Doing this today, thanks for the tutorial! Pivot pegs are the best! I installed mine with the spacer on the opposite side to further lower the C of G for off-road, worked great! Just have to switch the respective springs.

Perfect timing - thx, always enjoy your videos; informative & clear. Edit: Just changed the brake pads & flushed the brake fluid out, all taking less than 30min! It probably goes without saying but make sure the exhaust is cold, I scored a blister on my finger for my efforts

Love the socket against the caliper trick, thanks!

Great "How too..." videos Albe. I own a 2012 BMW F800GS. I often come to your KZread videos before doing my maintenance. Thanks.

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, my videos might not be perfect, but at least you know what to expect when you do your own bike.

Another great easy to follow video, keep it up Albe :-)

Thanks for this very useful tutorial.

@AlbesADV

Жыл бұрын

No problem 😀👍

Thank you so much! I managed to change the pads and the liquid all by my self. With your help!

@AlbesADV

3 жыл бұрын

Good job 😀👍

thanks for that will do my rear brakes myself now... made look realy easy....

Awesome videos buddy, i learned so much stuff form ur channel! 👍

@AlbesADV

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you AlternateRock1 😀👍

Well done. I'm confident that I can tackle this myself after watching this video!

@christheodoridis982

3 жыл бұрын

@Dean Ronan You're right, no one cares.

@AlbesADV

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, those comments are like a game of wack-a-mole, I report one and 3 more pop up. I guess robocalls made their way into comments, it's f@king disgrace

Good job!

Thanks so much Albe! This was the firat time I've worked on my 2017 F800 GS and it was a huge success! Greetings and thanks from Oceanside, CA!

@AlbesADV

2 жыл бұрын

No problem Michael, I love Oceanside 👍

@mycbtguy

Жыл бұрын

@@AlbesADV Hi Albe, A little off subject but I need to replace the gas cap on my 2017 F800GS. The stock cap is very poorly designed and I've broken it twice in 4yrs. Do you know of any after-market gas caps that would do the trick on this bike? There ar elots of options but fitment is definitely a concern. Thanks! Mike

@AlbesADV

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, unfortunately I don't, I'm pretty sure there must be one out there but I don't know which one

@mycbtguy

Жыл бұрын

@@AlbesADV Thanks Albe!

Probably my favorite channel for these simpler repairs. I'm hoping you do one for the bigger maintenance scheduled at 12,000/24,0000 miles (valves, cylinder gasket, etc). Anyway, I'd love to make the ride down to SoCal, if possible, when you hit 5,000 subs.

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds good, only 1100 subs to go

Thank you for this video

man! thank you so much from Russia! your video is perfect! i mean.. i really have seen a lot of videos where i can't see anything, but yours is very good!! Thanks!!!

@AlbesADV

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😀👍

@nicksolomon3544

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree! Great Quality video!

Wow, I would have never guessed the rear brake pads would need changing so soon. Thanks, I'll need to take a look at mine (7k miles).

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

I use the rear brake a lot, especially off-road

Amazing!

Great tip on that socket and clamp trick.

@ResilienceOnPurpose

4 жыл бұрын

Really solid video all around actually. Thanks for the product links too. I'll be getting one of those brake pedals.

@AlbesADV

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathan 😀👍

@AlbesADV

4 жыл бұрын

Looks like you are wearing an aviation headset in the picture.

@ResilienceOnPurpose

4 жыл бұрын

@@AlbesADV I am. I asked the pilot if I could ride up front on a small commercial flight from where I live. He said yes 👍

@AlbesADV

4 жыл бұрын

cool man 🛩👍

Nice job. Do You have any videos with tips on how to change the rear brake lever?

@AlbesADV

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Michal, no not yet

Once again Albe, Great video! I live in the Inland Empire, please reply back when you set up the Ride.

@AlbesADV

4 жыл бұрын

Will do, thanks for watching 👍

Channel Locks is the pliers you are using. Never heard them called plumbers pliers. Thank you for the video.

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

Aka, Tongue-and-groove pliers, water pump pliers, adjustable pliers, groove-joint pliers, arc-joint pliers, Multi-Grips, tap or pipe spanners, gland pliers. Lol, they have more names than Spanish aristocrats.

Also grease the brake pins for corrosion

Another great video. Has anyone found a reasonably priced folding rear brake solution so it doesn't bend in the event of tip over etc?

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

I haven't found anything yet but I haven't been looking hard either, I guess I'll wait until I break it 😁

Thanx! Love the accent, italy? I LOVE ITALY! :D

@AlbesADV

3 жыл бұрын

Thanx man 😀🇮🇹

Hi Albe, thanks for you video, very useful. I instaled the rear brake pads as indicated in your video, however, the pads are very tight and do not let the rear wheel move free. is this normal? How could I adjust them so there is more space between the pad and the rotor?

@AlbesADV

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, make sure the spring clip didn't move out of place. Let me know

Hey Albe, another great video. Your videos have really inspired me to have a go at servicing my F800GS by myself. I have two questions... 1. Do you intend doing a video on the front brake pads? 2. I serviced my whole back wheel and changed my tyre last week, behind the sprocket there are 4 rubber blocks like 2 parts joined together... two of mine were split apart at the joint, does it matter? Thanks for your help!

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

I will do the front as well, but they are only at 50% of their life so I’ll use them a little longer before replacing them. I’ve heard referring to those rubber blocks as “monkey nuts”, lol, they are actually called “absorbers”, but 🐵🥜 sounds funny so I’m gonna keep using it. They are joined together so they stay in place while accelerating and braking, if they are apart they might move more and wear out faster. They are kind of expensive, around $25 each, but keep an eye on it and replace them if they are visibly wore out. 👍🏼

@chrischunsi

5 жыл бұрын

Will do! Thanks for the rapid reply and keep up the great work. Any way enough Chit chat.. 😁 got to get the bike ready for some off road play at the weekend 👍🏻

I'm getting this done at the dealers tomorrow front and rear

just wondering, after using c-clamp to push the piston in and replace the pads. is the piston coming out automatically or I have to adjust it?

@AlbesADV

4 жыл бұрын

When you push the piston back in, the brake fluid goes back into the reservoir and once you are done you just have to push the brake pedal or lever so that the fluid will flow back to the caliper and the piston will push out. 😀👍

Is there brake fluid that is part of the abs system that needs to be changed also ?

@AlbesADV

Жыл бұрын

The fluid in the ABS pump is minimal, besides, when the pump is not working the fluid is free to pass thru.

You don't have to check the ABS system with the OBDlink after flushing the brake system?

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

Not according to the maintenance manual

Hi Albe! Does this replace the brake fluid in the ABS system too?

@AlbesADV

4 жыл бұрын

I believe it should replace most of it.

So my caliper itself is not moving.what's the size of the clamp you used albe?.. Thanks for your always help :)

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

I’m not really sure what size it is, and the clamp itself doesn’t have any markings on it.

@m.henawy

5 жыл бұрын

@@AlbesADV ok no worries thanks mate :)

2005 bmw f650gs does not hold at the first press rear brake holds at the second press.we couldn't get the air in the brake system. Abs brain can also be air?How do we get the air in the abs system? or rear master cylinder problem?

@AlbesADV

4 жыл бұрын

If the brake doesn't hold at first pump, there is definitely a problem with the system. To get the air from the ABS pump you need a gadget like GS911 or motoscan and run the pump while you bleed the brakes. As a first step I would try to bleed the brakes all the way, when you are sure there is no more air in the system, if the problem persists, it's time to troubleshoot the pump or the caliper. I hope you can solve the problem

What up Albe! What’s a good adventure bike for a short dude. Cuz that bike in person is huge.

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

Most of the adventure bikes are pretty tall, if I were you I would look for a light one and not worry about the seat height, a light bike it's easier to maneuver around. Anyone out there with a suggestion for Lee?

@lgen626

5 жыл бұрын

Albe's Adv I guess that makes sense. Clearance being important and all. I guess the only thing to do is get out there and start test driving some.

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

Yup, that is it. Are you thinking long haul tipe of bike or day ride road/off-road kind?

I replaced 2 rear break pads and 1 front in a year on daily commute. Is it normal they don’t wear out evenly? Is there something wrong with my riding behavior? Do “experienced” rider wears out both pads evenly?

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

No, it's normal, the front load is distributed between 2 calipers and 4 pads that are bigger as well therefore requires less effort to stop, while the rear caliper and pads are much smaller.

My brake pins are damaged because the corrosion so the brake pads do not back easely staying pressing the disc. Where do I find these pins?

@AlbesADV

4 жыл бұрын

Check bikebandit.com they usually have a whole bunch of OEM parts hard to find. 👍

Hi Albe, how many miles lasted the rear pads in your bike ?

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

About 7500miles, I could have probably stretch them to 8000 miles safely

@medicencoco1418

5 жыл бұрын

More or less they lasted the same in my bike. 7600 miles to the limit (1mm thick). A lot of them in the city with 2 up. Thanks a lot Regards from Argentina

Mine doesn't fit 😭 even with piston all the way in, any recommendations?

@AlbesADV

Жыл бұрын

The caliper doesn't fit back in with the new pads? That is very weird 😳

@sesarman

Жыл бұрын

@@AlbesADV yes very weird, the piston was all the way in and only the external side would fit, after trying a bunch more times it finally loosened up on the inside as well, thanks for the response.

Albe, good day, seems you change the stock disk breake, I would like to do the same, can you tell me tre brand or where can I get them.

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

I replaced it with a Galfer disk that I bought on amazon. You can see the installation on one of my “spare rim set up videos” it’s 3 of them, here is the link for the first one kzread.info/dash/bejne/i3dtttp-Ydq-pdI.html there might be a link in the description for the Galfer brake disk as well.

which pad u recommend ?

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

I usually buy EBC pads

@m.henawy

5 жыл бұрын

@@AlbesADV thanks Albe

@oesda

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlbesADV one question, why did you use the organic ones (FA213) and not the sintered ones (FA213HH)?

@AlbesADV

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Oscar, today brake pads all perform well, at least well enough for non race applications, I chose organic because they are softer and therefore easier on the rotors, quieter, give a stronger initial bite, (although they fade in high heat situations) and cost less. If I was installing pads on a performance bike, I.E. the Aprilia Tuono, I wouldn’t have chosen the organic, but for the F800GS the organic pads are more than enough since I don’t plan on racing it anytime soon and comfort and economy are the main characteristics I’m looking for on an adventure/touring bike.

Dude! To properly flush/bleed this ABS brake system you need to use the diagnostic tool to run the ABS motor. Otherwise air and/or old brake fluid will still be trapped in the system.

@AlbesADV

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Scot, the Pump just meters flow based on wheel travel and traction loss. The fluid still goes from the reservoir to the brake calipers. At least that's my understanding of it. Otherwise if the pump would prevent the fluid to go through, the new fluid from the reservoir would not make it to the caliper when you bleed them without activating the ABS pump.

@flyingscotsman57

4 жыл бұрын

Albe's Adv The gs-911 tool has a “bleed brakes” function, that actuates the abs, for a reason, no?

@AlbesADV

4 жыл бұрын

Scot Campbell I’m sure the German engineers have a whole bunch of reasons to actuate the abs pump, I’m just saying that a “do it yourself” mechanic can get away with just bleeding the brakes the old fashion way and the amount of fluid trapped in the abs pump is minimal.