Brake Fluid Replacement: Honda Motorcycle

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7 жыл бұрын

Caution (Read below)
Learn this easy technique to bleed and flush your motorcycle brake systems as well as your hydraulic clutch systems.
* Clamping with excessive force on any high-pressure line can potentially cause damage to the structure of the hose. This typically happens with much older bikes were the brake hoses have become very stiff and dry rotted with age. It is important to NEVER clamp near any of the master cylinder or the caliper's fittings. Inspect your brake hoses first for any visual dry-rot or deterioration of the hose before attempting this method. In which case, it would be better to replace your brake lines to avoid brake component failure.
Common brake hoses consist of two separate rubber hoses. The external hose you see visually and a smaller rubber hose lined with a braided fiber. It does not take a death grip to achieve what is shown in this method. Just a SLIGHT holding pressure on the hose with a flat bill plier.
YOU CANNOT DO THIS WITH STEEL BRAIDED LINES.
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@cri8tor 2 жыл бұрын

Can't tell you how much I appreciate your tutorials and the fact that you work on older Hondas makes them that much more valuable. Cheers

@RogerDiotte 4 ай бұрын

AGREED! Long Live 83-84 SHADOWS!~

@topcutguy3248 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice. Many people are here because they are not wealthy, and would like to take care of what they can afford, affordably. a 1993 Honda Shadow has rubber lines. It's fine if YOU choose to afford steel braided brake lines, but don't criticize other people for what's in their budget. This guy is the common man's hero, for bike repair. Snobs can go elsewhere, or chill out if you stay. Thanks.

@alanroberts6312 3 жыл бұрын

follow the advice of someone who clamps high pressure brake lines? nothing to do with steel ones...nothing to do with snobbery, clamping a line hard enough to cause the restriction required in the video WILL DAMAGE the brake line.

@awizardalso 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2003 Honda Shadow VLX 600, that I've made a few changes to it. I use a handheld vacuum pump with a plastic hose going into a container with another plastic hose to the bleeder nipple by applying vacuum to the container it draws brake fluid out of the caliper and down from the reservoir. I keep checking the level and adding more brake fluid to the reservoir before any air gets into the system. When the fluid comes out looking clearer, then I'm done. I do like your videos. As my 5th grade teacher told us when you graduate from high school or college, you're not out of school. Life is a school and you must never stop learning. Best teacher and lesson I ever had in school and it proved useful in my life. I can always benefit by learning something new every day.

@fzz8y72 10 ай бұрын

Just wanted to say the technique of using a pair of pliers on the hose was a complete game changer. I have been working on cars and bikes for a long time now, but never heard this trick before. Thank you for making bleeding the brakes much easier.

@davidshelton876 Жыл бұрын

Have watched many bike maintenance videos, but this guy really knows his stuff. Excellent

@ChrisPargon 3 жыл бұрын

"This is the break bleeder 5000. it also solves world peace at the same time" 🤣🤣 That was golden haha.

@Noidhole88 4 жыл бұрын

The pliers trick is amazing! Did my back brake in 2min. Waiting for parts and I'll do the front ones. Thanks for the tip!

@jayterry7291 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thanks. It worked great. Was having trouble and watched and thought “dang why didn’t I think of that”? Took about 15 min and brakes are nice and firm. Looking forward to watching more. 2004 VT 1100 Spirit. Ready to ride!👍🏼

@kimfortunato5601 3 жыл бұрын

Pliers trick was amazing, saved me tons of time pumping the cylinder for usually 15 mins or so, it took me just a few minutes

@vinnyvdalidemonet8527 6 жыл бұрын

Cody, I am liking the pliers tip. Looking forward to putting it in to use. Specially on the rear brake master on my 92 F2, which has been a major pain in my ass. Thanks for sharing the good stuff, I really appreciate your knowledge. As well as your time and effort spent on making and freely sharing these videos. Thank you so much.

@iancutri8945 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Straight to the point, not much fluff, thank you.

@johnegadget 7 жыл бұрын

Love your detailed tips and explanations on motorcycle repair... you have been a big help and I look forward to more video tips. Thanks Cody, John

@akbarhussain1767 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips for changing fluids & bleeding to perfection,thank you friend 🙂🙂🙂

@emanmoral 6 жыл бұрын

Mate..... The best brake bleeding process I've ever seen. From Sydney, Australia

@Visionery1 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, good tip about the diaphragm! Depending on the age of the bike I would also strip the caliper, clean and replace the seals, it makes a world of difference to the 'feel' of the brake system and reduces the chance of seized pistons down the line.

@TheMotorcycleMD 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks y'all!

@travisaleric5703 6 жыл бұрын

this is gold man thank you so much from a 1982 cx650 honda owner!

@Agent40oz 4 жыл бұрын

Very Thorough Video , but simply explained. Great Job Man!

@seau2007 6 жыл бұрын

I was taught that brake fluid is hygroscopic, attracting moisture making it dark. Your process is spotless. Mucho Mahalo.

@daltonvickers7977 7 жыл бұрын

I will definitely have to try this pliar method. Sure beats getting up and down a lot. This will save a lot of time.

@vics-videos 6 жыл бұрын

Thorough and complete instructions, including the WHY for things! Outstanding! Wish you lived near me, I'd have you work on my GL1800!

@user-du8ff7lk7f 4 жыл бұрын

from my heart...thank you...your video really helped me ...i changed my motocycle brake clipper after that i couldn't move the air out from the brake system...so i do it by your way...and walaaah!!! its working. after three and a half year video still help the people's

@srgore67 Жыл бұрын

I just tried this on a Zuma 50 Im working on for a friend and it worked like a champ. This made the bleed so much easier, faster and a one man job. Thanks and now I'm a subscriber.😁

@Mojo27564 5 жыл бұрын

Man😭😭😭 just want to say thank you that's the only Method that worked for me!! topped it up and bleed 4 times!!

@michaels3474 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information!!! It also helps that you are working on something that looks close to what I have. This is my first used bike and this worked just as you said. Let's see what is next for me to repair...

@bmurphy847 4 жыл бұрын

Japanese bikes use a JIS type of screws. These are slightly different than Philips screws. Get s Vessel brand screw driver and you'll have an easier time removing screws on your Japanese bike.

@MrTimenator Жыл бұрын

Great video, i've learnt a lot before doing brakes and clutch on my Honda vtr 1000. Because of you i'm gonna order new diaphragms before the task. In the past i reused the old one of it's not split. I would have used dot 3 if i hadn't seen your video, so thanks for the dot 4 tip. It's good to put one drop of WD40 on the screws an hour before cracking them and i encourage everyone to buy an Impact Driver and use that as a Phillips head. It's bulk and weight give good purchase and will undo the screw without hitting it, and if it doesn't, it's ready for a light tap with a hammer. I like your 3 uses of a cloth or paper, that's always been my way. Good economics and waste reduction.

@glennr9913 2 жыл бұрын

I watched one of your brake caliper rebuild videos yesterday. You used a brake line clamp to squeeze that line, instead of pliers. It looks like a much safer tool for the rubber lines because it has rounded jaws. After seeing you recommend it I checked to see if Harbor Frt carried them & found a set of four clamps for $8. (I just thought I'd mention it since this video is from 2016 & you probably didn't have that tool back then.) Thanks for the great videos.

@worldcollections2839 4 жыл бұрын

Love you man : after I watched your Video until the end : I see that you have solved my problem : you are so smart to do this : because the same problem with me is that the fluid is comming back again and does not make the pressure ... while some people will think that your Idea is bad or stupid : I think that you are an expert because it looks like you have experienced many many Brake problems like me exactly .. thank you Sir .

@nequito718 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video with simple step by step instructions. Thanks!

@anonydm 2 жыл бұрын

I really like your style! Very detailed oriented. Thank you!!

@jonathansmith9879 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Very well explained. Im glad i saw this before doing my brake bleed. I wouldnt have known about the one use rubber seal. Thanks a bunch

@TheLithGH 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Pliers advice!! Should make my life so much easier! :-)

@DuroSpin 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip, thanks for the great video and in depth explination!

@joef.3094 5 жыл бұрын

i noticed that you referred to "phillips" screws. in a video which you must have made after this one you talked about J.I.S. screws /screwdrivers. i found out about J.I.S. from yet another youtube video. this seems to be one of the best-kept secrets in the mechanical field. once you use one on a japanese motorcycle you will never go back to using a phillips. i hope you will spread the word in future videos. best tool i have purchased in a LONG time. no more chewed up screw heads; seldom need an impact to loosen one anymore.

@az7ai971 2 жыл бұрын

pinching brake tube really help significantly thanks

@max1chase166 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video, very basic for novice mechanics to learn something important. and thanks for the Fork Seal video Great job.

@LeonardoCostaUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Great video man! As I don't have that kind of pliers I used grip pliers which works perfectly. Thanks for your video!!

@wormraper 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks the advice man! I was a bit nervous about pinching my brake line because i'm running the OEM 93 tubes on my bike and even though I didn't see any rot or anything, just played it safe. I used my wife as a "cheat" by having her sit on the ground and do the "open/close" between pumps (the old fashioned way) and ran 6 refills through the system (after having emptied and refilled the resevoir like your directions, and each refill being about 1/2-2/3 of the liquid in the brake fluid reservoir) . So I'm estimating between 3-4 FULL reservoirs went through it for the full flush (my wife confirmed it was clear liquid for about 4 of those 6 refills anyways since it was just what was in the tubes). Brakes feel solid as a rock, and having just changed my pads yesterday, braking feels nice and solid. Never taking it to my mechanic for something like this again. Easy enough for a fairly competent person to pull off. I have a new diaphram on the way (it had to be special ordered and I forgot to order before starting) so I'll just swap the diaphram the minute it comes in the mail this coming up week. Show less REPLY

@TheMotorcycleMD 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job man!!

@wormraper 6 жыл бұрын

thanks, I'm no mechanic, but it's nice to do the simple things on your bike. I'm just glad I don't have a dual caliper front brake system, or disc fronts AND back, as even though it was brainlessly simple if you follow directions, was definitely tedious doing the old "pump pump hold...crack the bleeder, close the bleeder. repeat" method...even with my wife helping so I didn't have to do both lol

@dennisconklin4493 3 жыл бұрын

Very Informative & Clearly explained. Thanks!

@everettesfit 7 жыл бұрын

Dude, your method is 100% spot on. I have a vacuume fed bleeding kit and the pliar method worked soooo much better. I used the pump kid to clean out the master cylinder instead of the turkey baster.. you killed it with this tutorial. Thanks kid

@TheMotorcycleMD 7 жыл бұрын

everettesfit 🤙🤙👍 it is a pretty nifty trick!

@everettesfit 7 жыл бұрын

thoughts, after bleeding the front break and replacing the pads the front wheel doesn't spin freely.. seems to have drag.. do you think I still have a bubble

@TheMotorcycleMD 7 жыл бұрын

everettesfit Slight drag is normal with brand new pads. Failure to spin is a problem and no that wouldn't be an air thing. That would be a possible dirty caliper or crud in the relief hole up top.

@everettesfit 7 жыл бұрын

TheMotorcycleMD once again you were 100% on the money. the drag in my breaks ended up being crud behind one of the caliper pistons. cleaned it out used some 1500grit paper to smooth out the sticking piston and no more sticking. thanks again for the tips

@paulleone5331 10 ай бұрын

Also what the other guy said about older Hondas. I've picked up a couple older (2003-2007) but low mileage Shadows. One is in better shape than the other and the other needs brake fluid replacement. Thanks for the vid. .

@davetee425 7 жыл бұрын

duuuuude killing it with these awesome vids! Picked up a beat up ninja 250 the othe dayr, ordered all the parts and will start working on her next week thanks to your vids. keep up the great work man! :D

@TheMotorcycleMD 7 жыл бұрын

+David T. Awesome man! Glad they are helpful! Best of luck with the 250!

@elod-jozsefotvos5571 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man! The trick is AWSOME!

@aussiefarmer8741 Жыл бұрын

Man You are a Legend too say the least. I bought this Yam TTR250 $400 with leaking base gasket. So to repair I may as well do top end no big deal. Front master cyl decides it needs new kit as it stuck. No big deal. I put in new kit, tried too bleed, No way Hos'ea. The brake line sticks up 1/2 a mile higher than the master cyl, try reverse bleed , all sorts of shit. Nothing. Cody pops up on youtube and saves the day with his plier 1 way valve trick. Yippee , it worked a treat. Im a Honda man personally , I might sell this yam and get another XR. Thanks again Cody.

@corybuehn3192 7 жыл бұрын

Hell man. Keep'em them coming!

@dps6198 9 ай бұрын

I love how parts houses sell you way more than what you need to do a job like replace the brake fluid or oil.

@kfogg1413 5 жыл бұрын

This was perfect teaching! Thank you!!! 1. I *did* have to tap my screwdriver with a hammer. Very soft metal, those screws! 2. Creating a valve with needle nose pliers was crucial and made the job faster. 3. Flushing 2-3 reservoirs' worth of brake fluid pulled out a bit of particulate. I could use more understanding of the air, though: bubbles were coming out of the bleed valve, and I thought I was supposed to see them primarily at the reservoir? Jic, I pumped fluid til I didn't see air on either end.

@MrInternationalSound 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ‼‼ (2017 honda rebel.300)

@christophergarcia810 7 жыл бұрын

Love the new intro brother! Someone give this guy a tv show!

@rvbarreto1 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful information. Thanks you.

@davidbedard7195 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent - to hear a pro explain a better method is a blessing - thanks.

@angiefav1847 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks your plier one way valve idea works a teat you are clear and informative thanks

@melissastillwell6334 11 ай бұрын

Such informative teaching video . Thank you

@vermhot 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome video!! Will use this !!

@AdventureTravelandScuba 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video all detiles covered, to the point

@davereaves1719 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Great video!

@kbearpro 2 жыл бұрын

You rock dude. Love your information on this subject.

@Chopik1149 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Thanks!

@carloselzaurdia7279 2 жыл бұрын

Your video is full of great tips and to the point, I just suscribed thank you!

@Billo1281 3 жыл бұрын

Great to the point video, well done dude!

@azmi2020 3 жыл бұрын

its working like a charm, thanks man.

@lonspencer6746 7 жыл бұрын

killer vids. keep em comin!

@sauliusipsc Жыл бұрын

That's a super cool video! Thank you for sharing!

@oldfartuk 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Kevz916 Жыл бұрын

I bought it on a Japanese dollar store.. its worth buying.

@stevegledhill8418 3 жыл бұрын

Just found you channel Thank you. Your insight is great for me as a newby

@craigs7730 5 жыл бұрын

Great videos no bullshit, right to the point, great job! Keep it up.

@williamworrell178 Жыл бұрын

Good cam work, smooth.

@LuisPedroGoncalves 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ideia with the plier

@pablomesa876 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip, I will try it later, thanks.

@mcgjtimmermans 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. it helped me a lot. Thanks

@micmic2k 8 ай бұрын

Great tutorial!

@manuelbicudo9848 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid.Thank you.

@bryantchandler2925 6 жыл бұрын

The service manual on my Silverwing doesn't say anything about replacing the rubber part with a new one. Also, Motion Pro makes a couple of inexpensive brake bleeder tools that allow a one-man brake bleed. I bought one and it works great!

@nathanbrock7721 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video! simple and easy to comprehend. Do you have a video for the rear brake cylinder

@Potato-mu7nu 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Viddy, just subbed.

@fredkilian4049 4 жыл бұрын

Any professional Mech will know that they are not Phillips head screws. They are Metric JIS head screws. (Japanese Industrial Standard) Get a set of JIS screw drivers for this.

@not1au 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video.

@peteacevedo3822 7 жыл бұрын

great video, keep up the MD ing!!!!

@rooster3019 Жыл бұрын

I had never heard the advice to replace the diaphram every opening. I keep spares for when they have damage, but that is rare; but brake fluid spills are so damaging that your advice makes sense. I use speed bleeders to purge, think of the money I could have saved.

@Marcosvlogs847 5 жыл бұрын

Good video good information

@rollthelosingdice 4 жыл бұрын

If you don't have any brake pressure at all, pour a little fluid in the side hole of the master and replace your brake hose. It really works!

@gabrielchaparro1698 4 жыл бұрын

Can you explain? A little more detail...what hole? And when was the hose removed?

@rollthelosingdice 4 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielchaparro1698 The hole where where your brake hose is bolted to the brake master cylinder. the banjo bolt has a hole in it. When you put your brake hose on air gets trapped right there and doesn't allow brakes to work.

@jamaldaf Жыл бұрын

Merci . Belle vidéo

@ripsnorter1015 6 жыл бұрын

Mate I enjoy your video.going to watch clutch flush Cheers

@Orf45 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done, and for me super helpful. Thanks eh.

@LookingGlass69 7 жыл бұрын

awesome, thanks.

@nrgsergmcjoule8404 7 жыл бұрын

right on, man. this was nice!

@TheMotorcycleMD 7 жыл бұрын

+Nrgserg McJoule Great!! 🤙🤙 share it!

@RandolphTuttle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch!

@kirkwhalen350 2 жыл бұрын

holy crap that worked perfect thanks

@TomTom-up1kz 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for you 👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

@alanmonarchi1411 2 жыл бұрын

No need to over-torque screw on the reservoirs. Btw, get a JIS screwdriver - then no fighting. Its NOT a Phillips head. Subtle tip difference but makes all the difference in the world. Also vacuum blenders are cheap ($30) and a HUGE time saver. They also work much better. I couldn't bleed my hydraulic clutch without it.

@beardedcatguitarplus9485 3 жыл бұрын

Going to try this on both of my 84 Yamaha virago xv700

@mooser321 6 жыл бұрын

That pliers use is genius. I don't know why I've never thought of that before. ;

@TheMotorcycleMD 6 жыл бұрын

Great! Hope it works for you!

@yoyimarti2864 3 жыл бұрын

great video!!!

@daffdaffy5236 24 күн бұрын

wow thank you very much sir thank you that's the best the proper way I'm gonna change my bike brake fluid right now and that's the best guide video I really appreciate it my God God bless you with all his special blessings thank you very much sir

@SinnerSince1962 Жыл бұрын

A new gasket every time you break the seal? I bet Honda loves hearing that! I'm glad you told me, after the 20 or 30 times I've had mine off and on, I never knew!

@rickyrapeseed2041 5 жыл бұрын

plier trick so sick. yes plier pinch rubber hoses only. not braded etc.

@jbird73 2 жыл бұрын

Killer info!!!

@luedog8385 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@crsnmorton 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks. My question is this: If you suck out the old fluid in the reservoir isn't there a danger of introducing air into the system from the reservoir? Thanks.