find a motorcycle lover someday to share it with! Yes, you are right it's a minority group in general. We are very lucky to have each other and to be able to spend time together doing what we both love, it makes it even better!

  • @caldwell5078
    @caldwell5078 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You didn't use a new diaphragm? You always use a new one when you open the master cylinder

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, no I did not. We always do a visual inspection for cracks, wear or abnormal deformation. We had a few DR's in the family now and never replaced one since they were all good. Could you point where it mentions to change the diaphragm every time you open the master cylinder in the service manual? Common sense and logical thinking tells me not to replace a good part...

  • @rockstarmaro
    @rockstarmaro 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    my oil is not dropping from the box

  • @neilhughes601
    @neilhughes601 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi stupid question, but how do you know when all the air is out?

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Neil Hughes Hi, when new fluid starts coming out. I usually open the bleeding screw 7-8 times. Make sure to pump your brake a few times before riding it. You will know instantly if there is air n the system as your lever will be very spongy. Good luck ☺

  • @rossino1235
    @rossino1235 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    my grand pop went to change the fluid and emptied it all out now we have no front brakes at all tried dozen times to get the air out but it will not work ...

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      fill the reservoir back up and repeat the procedure in the video. Make sure to keep the fluid in the reservoir topped up. You also have to make sure that the bleeding screw is closed (tightened) before letting go of the brake lever or you will suck in air. Let me know how you make out.

    • @rossino1235
      @rossino1235 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Idk I tried that way we also tried a different way to leave brake handle squeezed in over night but wasn't sure if to keep master cylinder open or not

    • @rossino1235
      @rossino1235 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      That didn't work by the way with master cylinder closed

    • @daleorr8949
      @daleorr8949 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      carl rossino it appears as though your master cylinder may be knackered if it’s not bleeding properly.

  • @Test108ryf
    @Test108ryf 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how big is the hose?

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, pretty sure I used 1/4 inch tubing.

    • @Test108ryf
      @Test108ryf 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      ok thanks

  • @aa-bc5in
    @aa-bc5in 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can use any oil or not ??
    The same oil of engine can I use it on the oil of break disk ???

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      aa 232 No. It will tell you directly on the cover which kind to use. Usually it is DOT4 brake fluid for motorcycles. Good luck.

  • @m3felonia145
    @m3felonia145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow your voice is two

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, yes two of us in the video. Check at 5:00 and it explains my wife is pumping/keeping pressure and I am opening bleeding valve. This is one of our earlier videos, we didn't have a tripod at the time either, she was filming me as I did most of the talking.

  • @anujpandey8803
    @anujpandey8803 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the size of that pipe

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, it's 1/4 inch tubing. Have a good day!

  • @user-hy9gl7wt5j
    @user-hy9gl7wt5j 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    ok

    • @talimelke7417
      @talimelke7417 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      תם88866ארףץפםוטטארקדשכעעןלףףף
      .

  • @juntjoonunya9216
    @juntjoonunya9216 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:40 whoa, what happened to your voice?

    • @Sum4Seb
      @Sum4Seb  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol my wife is filming and that was her talking for a second

  • @marklitvin9291
    @marklitvin9291 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please mention that you should add new oil on each drain otherwise it'll get bubbles in it.

    • @drdrew3
      @drdrew3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They mentioned that. Three times!