Brake Fluid Replacement: Honda Motorcycle

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Brake Fluid Replacement: Honda Motorcycle

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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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@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 4 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.

@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 5 ай бұрын

AGREED! Long Live 83-84 SHADOWS!~

@awizardalso 5 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 Жыл 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

@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.

@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.

@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

@ChrisPargon 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dps6198 11 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.

@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.😁

@glennr9913 3 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.

@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.

@seau2007 6 жыл бұрын

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

@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

@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.

@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

@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.

@emanmoral 6 жыл бұрын

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

@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.

@kimfortunato5601 4 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

@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.

@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.

@akbarhussain1767 4 жыл бұрын

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

@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.

@paulleone5331 Жыл 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. .

@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!

@travisaleric5703 7 жыл бұрын

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

@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.

@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!!

@az7ai971 3 жыл бұрын

pinching brake tube really help significantly thanks

@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!👍🏼

@davidbedard7195 6 жыл бұрын

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

@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

@bryantchandler2925 7 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!

@battlehrfred 7 жыл бұрын

Professional it is and you can tell this guys professionalism and" fine detail of wording" and did this a "thousand times"!! 100-100 TY

@TheMotorcycleMD 7 жыл бұрын

battlehrfred 🤙🤙

@staryjanek 5 жыл бұрын

Not Phillips screws, they are Japanese Industrial Standard JIS, if you use Philips you will cam out . JIS screwdrivers readily available

@TheMotorcycleMD 5 жыл бұрын

. I know.

@HarmanLearns 7 жыл бұрын

You did a great job. Only thing I did not like is using the pliers on the brake line, the brake lines can break down on the inside when you crimp the lines with plier.

@riffcover9000 6 жыл бұрын

Agreed, especially if they've been sitting with old fluid

@marks2731 6 жыл бұрын

Agree, have seen old brake hoses that have been squeezed like that fail internally, and become permanently one way. Brakes go on but do not go off, or will not go on. Better off using a bleed pipe with a built in one-way valve. Otherwise. I find his meticulous approach refreshing,

@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.

@Agent40oz 4 жыл бұрын

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

@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

@iancutri8945 5 жыл бұрын

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

@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!

@christophergarcia810 7 жыл бұрын

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

@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.

@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!

@daffdaffy5236 2 ай 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

@nequito718 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video with simple step by step instructions. Thanks!

@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...

@anonydm 2 жыл бұрын

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

@waynesitarz424 Жыл бұрын

Mechanic stripped one Phillips head and I stripped the other. Drilled them out by getting the screw heads off. Not too bad a job.

@stephencrouse9281 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Honda Shadow spirit vt1100c and I did the brakes yesterday and was getting frustrated because I kept getting air in the line. My recommendation is to not use pliers but instead to wrap a rag around the brake line to protect it then use a VERY tight pair of vise grips. My brakes are now harder than ever thanks!

@MVW54 4 жыл бұрын

Important to mention… When the piston is in the rest position, the brake fluid will be balanced via The compensation hole. This compensation hole is very small, clean this compensation hole with a very thin wire of copper, if it would clog… you are guaranteed a dragging caliper, this has already happened to me twice!!! with the Honda CBX 1000. Stay Safe.

@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 .

@billbill5710 7 жыл бұрын

i get rid of the phillips screws and replace them with allen screws, no stripping, no hammering, no problems..

@sailorjohnboy 6 жыл бұрын

They are not Phillips. They are JIS. That’s why people always strip them.

@ericdoe2318 11 ай бұрын

1:52 your problem starts with, not a Philips screw… do you see the tick marks.. they indicate that it’s a Japanese Industrial Standard screw. A little different. The most expensive screw driver I own is a JIS, and it’s a dream to use. It fits the screw head so tight they stick right to the end of the driver… I would recommend investing in a JIS driver….

@carloselzaurdia7279 2 жыл бұрын

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

@melissastillwell6334 Жыл бұрын

Such informative teaching video . Thank 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.

@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.

@manstersr 4 жыл бұрын

If anyone has a lot of sediment try putting a little fresh fluid in the reservoir and stir it around a little with a small brush or screwdriver then soak it back up.

@TheLithGH 3 жыл бұрын

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

@williamworrell178 Жыл бұрын

Good cam work, smooth.

@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!!

@DuroSpin 4 жыл бұрын

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

@mukunda3001 7 жыл бұрын

New screws available on ebay for cylinder cap, break fluid turns rusty via roasting when it reaches 170 Celcius. Rust color is not from rust. Organic matrial like poly glycol can burn at high temperatures.

@TheMotorcycleMD 7 жыл бұрын

+Mahadev I have access to hundreds of these cap screws but thanks for the info!

@TheMotorcycleMD 7 жыл бұрын

+Mahadev I have access to hundreds of these cap screws but thanks for the info!

@jjwclines 3 жыл бұрын

Quick tip for a stripped head. Put a rubber band over the stripped head, then loosen it. Hard to believe, but it works.

@canton7180 7 жыл бұрын

cheap rubber brake lines you can pinch you can't pinch braided or teflon

@jansmisek9987 4 жыл бұрын

And you should not pinch any brake line, it can make micro damage to the hose. That is also the reason you should not demount the caliper and let it just hang on the hose. Always wire it up to the handles.

@mrbigbird3851 5 жыл бұрын

it works, great hack with plier choke brother! subbed. one thing to be careful though, the break fluid squirts from the reservoir if squeezed suddenly while bleeding haha but all is good👌🏿

@dsldarklordspaniard6672 6 жыл бұрын

The service manual doesnt say to replace the diaphragm, why do you say they are 1 time use?

@iancutri8945 5 жыл бұрын

Any part like that diaphragm that creates a seal will distort over time. If you reinstall the original you greatly increase the likelihood of a leak. A new diaphragm is cheap insurance against the cost of a new paint job on your tank.

@themonkeydrunken 5 жыл бұрын

You're right; they're fine to reuse unless you can see any deterioration. Trust your service manual.

@reasonsvoice8554 5 жыл бұрын

It's a guide for a mong who don't know what they are looking at so they don't put a shit one back in If you that fucking stupid don't touch your brakes!!! And the screws are shit to remove because they aren't Philips heads like most people use they are jis standard

@xIronMikex 5 жыл бұрын

@@reasonsvoice8554 😂👆 Your being short to a question from a year ago. This guy wont see your comment

@TheFbiFilesRepeat 4 жыл бұрын

Mike L others will.

@rickyrapeseed2041 5 жыл бұрын

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

@no-mv5kd 7 жыл бұрын

Ooh, I'm just about to head out to the garage to try your nifty pliers trick! I'm gonna try it with a fuel hose clamp so I can leave it in place. Hopefully it will have enough leverage for the brake hose.

@terryzak1742 5 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised that you don't use a Mighty-Vac, vacuum bleeder? Yet, appreciate your presentation and attention to detail.

@levylovits 4 ай бұрын

Stainless steel braided lines would you still clamp down on them? I like this technique

@TorontoPopulistConservative 3 ай бұрын

If you're having trouble getting Philips screws out try using a driver on a ratchet and a trigger clamp. Use the clamp to keep the driver bit secured firmly in the head of the screw. This will kill the awful cam out Philips screws are notorious for. I can't overstate how much I hate Philips screws.

@theonewhoknows62 Жыл бұрын

I just got an 04 sabre. 10k miles. Pretty sweet..well cared for. How often do you recommend break fluid flush? Oil changes? Front and rear break replacement? Radiator fluid flush? Fuel filter replacement?

@oscarmuffin4322 3 жыл бұрын

Those are not phillips head screws. That's a Honda motorcycle, so those are JIS screws. Japanese industrial standard has a different profile to phillips. People like you are the reason why those screws are often stripped out. Because you're using the wrong tool for the head.

@Vlegel_ 6 жыл бұрын

Isn't it better to leave a little bit old brake fluid into the resevoir, then add new fluid and bleed it till you see new fluid coming out of the bleeding hole? Because now you fully emptied the reservoir and there is air going into the brake fluid hole (at the reservoir).

@micmic2k 10 ай бұрын

Great tutorial!

@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!

@max1chase166 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ScottMiller-tu3gg 5 жыл бұрын

If you do this, plan on buying new brake hoses as you just compromised the integrity of the hose by pinching it! BAD, BAD advise!

@glowiever 2 жыл бұрын

what if the line is still fresh. is brake hose that weak?

@ericdoe2318 11 ай бұрын

Yeah the flex hoses break in the middle and make a one-way check valve that make the breaks stick. Had it happen to both of them on my truck.. locked up calipers are annoying and expensive…

@h-disconnected6612 4 ай бұрын

@@glowieverno, it’s just really not designed to be crushed like that.

@patrickhoyle8357 6 ай бұрын

I dislodged the little flap that nests on top of the hole at the bottom, it can go one of two ways. Wonder what's it for? I have a brake tool kit from the old days, in it is a pair of smooth nosed pliers for clamping the hose to facilitate caliper removal without losing fluid. Similar, just thought I'd say, no good for bleeding

@martin72345 5 жыл бұрын

JIS head screw not Phillips Japanese industry standard, it has minor differences to Phillips... seems to fit but just not right, its the result of a lot of bolts being ruined my amateur mechanics. Phillips can be used without issues if the correct techniques (Such as tapping on the screwdriver) and only if the bolts aren't seized

@bobbyslife1015 Жыл бұрын

Hello sir I just bought a 83 Honda shadow 750 I’m 16 my first real bike I’ve rode a few things a mini bike 300cc mopeds but never something like this and to start it needs some work tanks off rear of the bike is off missing a few parts but I think I can get it back up and running soon

@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!

@nathanbrock7721 2 жыл бұрын

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

@MrInternationalSound 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ‼‼ (2017 honda rebel.300)

@TheMotorcycleMD 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks y'all!

@wonbadood8243 6 жыл бұрын

At 2.45 "Wash this out with water" ? No! Wipe clean with a clean cloth. No Water!

@bhaggen 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, wash it with water, clean out the reservoir with a damp cloth & allow to dry.

@jonathangarzon2798 4 жыл бұрын

@@bhaggen no because any residue that may remain can completely negate your brake fluid. This is basic brake job fact, the entire reason for replacing brake fluid is due to moisture buildup in the old fluid.

@alexandre-guzu 3 жыл бұрын

This video is a joke, so many bad advices.

@stevegledhill8418 3 жыл бұрын

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

@not1au 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video.

@mikegeorgakis8313 8 ай бұрын

Cool video but what's your method for rear brakes since there's no cable and the disc is on the opposite side of the bike?

@andymccall6861 2 жыл бұрын

They are not Phillips head screws but JIS or Japanese Industry Standard… using a Phillips could easily ruin the screw

@kbearpro 2 жыл бұрын

You rock dude. Love your information on this subject.

@davereaves1719 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Great video!

@angiefav1847 6 жыл бұрын

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

@grahamlawrence5893 5 жыл бұрын

hi I have a problem with the front brake on my Honda vt750DC no matter how many times I bleed the front brake the lever never seems to gain any resistance can you help?

@rmyers2051 7 жыл бұрын

Wrong screwdriver for the application, it is not a #2 philips, it is a JIS #2 screw

@TheMotorcycleMD 7 жыл бұрын

Bob Myers If you are referring to what I said in the video I said "we have two Philip head screws" not #2. Thankfully that screw driver has removed thousands of master cylinder cap screws without a single problem!

@rmyers2051 7 жыл бұрын

It very well may have, and using a Philips were a JIS driver should be used is why the edges of the flute flare up. A 9/16" wrench will remove most 14mm head fasteners too but not correct tool for the job either. Anyone working with Asian vehicles, should have a set of JIS screwdrivers available. An owner of such a vehicle might wish to ask their shop about this. Knowledge of this standard is an indication of the commitment to quality of the service facility.

@TheMotorcycleMD 7 жыл бұрын

Bob Myers I definitely can't disagree with that. Solid information thanks!

@Visionery1 6 жыл бұрын

@Bob Myers Interesting point about the JIS #2 screwdriver. I agree, if it's a JIS #2 screw then one should use the correct tool. I served my apprenticeship on Jaguar where imperial tools were the norm, although we did sometimes use 11, 13, 14, 15, 17 and 19 to replace 11/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16" and 3/4" if we needed to hold one side of the bolt while unscrewing the other (with the imperial spanner).

@observingrogue7652 5 жыл бұрын

O_O ...I didn't know there were specific kinds of +Arrowheads...I just used whichever one I had that fit....I feel racist now...

@edoubleu52 6 жыл бұрын

I didn't make it through the entire comment section so you may have answered this already but is it going to mess things up with using dot3 instead of dot4? The MC cap on my 85' VF500 says to only use dot3 so that's what I changed it with a few months back. It could be coincidental but my front brake keeps locking up to the point of having to open the bleeder to get it to move. Thanks for taking the time to post these tutorials man. Seems like a lot of people focus on the negative or trivial shit and forget that you're taking your time to try and help others. It's an honorable thing you do and is greatly appreciated.