Thank you for making these very good videos for us to use as help, keep up the good work you do mate 😊👍 I found that the Brembo caliper-cylinder's in the back moved in more easily and smooth than the Hayes did in the front...after cleaning that is! Sheers from Sweden
Good job! I had seen how Dave Moss made the final alignment of the galiper…top notch! Today was a sunny day here in Quebec but…- 15 celsius with icy roads! 🥶 Thanks, Marc, Quebec 😉🏍
Interesting video & tutorial, as always. I noticed the back brake is Brembo & not a Hayes. BMW should try & keep all their brakes Brembo. Is there a shortage of Brembo brakes available or has BMW been using Hayes brakes for some time. Looking forward to Part 2. Thanks again for all your great content!
Just finished doing part 2, just got to edit it. Brembo is owned by Hayes or something like that. To be honest I would like to see Brembo on the front, but the Hayes ones are very very good.
Hi, I have a 2019 R1250GS Rallye- with Can smart (Hex) also use it to power heated jacket , which it controls heat levels via the heated grips button on the bike.. now its cold.. its a great feature of the Hex !! ( Actually running 2 cansmart's- daisy chained !!)
@@gsd32i HI, I swap between the BMW heated vest (size M) and Gerbing heated premium inner jacket with microwire Pro (Size L) I'm 5ft 11, Chest 41"- PS Used to spend most of my summer holidays in Jersey as Grandparents used to own a house on the Island.. wish they still did !! ( Even got engaged in Jersey years ago !!) Used to be Country manager for MV Agusta - now working for Moto Morini- Know Daren & Greg... Cheers
Thanks, I am a seasoned fair weather rider now, who likes to be comfortable, especially on cold days! Saw Daren today at Mansell's, have to keep them sweet for using their demo bikes , so dropped off some quality street tins for both the front and rear of house folks . Greg is a very progressive rider shall we say.......Is the Garbing stuff good gear? The MV Brutale 1000 I demo'd recently was bonkers...too much for my licence(as are most 1000cc machines though!) 🤪
@@gsd32i 208 BHP on Jersey roads !! Ridden Brutale 1000RS & RS & Rush.. many times..actually a pussycat until you hit 8000rpm+ when all hell breaks loose !! Gerbing stuff is excellent, plus it can be connected to heated gloves etc. I see BMW have a promotion on their heated vest..
I popped a piston out 🤦🏼♂️ managed to get it back in. Quite different from the Tokiko calipers which are two pot so the pistons are longer and can come out further. The pads were ceased in place my fault for not cleaning them for a year! Found with the EBC pads there is very little clearance between the pad and caliper. Will have to bleed the system now to get the air out…
3:43 important question mate, you said the Torx socket was a size 6 but from research I found 2 sites stating (E8) which I bought a couple of yesterday when I found out I couldn’t take the pins out… could you when you get a chance or anyone reading this pop a reply asap please. 🙏🏼🍻
I have had a look at the video and I used a 6mm normal socket just to release them , easier when the caliber is still mounted. Didn't have a torx e8, no issue using the 6mm. There is a clip on the back which you need to remove.....then the pin comes out.
@@gsd32i Thanks for your prompt reply I truly appreciate it. Hmmm interesting I tried a hex 6 socket wouldn't go on so tried 7 but that slipped off so I stopped. Luckily I saw the circlips on the back of the opposite caliper guess it's just E8 will be delivered tmrw that will give me the peace of mind that I won't be rounding the pin head. Cheers mate.
Hi David . Thanks . The stand was a Tech 7 stand from UK supplier M and P accessories. About £47 . Used it when I did track days on Fireblade , long gone ! Works fine with my KTM and GS . 👍
So why are the breaks making the screeching noise? mine started to do this recently as well. I thought it was because of the brake pads but here you are cleaning the caliper and pistons. what is the reason they screetch to begin with? and can't you use a pressure jet washer to clean them while they are still attached? thanks!
Hi, it may have been when I cleaned the bike recently, I used a pre-wash spray before I washed the bike, so that may have had something to do with it... but I don't know TBH. Possibly lack of going at higher speeds so not getting brakes up to higher temperatures...but who knows! All I know is that they were screeching and now, after the caliper(quite dirty) and pad clean, the bike is nice and quiet. Took the bike out today and all good from front and rear . My opinion is that the brakes are a vital part of your machine and on all my bikes, I have always cleaned the calipers and pads and don't leave it to the yearly /2 yearly service inspection. Plus its always good to have a cup of tea and some biscuits , put the tv on in the man cave and enjoy working on your bike. 👍
You can copper paste the back side of the pads as well, supposedly it ll eliminate or reduce squeeking. The pistons wont be cleaned this thoroughly by the dealer so its good to do so yourself and lube them up when you're done. 'Just the way it Is' also has a great video about cleaning the brakes EP3 with a ducati multistrada.
Hi Chris, loads of people use Brake cleaner on the calipers/pistons etc and the "Muc off" is safe for all braking parts. MCN recently did a how to clean your brake and they used brake cleaner too. May be the chemical composition has changed to not harm the seals.Soap and water is cheaper though.
@@gsd32i @chrisd3394 Excellent 'how to' video, as usual, thanks. But, have to say whether loads of people use muc-off brake disc cleaner liberally all over the caliper pistons or not, or MCN did it, (does anyone at MCN have a degree in chemistry?) does not mean it is a good thing to do This spray is up to 25% acetone, it says so on the product data safety sheet. Despite this you can find it on the net actually advertised by some retailers as being 'acetone-free'. It stinks of acetone - good for nail polish removal, bad for plastics and for many synthetic rubbers and therefore some seals. Used carefully (not least because it is bad for humans - and other animals - and highly explosive as an aerosol in enclosed spaces) to clean rotors and pads, it's obviously safe enough. Soapy water harmless!
Hi. Thanks for the video. I just want to mention that Brake cleaner might an effective cleanera. However, I would like to mention that it is aggressive towards rubber and should not be used to directly clean the caliper pistons as the rubber seals can be damaged easily with the Brake cleaner. Hot soapy water and a toothbrush is effective and sufficiant. I also want to mention that copper grease is not advisable on the caliper Bolts, as they should remain tight at all times! I know you are not a trained mechanic and I'm not trying to annoy you but I believe you might just be a little off track giving untrained tips which could potentially risk a life. Please just give this a little thought! Thanks Joe
Hi. Thanks for the comments I really appreciate them. The brake cleaner is fine on the calipers as stated by the manufacturer. However , in relation to the brake caliper bolts, it is anti seize and not grease, but I may have been misinformed somewhere down the line...so when you respond to this I think I will remove the video and edit that out. Thanks again for informing me , ride safe. 👍
@@gsd32i Thanks for the mature approach and reaction. Some people say that it is a 50/50 choice so as to ensure an easy dismantle in the future. This is wrong, as the torque settings on a greased Bolt will require adjustment ,so as not to over fasten! It is unfortunate that the latest GS has the Hayes Brakes, not because they are not good, but the Pads require the caliper removal in order to access. The Brembo Brake Caliper had access by just one Pin and Clip, which in my eyes was better as those Bolts can be work sometimes. Thanks again and I'll keep watching.
@@PutOnYourLid no problem. I wouldn't want to cause any confusion. Every day is a learning day. ride safe and I will amend the video if possible, if not I will remove . thanks again.
