How to Bleed Motorcycle Brakes on a Honda CBR 600 RR | Partzilla.com
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Learn how to bleed the front and rear brakes on a Honda CBR 600RR motorcycle. We’ll bleed the rear brake lines, refill the reservoir, bleed both the left and right front brake lines, and refill both reservoirs. We will also show you how to do a manual and vacuum pump brake bleed.
A leak in in your brake system could be the result of a bad seal. See how to rebuild the rear caliper on your CBR here:
• Rear Brake Caliper Reb...
CBR front caliper rebuild:
• Front Brake Caliper Re...
Read how to do this job step by step: www.partzilla.com/blog/honda/...
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS:
Manual Rear Brake Flush - 2:27
Vacuum Rear Brake Flush - 3:16
Set Brake Fluid Level - 4:52
Manual Front Brake Flush - 6:30
Vacuum Front Brake flush - 7:57
Set Brake Fluid Level - 9:50
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In the video we’re working with a 2008 Honda CBR600RR, but you will have similar steps for your Honda motorcycle. If you’re not sure whether these steps apply to your motorcycle, leave a comment and we’ll get back to you.
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just got my first bike,and already saved 400$ doing what you teach us to do. Thank you Tom. much love
I seriously love this guy. He shows what needs to get the job done fast and straight forward!
Thanks for the compliment, Adrian. We appreciate you watching the videos.
Great video! This makes the job much more confidence inspiring. Thank you!
Yesterday changed I a brake fluid on my CBR 600RR 2015, literally after watching your video 2 times. Saved some money, and so happy knowing it's so easy. Thank you. Your videos are super helpful.
Glad it helped
Nice. Can't wait to order some parts from you guys.
really great video and very informative! thank you! - - - what would i need to do differently if i wanted to change the brake fluid reservoir??
just showing some love from Portugal, Great Videos
Awesome videos my bro, anything on hydro clutch line upgrade & install including new fluids?? LMK, appreciated FAM
This guys seriously good and simple, could you do some cbf 1000? Thanks
Thanks mate very simple explanation and it sorted my brakes right out
Thanks. I have a cbr954rr and the PO put bar risers on and steel braided lines. However, the bars he put on hit the plastics, so I went with some aftermarket clip-on bars (Driven) and they fit wonderfully, but now the bolt and banjos hit the plastic on the instrument panel when you turn the bars all the way to the left. I will have to move them down and around past a bumper on the master cyl. up top. so that the lines and the banjo doesn't hit the instrument panel or the plastics behind the head light. It's a pain getting this jigsaw puzzle for the new clip-ons to work.
I bled the front brakes on my cbr f4i. I had a weird feeling lever so i popped the brake lever bolt on the master cylinder and i probably let out the air bubble, but inadvertently i pressed the lever and introduced air into the system. i tightened the bolt again and had to just bleed the calipers. With a 1/4 IN vinyl clear hose into gatorade bottle and a 8mm spanner.. pumped up the brakes a bit, held lever, released the bleeder... tighten bleeder rinse and repeat until i had decent lever.. I didnt see much bubbles come out the first few times, but i kept adding fluid and got a decent lever. I zip tied the lever when it was soft overnight to let the air seep out. Youd be surprised how much fluid came out. I topped the master cyl off before I left it, and it was nearly dry in the morning. But the lever was very firm. I am still yet to overnight bleed my right front caliper the same way, as my brakes are already much better, Probably 50% increase in braking force. FYI i bled my brakes before doing this a few months ago and NO bubbles came out, so that was the reason for my initial master cyl bleed by braking the bolt.. IK this is a book but maybe it will help. :)
Definitely true about the brake fluid and paint not liking each other lol. My 05 600rr has the old style brake fluid reservoir, the crap kind with the plate and 2 screws instead of the cap and its practically impossible to take off with spilling it everywhere. The upper right side fairing looks like hell now from brake fluid getting on it
Good job sr thank you...
Sir you saved my life my brake wasn’t getting enough pressure, took the cylinder off rebuild it, bleed the lines and boom! Brakes are back
So, you saved your life! Well done. Glad we could help.
I know this video is very old but just wanted to express my gratitude for taking the time to make such a clear and concise video! I just purchased a 2008 Cbr600rr and the front brakes had so much air in the lines the lever would literally touch the bar they were useless but using this video made them factory Tokico’s nice and snappy again! Thanks so much!!🤘
Glad it helped!
love this video
Great tutorial, thanks!
You're very welcome, Simon. Glad you found it useful.
awesome tutorials! got me subscribin
Great! Thanks for watching!
Nice video.thanks.
Ive always wanted Tom Arnold to teach me how to work on my bike
haha! Maybe next we'll get Roseanne to come shoot some CBR videos for us.
Thanks dude
Can you teach us to do reverse bleeding in abs equipped motorcycles, if it can be done.
Hey guys, I cannot find that mini fluid evacuator on your website. I even typed in the part # you listed but to no avail.
this is an old video, so I dont expect a response, but I just rebuilt the same exact caliper and master, per your other videos, and the rear brake refuses to bleed. When I press the brake, the fluid is being pushed back into the reservoir. I have made sure there are no blockages in the lines or bolts. any ideas on what's stopping the rear from getting pressure? I did my front brakes no problem, but these rears always are a pain, I usually have to end up taking them to a shop to get them to work.
What about the valve nipple by the master cylinder?
hello sir tomorrow is my first time doing this to my 600rr 2004 i don’t have a problem doing the front brake but the rear i can’t find wear to put the break oil after bleeding it as i don’t have this small box that u have i have it only on the front any help please ?! thanks .
i have a few questions i need answered for clarification - how many times do i need to pump before using the vacuum system? can i just use the vacuum system without doing it manually? should i bleed all the fluid out before adding new fluid? and how many times do i need to add fluid until flushing is done?
5:50 well explain why.... it bc witht he air tight vacuum it gets pulled in and expands [imo to likely take up space to keep the fluid from sloshing around]
I swapped out my calipers and now I can't build up enough pressure manually or with a pump to bleed or get the brakes to engage. I can't start my bike right now, is that a factor?
How much brake fluid does the entire brake system on that bike have? The bottle of fluid you have is pretty small. Could you change it all with that?
Hello John, I was wondering what the top bleeder valve was on the top of the master cylinder on a 2009 CBR 600rr ABS. Is the procedure different? Great video's...immensely helpful!!
Most master cylinders have a bleed valve in case air gets stuck in the plunger.
Where did you find the perfect size tubing for this?
I want more videos like these where my bike starring is :)
She's a beaut isn't she, Turbo! You're in luck, we may be putting the CBR in the spotlight one more time to do a spark plug video.
Partzilla please do a spark plug video I have the same bike
Thank u very much!
I loved your videos!
I have an cbr600rr ra ABSfrom 2011,I would like to know if I can do the same in my bike??
Thank you so much for your videos.
Yes you can!
Thank u !
Is there importance in selecting which caliper to bleed first on the front? Left or right?
Wish you would do a video on how to fix a Honda Recon 250 Rear Brake foot Pedal that's frozen up
We haven't had a Recon in awhile, but we'll add it to the suggestion list!
7:30 so honestly in all true and reality, is that dark enough that it actually needs to be replaced, or is that acceptable for a while till it gets darker. bc that still pretty clear, just with brownish tint.. it'd be good to see what a color is that really is about the threshhold for acceptable still and necessary to change.
Hello Partzilla Team!
Awesome job you guys do!
Priceless!
But regarding this video, when bleeding the front brake, shouldn’t we start first with the calliper more distant from the master cylinder?
Keep on the good work!
Not sure why that would matter. It's never come up.
Partzilla
Partzilla
Starting with the most distant calliper will prevent undesired air to get stuck between the lines because you started with the end of the line.
I use the same principle for cars.
How do you proceed with bikes that have a bleed plug right before the master cylinder?
But please, I’m just an enthusiast!
Thanks!
Awesome video John! Thank you so much. I have a 2009 CBR600RR ABS model. I’m ok to follow the same process in this video, right? I bought myself a mini vacuum which will help. Very good tip! 👌
Same process for ABS models
@@itsmrmoe9 thanks a lot! I would have thought it's more complex with the ABS but great to know I can follow the exact same steps. Thank you, much appreciated!
can you make a DIY coolant flush video for 08 cbr600rr
It's on the suggestion list, we'll try to get it done!
I'm way late to the party, but I'd love a coolant flush tutorial from you guys! keep up the great work, I appreciate it.
So the same procedure for cbr250?
What size hose is that?
What is the tube diameter for sliding over the bleeder screws?
Will a fluid evacuater work with speed bleeders?
1/4" hose. Shouldn't be a problem using a fluid evacuate on speed bleeders. The speed bleeder just has a one way ball/spring valve in it.
Thanks for this! One question - for some reason once I’ve done this process. The pistons are not engaging. Meaning the brake lever is always all the way touching the throttle. Any thoughts? Bad calliper? Bad pistons?
Hi did you ever find out about the engaging issue because I’m having the same problem.
What if we add two different company or dot fluid in the lines ( what if all the lines disassembled and then again filled up?
Wait...what? You can use two different brands, as long as it's the same DOT number. It's not recommended to use two different DOT numbers mixed.
Should I buy 2 bottles or just 1? 500ml each bottle
What happens if you DO let the front brake or rear break go (like by mistake) before you close the valve?
John,
Applying the brake pressurizes the line. If you release the brake before you close the valve, you will likely let air in the system. You will just have to keep going with the bleeding process, it will just take a few extra pumps and bleeds. No big deal.
every 4~5 days my 07 cbr600 front brake becomes noticeable spongy from a really strong feel after a good bleeding with air bubbles coming front the upper bleeding port near the reservoir, yes, every 4~5 days, no leaking is identified. this is a big mystery for me. anybody could give me any hint? thank you very much!
you should tell us what things to grab too. i think all how-to videos should have a beginning showing/suggesting which tools and sizes will be needed to accomplish task.
** of course i wrote this comment too soon
Like this?
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I have an issue with the non chain side chain adjuster coming loose, it’s under little pressure as no chain that side. Anything I can do to fix?
Tighten the locking nut more? or use some low grade loctite to hold it.
John - i have a question thats only semi related. The rear brakes on my motorcycle don't work at all. No pressure when I hit the rear brake peg. Should I start by bleeding the brakes?
Yes, start with that. If you get no pressure, try replacing all fluid in the lines.
I suck out the dirty brake fluid with a syringe and wipe out the reservoir. So about half the fluid is clean
Is there an order in which you bleed to front callipers?
Generally right side, then left.
How wide is that tubing if i were to get it at the hardware store?
Generally, 1/4" tubing will work.
Could you do this for the ABS version of the CBR 600/1000.
We will add it to the to-do list!
2 years are up now, do you have a video?
I have a brake hand pump can i use that as well?
Yes, the manual pumps work well.
My body dropped my bike and the brake lever on the rear set (right side) is bent. How do I get the brake lever out ?
Remove the rearset and disconnect the lever from the backside.
What psi did you have the regulator on the air compressor set at?
It's specifically made for bleeding brakes, it isn't adjustable.
90-120 psi usually. That's what my Pittsburgh one is instructed to be set at.
Thanks for uploading these videos. By far the best tutorials I've watched and has helped me heaps on my 07 cbr600rr.
I wanted to ask in this video, when you bleed the 2nd front caliper, did you still need to pump the brake lever to pump fluid out if you dont have the vacuum?
Thanks :-)
Yes, without the vacuum the brake lever is the only way to push the fluid.
I have a Honda CBR 250 R I change brake fluid front No problem when I change Rear There come air in the system I try anything can't get the air out what I Do Best Regards
Keep bleeding!
Is the mini fluid Evacuator connected to a standard air compressor? What size air compressor are you using?
Any air compressor will do.
Partzilla thanks mate love your work👍
if you bleed the break do you need to replace the break pad?
You can bleed the brakes and not have to change the pads.
3:30 instead of stopping why not just keep adding until runs clear with the vaccum?
you will draw air into the break line
Why didn't he have to pump the brake handle for the other caliper on the left side?
What could be the issue if my rear brakes are not pumping? I just rebuilt the master cylinder so trying to diagnose the issue.
Thank you
You most likely have air in the cylinder still. It can be a pain to get out. Keep bleeding.
I ran into this problem today. Keep going, it'll eventually make its way out. I alternated between all 3 bleed points until I started seeing fluid, then bled each point completely until firm.
What do you do if you get air in the system?
Do you know how the air got in the system? You'll want to fix that first, then bleed the air out.
Would this work on a 2002 f4i?
Same premise, yes.
Bro you should know when doing front brakes u start at farthest caliper!!!!
I am owner of a Ducati Monster 821. Since new the bike has had issues with the rear break. It started when I tried to break and push the pedal all the way but the bike didn't stop. Then the bike was flushed and the breaks were blocked... the tire didn't move!!! I visited the dealer and they change the calipper and the break pump. It worked well for a while but now the bike does not break again. I want to flush the rear brake again but I am afraid the break gets blocked again. Are there any way to identify if some air is getting into the system or any tip to solve this issue? How can I know when the flush has been enough and avoid too much pression in the pump (I am not a mecanic and I don´t even know if my guessing is correct). Thanks.
I'm assuming it's not under warranty anymore? Confirm you aren't getting air in the lines. crush washers are good on the banjo bolts. Have them test the pump. You should have a parts warranty, if you bought those parts and they failed again, they should be replaced.
Partzilla Thanks a lot for your response. Although the calipper and the break pump was changed by warranty, the bike still has issues. Ducati sent a newsletter to the dealer asking to perform a “gravity flush /bleeding”. They have to remove the exhaust and the calipper to bleed the calipper from above... I don’t know why they simply bleed the bike as you do in the video. The bike has brembo brakes. I don’t believe they need any special technic to bleed the bike. :( Thanks Partzilla.
I have a CBR600rr and I have a problem with the front brakes which is that the front wheel if you roll it does not rotate continuously, it stops immediately, as if you press the brakes lightly
check fluid level and bleed your brakes.
I was wondering how to do a coolant flush on 08 cbr600rr?
Hi David! We'll add it to the list of repair suggestions. You are the second person who has asked for a CBR coolant flush, so we'll likely end up getting this one recorded for you. Thanks for the feedback!
Partzilla thank you I appreciate it
so there's 3 places where you need to drain/refill the brake fluid
There's 3 bleed points, 2 reservoirs, 2 master cylinders.
5:25 and then guess what, causing leaks
"Wuter"
so when is it that owners are dgetting into questionable territory with preventative maintenance, being as some say "if aint broke, dont fix it and actually causing problems, opposed to really doing something good.
That falls under learning and understanding when you need to do maintenance rather than just waiting for catastrophe
Why didn't he have to pump the brake handle for the other caliper on the left side?