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How To Bleed Motorcycle Brakes
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When it comes to your bike, or any form of locomotion for that matter, it should come as no surprise that your brakes are pretty high up there on the list of important pieces of the equation. Whether you are looking to follow up on some newly added brake parts, running through some regular maintenance, or seeing an issue with the brake fluid itself, the ability to properly bleed your brakes is an important, and relatively easy process to learn. Follow along as Lemmy, the RevZilla mystro of mechanical majesty himself, throws some knowledge your way and provides some good ol’ fashioned ZLA garage learnin’ in the art of bleeding motorcycle brakes.

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@PsychedelicMike2006 8 лет назад

What diameter hose are you using for this?

@RevZilla 8 лет назад

3/16" should be about right. -DrewZilla

@bostonsirish1 6 лет назад

PsychedelicMike2006 you FOOL

@bostonsirish1 6 лет назад

PsychedelicMike2006 if you are still alive please DO NOT work on a bike if you own one!!!!

@CorvetteLover82 6 лет назад

bostonsirish1 why? Seems like a decent question to me.

@thegatesofsleep 6 лет назад

bostonsirish1 Go fuck yourself you little goof. You think everyone is born a J man mechanic or does your little pee brain not understand every mechanic has to start somewhere?

@huntsville9094 8 лет назад

I know a guy who's addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop any time.

@RevZilla 8 лет назад

Others might draw the line with that one, but I'll cut you a _brake_, and give you a _pad_ on the back! -DrewZilla

@dpicazo465 8 лет назад

+RevZilla This made my life. Subscribed. Also appreciate the very detailed steps to maintain a motorcycle!

@claudio3995 8 лет назад

Nice one. Also subscribed.

@vasel208 7 лет назад

huntsville90 👍👍👍haha

@vikingraider1 6 лет назад

Gimme a brake!

@jimothy1967 8 лет назад

Absolutely fantastic explanation of how to make something that can appear a bit daunting actually very simple. Brilliant. The 'dislikes' are obviously bell-ends....

@BobGreenberg650GT 7 лет назад

Just bled my front brake for first time after watching your excellent video. Worked great and brake is much firmer. And I felt competent to do it after watching. Thank you!!!!

@TheFrozenMind 8 лет назад

The Best Explanation on RU-vid. Rock on Revzilla

@breaky73 4 года назад

I watched several videos breeding brakes on the youtube. This is by far the best one. Lemmy does a great job explaining!

@blaceandre 7 лет назад

After viewing many dangerously incorrect and incomplete videos on changing break fluid, this one is excellent and very nicely done..should be the first video that comes up when searching...nice job!

@702HGA 11 месяцев назад

Out of all the brake bleeding vids I’ve seen so far I’d say this one is more detailed & best for any newbies looking to bleed.

@cesarwo12345678 Год назад

This video is so easy and clear, some videos on RU-vid shows this procedure extremely complicated.

@divadrolyat 7 лет назад

Lemmy ROCKS! Very articulate and knowledgable. Thank you Revzilla for being so helpful and posting these videos!

@MrBluegooh 4 года назад

As always, the go too guy for bike diy, Clear and easy instruction, Much appreciated Lemy. Thank you.

@DavidYarber 3 года назад

Excellent how-to. Lemmy is the man!

@iwinandrew4707 8 лет назад

Took my bike on a warm day to work. My brake pedal had no pressure. parked the bike and rode to work. When I got home searched and found yours and few other videos. Blead the old fluid that was orange in color and topped up with new clear DOT3 I had for my car. Will try it for a week and see how it is. if I am not satisfied. I will change it to DOT4. It took 30 min for me. May be I will do better on time going forward. Thanks Andrew

@ParabellumX Год назад

This video compelled me to subscribe to your channel. It was a lot more informative and demonstrative then another relative video that I watched from an undisclosed individual/company. Thanks, Beard God. 😏

@dans8086 7 лет назад

These are amazingly good videos even for a guy like me who worked on his own vehicles all my li. Little tips, like lubing the back of the brake pad, are really useful and stuff I never thought of. Thanks Guys!

@JDnBeastlet 5 лет назад

Lemmy, thanks for the comprehensive video. Very helpful.

@michaelscherer2584 7 лет назад

Thank you for posting this. I think this may be the only brake bleeding vid that isn't using a specialized product. Nice job. We are going riding.

@pokojoe9741 6 лет назад

Super job Lemmy. very straight forward and to the point. You guys are the best.

@clarencewhynot5747 9 лет назад

Great video...perfect for the mechanically inept like myself! You have given my the confidence to take a stab at doing it on my bike. Thanks.

@jamesw9803 2 года назад

This is a really clear, helpful video. And Lemmy, your presentation skills are great.

@mohammadkamran5862 8 лет назад

I love your maintenance videos. you cover everything with much detail. the step by step instructions help alot. especially for someone learning to do these jobs for the first time. thanks alot. :)

@VintagerStraps 5 лет назад

I've spent the last two days trying to bleed my front brake on a dirt bike, driving me NUTS. This video was the absolute solution, awesome and thanks!

@LouisGiliberto 4 года назад

Thanks for the leaving the cap on loose tip. I'm new to this and constantly getting fluid geysers when I pump the handle. My tank paint and I thank you!

@lavsmith6478 3 года назад

I’m sure you just saved me a lot of $$$ now time to get to work... thanks a lot!!

@snowpeaky 8 лет назад

Seriously, can Lemmy just do How-to's for every product, vehicle, construction, mechanical, electrical etc etc? Like, if I needed to know how to install a furnace, can you do a How-to for it Lemmy haha? The way you explain everything is just plain remarkable! I'm looking at buying my very first motorcycle and I am just going through your how-to's for maintenance etc and they're great! Most work is very similar to working on cars/trucks; which is what I currently work on.

@RandallMoore1955 7 лет назад

Thanks RevZilla, Sure beats having to drag out the Mighty Vac. Sure is a great tool to have when you need it. Thanks for taking your time as always.

@petepete3389 4 месяца назад

If you simply submerge the drain end of the bleeder tube in fluid, you will not draw air back into the system. You can just pump the brakes continually until all air stops. No need to loosen and retighten the bleeder screw. I use a 12 ounce plastic water bottle with a hole punched through the top. Put about an inch of fluid in the bottle and insert the tube through the hole until it bottoms out into the bottle. Pump away.

@calebnewton4347 6 лет назад

This helped so much thanks Lemmy just bled my front and rear on my drz400sm

@thebeezneez1000 2 года назад

extremely clear and helpful video, thank you!

@DileoFilms 3 года назад

I feel so helpless. Brake is super sponge like now. Worse than when I started bleeding. I am using a really tight hose. I am only letting go of the brake lever once I close the valve down by the caliper. The brake lever is NOT getting any tighter. It's the same as when I started. 20 min each side. I feel the same sponginess. Brake can still be pulled right to the bar with ease

@stevenwarner2206 5 лет назад

Thanks Lemmy, good tutorial. Will do my front brake tomorrow.

@rickrickjr876 9 лет назад

Great timing - just changed front brake line and got your video on how to bleed line same day - thanks

@dyske- Год назад

Thanks for another great tutorial! It's very easy to follow.

@jameszulu7120 8 лет назад

You're the best man, you did a good job explaining. I should have no problem doing this myself after watching your vid.

@ΕμμανουήλΓεωργακακος 6 лет назад

Or there is another scenario...... We just like your videos and we need to learn some things... 😁😁...... You are awesome.... Your maintenance videos saved many times....

@MikeWallaceDev 5 лет назад

How good is this video? It's so well explained and the host is so good that I want to subscribe. And I don't even ride a motorcycle!! I was searching for help for my mountain bike brakes and this vid gave me some good starting points. Thanks !

@RevZilla 5 лет назад

Thanks! For MTB maintenance, check out Park Tool's channel. -DrewZilla

@loose_unit 9 лет назад

I never realised it was that easy! Thanks!

@-MrRichBiker1967 8 лет назад

That had to be the BEST directions/editorial video-EVER ON RU-vid !!!Awesome job, brother!!! doing my 2005 fatboy, tomorrow!! The only problem I have, is I need 2 people, I have 18" ape hangers...and I'm in a fight with my old man!!! Great speaker you are brother-should be a teachers tech for ALL HD dealers!!! peace!

@victortellez4987 8 лет назад

dang how come this channel does not have soo many views they have pretty good videos.

@hellishgrin4604 5 лет назад

in addition, it can help to hold a section of the tube up above the caliber so that the air only goes up instead of back into the system. they make magnetic bottles for the refill process too.

@MatthewEbel 7 лет назад

Lemmy is my hero.

@2wrdr 5 лет назад

I'll throw in a couple tip from past experience. 1.Speed Bleeders are your friend(look them up) especially if you are flushing. 2. Most bikes don't have that bleeder up by the master cylinder. The handlebars and master cylinder should be set at an angle to get rid of the common air pocket that forms right at the banjo bolt connection to the master cylinder. Just take a look where the brake line comes into the MC, it should be obvious. Not doing step 2 can keep you from getting that near perfect front brake feel. Just do it. :)

@misterdawg6638 8 лет назад

Awesome tutorial. I've got a lot to learn on maintenance still and I'm on my own, so this helps a TON. Thanks Lemmy and Revzilla.

@tadtravis 7 лет назад

what a GREAT, easy, intelligent video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@f-sixer3939 7 лет назад

Once again, Lemmy RULES!

@Pmason718 4 года назад

I watched a few videos and this is the only one that assured me I can do this myself. What I do the same thing for my hydraulic clutch?

@RevZilla 4 года назад

Yes, bleeding the line for a hydraulic clutch is the same. -DrewZilla

@Explore-Gobal 5 лет назад

Lemmy, very professional fluid presentation ;-)

@chrisrac88 5 лет назад

Thank you Lemy! Will perform this on my motorcycle tomorrow!

@CajunGreenMan 8 лет назад

@ZLA Lemmy looks like he was born on a Harley, in a Harley shop, WORKING on a Harley! Beer! Should be BEER scale of difficulty! ;) You guys totally rock, thanks for ALL the great info!!! Love your buyer's guides!!!

@Tradiepie 9 лет назад

another step to add to the end of the process is to use a strap/ziptie to hold the lever in overnight. In the morning the lever feel will be even better as the pressure overnight will force any tiny air bubbles still trapped in the line up into the reservoir.

@steved5518 4 года назад

1978 Triumph Bonneville rear brake bleed on bottom mounted caliper. Truly entering the seventh circle of hell. Ever done one?

@smokey9063 3 года назад

Great video.. so easy to understand.. thank you very much

@christopherdelaney9066 3 года назад

Best video ever love this man he’s such a good vibe !!!

@Dansk55 8 лет назад

Very clear instructions. Thanks

@boarder989 9 лет назад

Great video Lemmy I like to use a vacuum pump when I do it.

@truantray 9 лет назад

The vacuum is really not necessary and just increases complexity of a simple task which increases the chance of introducing air.

@jaredstottler1813 3 года назад

Amazeing way to explain.thank u

@BryanDuggan2010 4 года назад

Hey guys, loving all your videos, keep up the great work!

@drewfliesbikes 9 лет назад

I love the beard scale of difficulty!

@drewfliesbikes 9 лет назад

***** I love it! May I share this? I'm happy to put the Revzilla logo on the bottom left.

@whittlad 7 лет назад

Lemmy - YOU ROCK!!!

@MartinSage 6 лет назад

Hasn't anyone heard of a One-Way bleeder valve? You can buy one at any auto supply store. It's cheap and it only allows fluid to come out without allowing air to be sucked into the system. Makes bleeding brakes a breeze.

@carcrazyxp 8 лет назад

I have a 2014 zx6r and my service manual says to bleed the top bleed valve (the one one master cylinder) first.

@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials 9 лет назад

I love bike maintenance vids. Well done!

@michaelmcdowellsr803 4 года назад

Thanks buddy 👍🏻 I’m gonna try it on mine now

@ricardoquiroz588 4 года назад

Thanks for the great video

@RandomGuyComments 6 лет назад

2018: Thanks! My R1 also says it too lol Edit 2022: My R6 still has spongy levers. I spilled brake fluid on the driveway. Good times lol 😂 Guessed at a 1/4 hose but will go tighter next time, using zip ties atm.

@fabiodaniel3851 2 года назад

Hi guys, great vidoes it really helps. Can I let the brake fluid fully drain first before I put in the new fluid? I dont know when the last owner changed it. Thank you :D

@johnnykosek1211 3 года назад

Is the brake bleeding process still the same for motorcycles with ABS?

@bryanbehrentable 2 года назад

I watched a different video on bleeding brakes right after line change where no fluid was in lines. Guy in video started by having bleeder open and pumping lever till fluid started to come out then went to having bleeder closed then pumping holding and opening to get rid of air. He stated this helped get fluid into dry system. Is this correct?

@fetB 3 года назад

if the boling temperature is lowr, cant you boil the fluid to get rid of the water?

@davidsferrazzo 6 лет назад

I like how happy he is

@ThatGuyFromNantucket06 9 лет назад

Well done Lemmy.

@aaronmorvan4070 Год назад

I’ve changed my caliper all together and I’m bleeding the whole system, seems like it’s taking forever, no signs of leakage I still feel like I’m doing something wrong ?

@hostilityy 8 лет назад

I've always wondered if its possible to do a one man brake bleeder on a motorcycle with a water bottle like the way I've been doing it on cars by just only connecting hose and pressing lever.

@xc4945 Год назад

the screw near the disc brake is stuck, any ideas on how to loosen it?

@toddmurat2673 2 года назад

I am new to working on bikes, and I have an 81 Goldwing 1100i I have almost fully restored...but the brakes now are all rebuilt and on the bike, but I cannot seem to get pressure after bleeding several times with a pressure bleeder. I got new caliper pistons, the rubbers, and clips. The fronts flow fluid during bleeding, but no pressure. The backs, no fluid comes out (seems there is a block somewhere) no matter how much I try. Any thoughts for a noob who lives next to a Harley shop, but they won't work on his Goldwing?

@tolga1cool 4 года назад

So. What do I do if my ABS pump on the rear brake is a high point in the line and pumping the lever does nothing?

@SpudEater 6 лет назад

Oil change, stainless brake lines, speed bleeders, and a quick run through and then my baby is ready for the season

@GatsuRage 4 года назад

what if I want to replace the whole fluid?? I put dot3 in it by mistake I have dot4 which is the one I should put in... should I do same process regardless? mixing both fluids wont do any problems within it?

@Hooverdarnit 7 лет назад

Why does one of my bike's brake handles feel mushy, even AFTER the line was bled?

@brianzaborowski2724 8 лет назад

Much easier and faster to use a Mityvac than screw around like this. Plus that way you will also have it on hand when it comes time to do your car/truck.

@kosta2177 6 лет назад

Which model would you recomend?

@Youngsoldier93 9 лет назад

It's Lemmy!!! The coolest dude on RevZ xD

@Youngsoldier93 9 лет назад

***** :D

@pauliahonen4970 Год назад

How does the air bubble go to the bottom? What if i have it on the top?

@michor10 8 лет назад

Thanks a bunch, Lemmy!!

@juniorregis9056 6 лет назад

Lemme, 3 letters, ABS. Got a 09cbr1000 abs, and the brakes feel is crappie. I've bled brakes before but never abs systems. Any advice

@thewitchertales 2 года назад

Good tutorial however do not let the lever go down to the bar you could on rare instances invert the master cylinder puston

@germwire90 4 года назад

I accidentally released the front brake lever with it open. Now I have no pressure. Any help?

@Luis92r 2 года назад

Can you mix break fluid if it's the same DOT?

@markpowell4374 6 лет назад

Excellent video. Well done.

@danielmagdziarz7440 5 лет назад

Excellent tutorial!

@mdgh367 5 лет назад

Thanks Lemmy, love you long time.

@EnriqueValienteEMPrankz 3 года назад

hewy guys quick question, so i bought a 2017 ninja 300, brand new, after 6k miles decided not to drive it anymore, everything was working fine, i decided to test drive it the other day and front brakes won't break at all. at all. front pads are still 70% not even 50. replaced the brake fluid, bleed the system and it still won't work... is really soft when i press the pedal, back brakes are still working

@TheThornes 7 лет назад

thank you. brilliantly explained

@KemDIY 6 лет назад

What a great video thanks!!!! Subscribed. Two questions: 1) when would you bleed the master cylinder for normal maintenance? Or is it just if you are replacing that part. 2) for modern bikes where there is integrated braking for front and rear is the process using front brake for entire process? Thanks!!!!

@DiegoMartinez-vc5xy 8 лет назад

Hey there. I was following your directions but I when I opened the screw at the brake caliper I kept on pumping the lever. Now it won't brake, how would I go about fixing that.