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How To Change Motorcycle Brake Pads
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It should go without saying that your motorcycle brakes, as with brakes of just about any mode of transportation above an introductory pair of rollerskates, is pretty darn important. On the hierarchy of motorcycle gear that you want to work at peak performance, your brakes should be near the top of the list, and by “near the top” we mean, “the top, or at least tied for it.” In this edition of the RevZillaTV “How To” series, Lemmy hits on some common aspects of a proper brake change in an attempt to get you started. While this article is in no way a comprehensive education in the brake arts, it will help get you thinking of the right questions to ask yourself and hopefully give you a starting point from which to build.

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@RevZilla 8 лет назад

+Jordan Hoffman Well, when you're changing pads on your bike, you don't have to take the wheels off haha! Seriously, though, there isn't much different. -DrewZilla

@dylanhalverston5819 8 лет назад

+RevZilla what about drum brakes

@RevZilla 8 лет назад

With drum brakes, you generally have to remove the wheel. -DrewZilla

@dylanhalverston5819 8 лет назад

ok thanks i have a project to fix up its a 1978 ds80 80cc. it was used for on/off road but now it's rusty and tank has big bents in it but as i sayed project bike. thank you so much that you read the comments i hope you read this

@LaSalseraSensual 3 года назад

Omg! I love you! Thanks for this video! I'm going to be changing my bike's brake pads, have done so in a car, now time to do it on my bike. 🏍✌💯💝

@CarbonStinger 3 года назад

Did you push in the pistons in this video?

@michaelgarcia-yd8rd 8 лет назад

Can't believe I ever paid a shop to do this job, Thanks Lemmy

@wardwagar863 5 лет назад

not quite the Lemmy I grew up with but I like where you are going!

@wardwagar863 5 лет назад

holy crap I just sw the name tag. For clarity, Lemmy is the name of the singer/bass player from Motorhead, a nickname from when he was all poor and used to ask everyone if they would "lemme a fiver".

@joemann7971 3 года назад

I don't even pay a shop to do the brakes on my cars, and those require a lot more work. You don't even need to take off the wheel or lift it. You live and learn.

@BAsed_AFro 2 года назад

"Kucklehead's garage" will always be there for you!

@JustGresh 7 лет назад

I feel like with Lemmy I can learn anything and be confident doing it.

@joeycouto6870 7 лет назад

I'm the even smaller group. I don't even have a bike; I'm just watching videos.

@ADR343 5 лет назад

lol

@tristan3456 4 года назад

BIKELESS BROS UNITE

@trinidad7632 3 года назад

Same no bike....yet. Researching first

@zaneklein8748 3 года назад

Got one yet ?

@joemann7971 3 года назад

There might be more bikeless bros watching these than you think. Since buying a used small CC bike is the easiest and cheapest way to start your motorcycling career, knowing how to do basic maintenance on a bike is pretty important. You don't want to start learning on a dangerous bike. Brakes, oil change, new chain and sprocket might be things you change before you even start riding. Even if the bike is in great shape, those are things you either want to change or at least have an idea if they are still in good shape before start riding. If you crash, it should be because you lack the skill. It shouldn't be because the bike was trying to kill you.

@Jrock420blam 7 лет назад

You've apparently never seen me put butter and jelly on my toast friend!!!

@jakehart7617 5 лет назад

Jrock420blam I was thinking the same. Quarter container of pb and half a gallon of jelly. Per slice lol

@andrewlawson3798 3 года назад

I actually spread my bread on my bp&j 🙆🏻‍♂️

@williamcundiff 8 лет назад

Lemmy must realize that brake jobs are very important, hence not having a beer or drink in the episode. That is probably a good choice. Anyways, thanks for another helpful video.

@billmackey8388 6 лет назад

It's easy to learn though

@TheGreatJafa 7 лет назад

Seriously, thank you for all you do. Really new to the whole self-servicing my own motorcycle type of deal (outside of an oil change) so it's nice to know that something that has always terrified me (brake changes) is definitely not hard.

@nymetsfan912 3 года назад

Revzilla has been my go-to for parts and any info I need on maintenance for years. The other day I ordered new rear brake pads and decided to check my order history and my god I’ve spent thousands here. I’ve owned 6 motorcycles in the last 8 years and have customized every one.

@patclarke6688 4 года назад

Most helpful video I’ve seen on RU-vid, I feel instantly confident to change my pads, I only just started riding.

@MacMashPotato 7 лет назад

dont forget, taking the cap off the brake cylinder would probably help you push those pistons in.

@9nbreaker 8 лет назад

Wow! Thank you for this very informational vid! I was actually intimidated in looking into brake pad replacement, but your explanation of the whole process is very confidence inspiring. Thank you once again!

@0YouCanCallMeAl0 8 лет назад

You forgot to mention to check the brake fluid level before pushing the pistons in, you might overflow :)

@edged_mindset 3 года назад

overflow? it's a closed system

@etaybokish 3 года назад

It’s not air-tight, oil can flow thru your brake fluid (cylinder?) top container thing. Happened to me today when replacing brake fluid.

@sick5642 2 года назад

True.

@jase8943 2 года назад

@@etaybokish it absolutely should be air tight. If it overflowed then you must have had the resevoir lid off because brake fluid does not compress it would naturally flow out the top so .....that wasnt very smart.

@philmcclenaghan7056 2 года назад

@@etaybokish of course it's air tight. It has to be so tight that under enormous hydraulic pressure nothing leaks out. That's it's entire job.

@Tarsnakes 7 лет назад

Thanks for the video Lemmy. You inspired me to change the rear pads on my Kawasaki ZX14R and it could not have been easier. 10-15 minutes all up. Outer pad was more worn than the inner. Thanks again, I really apreciate your maintenance vids.

@WisdomInExperience 8 лет назад

Thanks a lot for this video. I was able to install my front brake pads successfully. I came here to find out the trick to push the caliper cylinders back and I got it.

@RobbieMarks231 6 лет назад

What do I do if I've pulled the break lever please help!

@1scott921 6 лет назад

So what did you do? Or you're still out of ride?

@TrinityCompilations 3 года назад

@@1scott921 we shall never know

@JLwing2010 6 лет назад

Nice presentation, Lemmy. Thank you Revzilla for going the extra mile to help us riders enjoy the road more than the workshop! 👍

@connormayhew5735 4 года назад

I’ve always been that guy who takes his bike to the mechanic and get these jobs done because I’ve had no confidence to do it myself. Watching this Lemmy has made it look much simpler then the monstrous job I thought it was!

@bigduphusaj162 8 месяцев назад

as an ex bike mechanic and raced in the R6 cup 2 decades ago i can confirm 100% that bike mechanics dont always do the job right and they certainly arent cleaning all your parts thoroughly when they are off. Just so you know that.

@bobkinney2430 4 года назад

Awesome job on this video. Just like anything else, step by step. Some are intimidated as they have never replaced their pads. If you have mechanical aptitude, watch these videos and check your manuals. Not hard to do at all. I even replaced my clutch and clutch springs. The more you learn how to work on your bike, the more you get to know your bike.

@zscraig 8 лет назад

I will be replacing my front pads soon and will definitely be referring to this video in the near future. I genuinely appreciate your enthusiastic and knowledgeable walk-through.

@eduardosilva7304 6 лет назад

Yeah, I've been waisting my money for years when I ask a mechanic to do it, thanks a lot, Lemmy, great video! I'm going for it, now I feel confident enough to try!

@basementsinbangladesh1689 2 года назад

Thanks for the great illustration. I changed the pads on my 2000 Nighthawk with minimal hassle. Probably saved myself $60-$80 which I can now use to buy new stuff for my bike! You guys help to build my confidence to do maintenance myself.

@ifr4zze 5 лет назад

A good tip when putting that type of caliper back together is to put the caliper back on then sliding the pads in from the top, then you don't have to use 3 hands to hold it together. Also check the brakefluid level as you're pushing the calipers in and while you are doing it Also check the brakehose for wears and cracks.

@ghoztedkid 7 лет назад

This are the type of class that I love to take 💙 Thank You Revzilla 💙🔥

@sachabaptista 6 лет назад

Everything you do looks so easy... For "normal" people like me, I think all those mechanic aspects are sort of a mystery, but your videos really show that we can do most of the jobs ourselves and therefore save some $$. For example, I changed the oil on my wife's Kawa a couple weeks ago, it was really quick and easy... A garage would have charged around 200! (in Switzerland).

@zzr1400lee 8 лет назад

Thank you this great video. I normally ask a friend to do jobs like this but you made me realise how easy it is to do when shown correctly. now gonna check out some of your other vids. you saved me money too.

@diamondvargas9907 6 лет назад

This guys is a very good teacher and does things the right way! Thanks for your help and keep doing good quality work without cutting corners as you mentioned. Way to go bro! Thanks again!

@ronnyc8251 5 лет назад

Great video! I was always hesitant to do my brakes on my bike, but after watching this I'm sure I can do it. Thanks you Sir!

@Auctor137 4 года назад

He is really good in front of the camera, great explanation and good speaking. Will check out more videos from you and him, thanks!

@cjla298 5 лет назад

Thanks for the help Lemmy! This video paired with my service manual made everything easy.

@Billy-hx3zi 5 лет назад

Lemmy is the best! Such an informative person, thanks for the DIY videos man! You save a lot of people money

@KungfuTrickster 7 лет назад

Love your videos about maintenance Lemmy, keep doing them mate!

@weetabixharry 4 года назад

This guy is brilliant. Great knowledge and really clear presentation. Always enjoy his videos.

@mt07toooldtowalk42 4 года назад

Your vid is still helping people get to know their bike almost 5 years later, Thanks Lemmy

@Rlyeh_The_Dead 6 лет назад

Life saver, Lemmy. Thanks for this tutorial!

@rossgrubbs4017 8 лет назад

Lemmy is pure greatness! Outstanding video as usual!

@xontheweb2376 6 лет назад

You are eloquent and precise. Thanks for saving me a few bobs and help me be a bigger man with my seldom used tools.

@Roquenmunoz 8 лет назад

That was awesome! Thank you for the video it really gives a new rider a point of reference for do-it-yourself kind of maintenance on a motorcycle.

@ignacioalvillar6304 8 лет назад

Awesome detail explained in plain English resulting in thorough understanding and installs confidence!

@KLP99 6 лет назад

Thanks Lenny. Another great video. I thought I was subscribed, but wasn't. I am now. Between you, Ken Cordon, and Kevin Morris, I'm learning better ways to ride and service my own bike. Yes, I'm learning. I started riding at 14 on a Honda Trail 90 that was given to me if I could fix everything on it. I did. That was in 1969.

@oneanddonetzone3673 2 года назад

Well done! I don’t need to do a brake job on my motorcycle I did one last year but it is so refreshing to always watch somebody and learn from them. Thank you very well done very well explained and explaining some of the pitfalls that guys with not a lot of experience make probably saved money and may be a lifer too God bless you guys thank you

@AlexieCruz 7 лет назад

thanks, with my warrenty up from Harley Davidson, I did my front brakes myself ... got to the ordering new pads, but cleaned the parts, noticed one caliper was sticking more, so I will have to go a little deeper in cleaning, but the video helped me out. Never changed brakes on anything before. ThumbsUp

@shankaran999 4 года назад

Thanks. Great tips and clear instructions for a first timer like me. Thanks Lemmy.

@xAllstar55x 7 лет назад

First video I have ever seen from this channel and I do have to say that your information is wonderful and the way you go into detail as to how parts work and the process itself is great. Definitely subscribed and will watch in the future!

@Razornipple 6 лет назад

Another outstanding video, I always appreciate the way you relate to your audience. Well done

@axs7689 6 лет назад

Informative and simple. Great job Lemmy!

@christopherbrummet4997 8 лет назад

Thanks Lemmy, excellent tutorial!

@bradleymathie1167 6 лет назад

I know my brakes and do them already, but clicked the video for the extra advise you don't normally hear or think of... Again top vid as usual.

@cisium1184 3 года назад

First off, let me say that I like Ari Henning's wrenching videos too. I've followed him since MC Garage and he's great. That said, there is something about Lemmy's tone and the reassurances with which he starts out every video. I inevitably look up wrenching videos in a state of semi-worry about the job ahead, and Lemmy always seems to talk me back to equilibrium.

@johnblaise522 5 лет назад

This is a very well presented and informative video. It really helped me change the brakes on my VFR1200X - Thanks!

@WatchmakerErik 6 лет назад

Great tutorial! When I change brake calipers on my cars, they tend to be quite heavy and the hoses tend to be rubber, so I *always* support them. The best way to do it on a car is with zip ties; So I'd reccomend zip-tying the caliper up so it doesn't hang by the brake line, even if the brake line is tough.

@bigduphusaj162 8 месяцев назад

Bike brake lines are magnitudes stronger and for the weight of the caliper they can take it for fun. Bike brake lines are made in cross ply and radial as they are designed to constantly move and streach so they can take the weight of even a large caliper no problem. The problem with leaving car calipers dangling on the hoses is that the caliper is about 3 ton and the short section of hose is lesser quality than motorbike ones and they dont like bending more than a few inch in one direction. See in any circumstances where your hoses cannot take the weight of a caliper id suggest that your hoses were long by their best and needing replacing anyway. On cars its always the end fittings where it holds onto the hose that get it when you dangle the caliper on the hose alone.. or its when the outer hose has perished enough that cracks are showing it ends up punishing them hairline cracks and sometimes they hold out for 6 month afterwards in that case but it does seriously age them in that case so i agree with you on the car side of things. Bikes you really dont want any weaknesses on the brake lines at all as you fall off motorbikes

@willmoore3931 4 года назад

I watched the J&P Cycles video on changing pads before this and, this is so much more in depth.

@mansjansson9085 7 лет назад

I love your videos, very educational and competitive. Keep them coming please!

@KasperCDK 6 лет назад

Thank you for the video. Just replaced my pads for the first time myself. Easy job.

@petrosaircooled 6 лет назад

Don't forget to open the brake fluid reservoir to remove fluid if necessary from what is being pushed back to the reservoir by the retracted pistons

@802881 5 лет назад

Hey guys, great video, just wanted to let you know that those EBC brake pads don't need silicone/copper grease on the back of the pads, it actually says not to do it on their website: ebcbrakes.com/product/ebc-caliper-brake-lube/ the pads have a copper backing and the grease just catches and traps dirt, I've been running mine dry with no brake noise whatsoever, happy motorcycling!

@kevlarperez 8 лет назад

Thank you for making this video Lemmy

@huyked 7 лет назад

Thanks, Lemmy and Revzilla! Slowly instilling confidence in me so that I can do it myself... and save some money. :D

@pspintoo 8 лет назад

One of the best ,professional n detailed video i have ever seen ,Lemmy you're the BEST. Great job,i may call you some time ,if i need help with my Suzuki Gsxr 600. Thanks

@motomoose9715 8 лет назад

Thanks Lemmy, now I too am ready to rock and roll!

@jeremyrbaker230 4 года назад

Thanks. Just did this on a 1982 Honda Ascot FT500!!!! This worked perfectly.

@jameslevy7686 4 года назад

Zilla, I love how you explain everything but you make it look so simple, please continue what you do.

@funkytrunkfashion 5 лет назад

I'm so grateful for you guys!

@smoovlatino 5 лет назад

Amazing instruction... you're a natural, man.

@joyrebel8201 7 лет назад

Thank you for sharing the very detailed video, I'm a woman and I feel confident I could fix my own brakes if I needed to.

@jimbob2636 6 лет назад

Awesome job on the video. Makes it seem like even I could do it. I guess we'll see in about a week.

@jamzzzist 6 лет назад

Another awesome video from Revzilla

@TomCebula 8 лет назад

we want more +ZLA Lemmy videos! :)

@elgen13 6 лет назад

I really like your tools man! Smooth mechanics.

@edilsonfaberruizrivera7262 6 месяцев назад

GREAT VIDEO LEMMY, super well explained.

@greenfamilyful 7 лет назад

Great video, very helpful!

@thomasheasman9981 3 года назад

Got a new subscriber 😂 I've recently got into motorbikes and replaced my rear brake pads yesterday. No prior experience but seemed self explanatory. Had to take a quick ride out today for job interview and noticed the brake was sticking slightly on the way. I did not clean the pistons or push the pistons all the way back into the caliper housing and would never have thought to lube up the back of the pads or pad pins.... my caliper is slightly different to this one but I think I make have put the shim in slightly off aswell. Now I know where I went wrong I'll go back tomorrow and redo it. Cheers for the vid

@mkruse1058 5 лет назад

Thank you! I always learn something.

@tims9294 7 лет назад

Great video as always Lemmy!

@charlesmanickam6614 2 года назад

Thanks Lammy, excellent teaching and job well done. Learned new things. Charles from Toronto.

@edwinc7824 4 года назад

Coolant flushed, oil changed and new filter, cleaned and lubed chain, bled my brakes. Next up, changing some pads. I'll never pay a shop to do what I mentioned again. Thanks Lemmy!

@itchynights 7 лет назад

such an accessible video. really makes bike maintenance waaaay less intimidating.

@johningrassia576 7 лет назад

Very thorough!!! Thanks Lemmy!!!

@DominusEstOK 8 лет назад

Thanks Lemmy. Great video.

@reef99red 6 лет назад

You're awesome, thanks. Watched this twice then just did it without further reference, you're that good (because generally im rubbish). Being me, of course I didn't use a torque wrench and snapped the bolt on the rear calliper when I was attaching it back to the bike haha. Going to have a go at drilling it out tomorrow. Thanks for the video!

@EastCoastBikerTreads Год назад

Thank you for the straight forward video... I just did mine and they were much easier then I thought...

@brashachilles9725 10 месяцев назад

Professional job, perfectly explained. Thanks.

@wiserigel 4 года назад

You guys are the best. Thank you!

@arielzamler 5 лет назад

Helped me a lot thx

@infinitycl 8 лет назад

I did this I can now stop my bike with out much effort finally lol. Thanks for the tutorial

@halo0001master 8 лет назад

awesome video very helpfull!

@tsmgguy 8 лет назад

Great presentation, thanks!

@SPA926 2 года назад

This was really well made. Thank you.

@jwhite518 8 лет назад

Cool vid. Thanks, Lemmy!

@SDFREDY 8 лет назад

this guys are great teacher, the way he goes thru the process of every single step lol

@xxJaliquexx 3 года назад

You are so efficient in your words I love it

@eswake 7 лет назад

Tip: Having a really hard time getting the (cleaned) pistons back in? Use a clamp with the old pads. Make sure not to crank it hard though, be very soft and insure the clamp isn't directly on the caliber/new pads.