How To Test Motorcycle Brake Fluid
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
- How to test motorcycle brake fluid three different ways to know how to check if your motorcycle brake fluid has gone bad, why motorcycle brake fluid goes bad in the first place, what brake fade is, and what the consequences of bad brake fluid is for motorcycles.
We'll be going over how to test your motorcycle brake fluid by sight, by feel, and using a brake fluid tester.
I use one of these cheap ones: amzn.to/3SDENNO
Based on the article from YouMotorcycle.com: www.youmotorcycle.com/how-to-...
TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
0:31 Why does brake fluid go bad?
0:55 What happens when brake fluid goes bad?
1:17 What is brake fade?
2:00 Visual test
2:49 Feel test
3:52 Brake fluid tester
5:25 Conclusions
#motorcyclemaintenance #motorcycleservice - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Brake fluid tester here: amzn.to/3SDENNO
Honda Fury brake fluid flush here: czcams.com/video/1InnfZ5j9AU/video.html
As a beginner rider this video has been so informative. Didn’t know I was riding on bad brake fluid lol.
Thanks! This video on how to tell if your tires should be replaced might be helpful too! czcams.com/video/L_w9f_IBiWg/video.html
@@YouMotorcycle I don’t know how you read my mind but I was about to look for a video related to tires lol. Thanks for the link.
15 years around new riders :)
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A very useful video. Enjoyed. Keep going bro. Got my like.
Was gonna ask a couple things but will wait to see the next video. Hope a great summer for you !
Feel free to ask whenever you want brother. Maybe I can make sure to include the answers in the next video. Summer so far is going great, just can't believe it's already August. Hope you're making the most of it!
Great info, thanks.
thanks dude very helpful
Thanks! Glad it helped!
Another concise and informative video. Well done!
Thanks so much. Glad you liked it!
Actually a great tutorial! Nice job.
Thanks man, much appreciated. I took my time with this own because it's something I think as motorcyclists we don't share with new riders enough, we just say "Just change the oil and filter and enjoy it!" But there's more than that...
Very solid info here man. Thanks for these tips. I think my new bike needs new fluids.
Thanks brother, what's the year make model?
Very helpful, thanks!
Glad it was helpful, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment I appreciate it!
Never really knew about brake fluid or how to check it. Thanks a lot!
Happy to help! Hopefully this keeps you safe. I almost learned this lesson the hard way.
Thank you for the post
Happy to help! Thanks for your message
Thank you bro
Happy to help. If you have any questions just let me know!
Thanks!
Happy to help! Stay safe, but have fun!
Butt test did it for me. My fluid looks pretty clean due to low mileage, but its at least 3 years old. Thanks for the tip. I was considering putting it off but now I wont.
lol, i'm glad the butt test did it for you! 😂
Thank you
Happy to help. When in doubt, flush em out. Ride safe, but have fun :)
Nicely done👍🏻
Thank you very much!
Greetings really informative and easy to understand for layman like me. Good video.
Thanks man. Plenty more coming up so Subscribe, check out the old stuff, and stay tuned for new stuff!
Very useful
Thanks :)
I'm a bit late to the party but found this really helpful. Thank you.
Thank you! Glad it was useful! 👌
Thanks
Happy to help! Thanks for checking out the video and leaving a comment :)
Thanksman
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I appreciate it :)
Thx
Thanks for stopping by :)
Recently experienced rear brake lock up on a triumph t bird, luckily at low speed and a safe location. I removed the cover from the reservoir and the pressure was released. Checked the pads for wear and still tolerant. Can this problem occur from bad brake fluid? Thanks for the informative video and any advice or helpful suggestions.
Can it be caused by bad brake fluid? Yes, but it can also be caused by a LOT of things. When you took the cap off, what color was the brake fluid? when is the last time the calipers were serviced? how old are the pads?
Pee + Butt test, extremely easy to remember, thank you!
Hahaha thanks Andres.
i give myself the butt test everyday. conclusion...I need to do more squats.
😂 new years resolution
this butt parallelism 🤣. so helpful to understand
Gotta find simple universal things that everyone can understand! lol
My manual says to replace the fluid once a year. Pro racers replace every 3 months. Here in tropical weather I change every 6 months.
Steel braided lines help reduce water from sleeping through the rubber hoses, and will be a better firm feel. Good brakes save lives
Agreed. What bike are you riding?
@@YouMotorcycle 2019 Tracer 900 GT with all performance mods and upgrades. Keep it in race mode.
@@cruisingthethaiway6881 I love that motor! Fantastic motorcycles. It's on my consideration list for the 2023 season.
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Anytime you remove the diaphragm you must put a brand-new diaphragm on so after test if you're going to remove the diaphragm you might as well go ahead and replace the fluid
I just checked the service manuals for the Honda Fury and the Kawasaki Ninja 650r since I had them on hand. Neither one mention replacing the diaphragm any time it is opened. What bike are you referring to? I haven't seen that in anything made in the last twenty years.
I'm sorry if this is a dumb question but does all this apply to the back brakes too?
Hey. Not a dumb question - it depends on the bike :) Many motorcycles still have rear drum brakes, which don't use brake fluid. But if your motorcycle uses a disk brake, then yes this would apply too.
@@YouMotorcycle Thanks!
@@onoloko any time:)
So my bikes like 3 months old it has cbs and the back brake chamber started off high now its low nd the front brake bites so much when I press the back brake ( very confusing) HELP
Its 3 months old, just call the dealer and they will help! Your motorcycle shouldn't be having brake issue that soon, and it shouldn't be on you to fix it if you paid good money buying a new one.
In your situation, I wouldn't touch this myself, just so the dealer could not try to blame anything on my tampering with it. It sounds like something wasn't checked or set up correctly and they should be taking care of it for you before something bad happens.
I'm displaying these symptoms on my Rebel 500 with 68k miles, and only 1 fluid change.😮
Time for some fresh fluids!
@@YouMotorcycle Thanks!
Does having no(completely dry)brake fluid affect your shocks in your motorcycle
Directly? No not really that I can think of 🤔. But brake fluid being empty is such a red flag of extreme neglect that It's not hard to expect other areas of the motorcycle would be in bad shape too
Got instructions messed up and peed in my girlfriends butt, now I'm single again ): But at least I have a bike so I'll get a new girlfriend in no time! :D Jokes aside, really good video! Just ordered a tester myself for like 5 euro!
Did she at least tell you if your brake fluid was okay before she left you? If yes, it's not a fail! lol
Thanks Luggruff.
@@YouMotorcycle she did. It was superb :D
@@Luggruff that's a win lol
Love the butt example
LOL, gotta find examples that are easy for people to understand and remember 😂
Did he say "buns of squeel"? 🤣
In hindsight I wish I had lol
I did the pee test and I can't see anything, it's just black.
@@ZenCharlie shine a light or
open it up and look in. Sounds like it failed though
Thank you
Thanks very much Jon, glad this was helpful. Be sure to subscribe for more!
Thanks
Happy to help. Stay safe!