How to Change Your Motorcycle Rear Brake Fluid
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- čas přidán 18. 11. 2017
- Following up on my previous tutorial on how to change out the front brake fluid, I will be talking you through a step-by-step method on how to quickly change out the brake fluid oil of the rear reservoir using a syringe and the Motion Pro's Mini Brake Bleeder tool.
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Products Shown/Used for fast brake jobs:
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Motion Pro 08-0482 8mm Mini Bleeder - amzn.to/3gEfiai
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Also if you don't have his fancy device to restrict air from going back into the brake system just hang your hose with a high arc. This will keep some of old brake fluid in the line near the caliper and prevent air in your hose near it.
Some people well said but you well done.
Thanks man
Yo man, I just picked up a 05 gsxr 600. Im watching all yours vids. Consider me subbed
drae deaken- awesome bro, welcome aboard and thanks for subscribing. You picked a great bike. I pretty much have videos for most of the maintaining you will be performing throughout your love affaire.. and if I don't, just hit me up.. I'm always happy to share information.
Thank u
Take the fluid container off and zippty it to the outside of the frame. No fancy tools needed.
I changed fluid and cleaned calipers. Brakes felt great for a couple days then went soft again. Bled them again and felt good again for a few days then went soft again.
Any recommends?
Not all brakes stay super firm , but only u know your bike and how it should be. So that said it could be a couple of things..
1. it may be time to rebuild the caliper. Warn seals and or rings inside and out will build up good pressure but eventually release it .. like a slow leaking tire.
2. Check your break line and fittings to insure you have no leaks or pin holes.
3. Are you using the correct dot fluid?
4. Brake Master seals or rings may need replacing..
Thank you for the video. What should I type in the name of the 8mm tool? I want to buy it?
What up brother , i have posted that information in the descriptions just for you but will also provide here. I'm including a few other tools that make performing your own brake service fast and easy. These are all tools that I have and use often as you will to if your just getting into working on your own bike. Happy wrenching and don't forget to subscribe .. Tons more information in my video arsenal that can be applied to any bike.
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Products Shown/Used for fast brake jobs:
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Motion Pro 08-0482 8mm Mini Bleeder - amzn.to/3gEfiai
Motion Pro Fork Oil Level Gauge Suspension Motorcycle Tool -
amzn.to/3gAJ9k1
Caliper Piston Spreader Tool - amzn.to/3cqmnrO
@@TheChemistDIY Ha ha ha ha. I'm sorry I didn't see you because I was so into the important work behind you! But thank you so much for reconnecting me like this! I know your home country is suffering from corona nutrition all over the world. Take care of your health. I live in Korea and I'm
I’m having the same issue braking issue with my fz6 did this fix it or did you have to rebuild master cyclinder
Youre going to want to do a full break service.. fresh break fluid, clean and grease the caliper piston.. that should eliminate the bright drag.
How long you need the pumping process if you are putting brake fluid on an empty system?
There is no set number for that. Just until the line is free from air and you have solid pressure when pressing on the peddle.
I did this and the pressure was so much it would push the 8mm bolt off a lil and just squirt everywhere each time. I got barely anything down the tube and into the bottle
Bet that was a mess. How much did you loosen the 8 mm bolt, you're only supposed to crack it a hair to release the fluid.
Did changing the fluid fix the rear brake issue?
Like a charm, i also recommend taking off the rear brake and cleaning the caliper pistons with a toothbrush and some simple green and re-lubricating with some high temp grease if your experiencing issues with sticking. The combination of both should restore your brake performance.
@@TheChemistDIY what if you have a rear drum brake I have a honda shadow rear drum brake and this might be a dumb question, but I don't understand how that works compared to my front with the caliper set up.
@@andreoduwole1618 rear drum brakes operate the same as older classic car drum brakes. If you do a search on that you'll understand the operation of how they work. Its basically two C like brake pads pushing against the housing wall to slow you down.. There not as efficient as say caliper or a disk brake systems and dont work worth a shit if you get water in them. I have a female friend who has an older bike with rear drum brakes and even she claims it's not a good setup for motorcycles as it doesnt slow you down fast enough.
Question I need to replace the rear cylinder do I need to bleed the brake fluid to do that?
If you're speaking of removing the caliper and breaking it down then yes. You're going to have a mess everywhere if you don't remove the brake fluid first..
@@TheChemistDIY no just the little bottle looking thing is think is called the cylinder I bought one but have to replace It idk if I have to drain the brake fluid to do so? The one my bike has right now has no pressure when I press the rear brake pedal.
@@22yasmani @ 1:56 ?!?! Is that what your refuting to?
If so this is called the Bleeder Valve or some call it a nipple which is used to release the break fluid.
You need to replace this is what your saying.. if so then yes you're going to need to drain the reservoir so you don't get brake fluid all over the place when replacing. It may be a little more work and a few extra bucks in break fluid but the job will be less messy and less chance of getting fluid on the break pads which will cause you not to stop if you do.
I'm trying today onm my Ducati
Piece of cake brother, you got this.
The reservoir is empty in my bike. Why?
Hole or leakage would be the obvious answer brother. They just dont drain themselves. The question is are you still riding it because that would be all bad for your health.
Without more information i cant help ya bro. Details are everything. For all we know your ex-girlfriend could have suck out the fluid from the Reservoir because you pissed her off..lol, in that case park your bike in the garage at night under camera.. lol
Sorry brother feeling funny right now.
Gr8 vid but would be greater without music or lower volume music
You may as well of cleaned the brakes too.
What if pressure wont build with a new master cylinder
This could be a couple of things. For one just because its new doesn't mean it works (product defects).
2. You could have a break in the line or the fitting ends causing pressure to escape.
3. The caliper seals are done and the calipers need to be rebuilt.
Remember its a pressurized system that only involves 3 parts. If one is faulty the whole system fails.
Hahaha...you said do do
discovered 4 different ways as how not to do a rear brake fluid flush
Honda places their rear brake reservoir in the dumbest place. You have to remove the reservoir bolt to access the top reservoir tank screws. It's literally a two man job as you don't want to reservoir just hanging there.
You would think engineers would be a little more thoughtful in the placement of item's that need servicing or frequent access to.
"Hey Stay,.. yes Gary, why dont we put the gas tank filler opening behind the headers... sounds logical to me Stan.., it will make the bike that much more aerodynamic..".. ha' lol!
not oil is brake fluid
do not use philips head screwdriver on japanese bike (honda etc), but instead use JAPANESE ones, philips head will kill your screws. what is this crazy 'music'?. It's brake fluid, not oil.
I stopped watching because you kept calling it oil.
Its called a general use term brother (without detail).. Sorry to hear that this small detail stopped you from educating yourself. Thanks for commenting
@@TheChemistDIY I worked at a parts store while going to mechanic school. Was ASE certified mechanic and parts. I have changed careers since but I have never heard anyone refer to brake fluid as oil. Oil is a term for something that reduces friction and heat. Thats like saying power steering oil or cooling oil or AC oil. You can't just say oil.
I don't even know why your video popped up on my feed and why I watched the beginning part.
I guess comments on your video is better than nothing.
@@TheChemistDIY also as someone else mentioned, stop being lazy and just unbolt the reservoir from the frame to gain access.
No need for a special tool to connect to the bleeder valve. No need for a check valve. Just a regular wrench and a clear vinyl tube.
@@DonTHEhandsome1 LMAO - "someone else mentioned, stop being lazy and just unbolt the reservoir from the frame to gain access. " I love ignorant comments like that.. This comment probably comes from a guy who would remove the entire engine from a car just to get into the tight quarters of the engine and fan to remove a serpentine belt.. haha.
Yes we all know good and well that there are many ways to perform an operation...(tools & hacks)
"No need for a special tool to connect to the bleeder valve. No need for a check valve. Just a regular wrench and a clear vinyl tube".. Umm yes I do believe I stated this at the .30 mark.. wait.. let me correct myself .. 0.30 second mark..lol
But what I'm truly waiting for is the blast from you about me saying nipple and not calling the bleeder valve by its correct name..
Hey brother, thanks for the laughs, it was great chatting with you.. truly .. thanks for the comments
@@TheChemistDIY keep spreading bad advice to tell people to buy unneeded tools. Maybe if you did hundreds of brake jobs a month for a living specialized tools would be worth it. But for the average joe just trying to learn how to do a simple job, those who would watch this, then recommending unneeded tools is dumb.
A valve is a mechanism that controls flow. The bleeder valve on your caliper works the same way the valve works on your water hose. Just because I used a term correctly still doesnt make brake fluid into an oil.