Remember that, when putting the brake calipers back on, finger tighten the bolts, and pull the brake lever until they’re well seated in the discs, and with the brake lever pulled tighten and torque the bolts, this makes sure the brake pads are well aligned and wear evenly, don’t just put them on and torque everything down.

@tiredofit9091

3 жыл бұрын

Best advice here! Thanks

@Ladosligese

2 жыл бұрын

sweet advice, never thought of doing that .. we all learn something new no matter how old we get :D

@LucasStephens

2 жыл бұрын

Dave moss has a great video on this where he walks through the process of putting the front wheel back on and making sure it is aligned

@Graszhoppa

2 жыл бұрын

This is only for the front brakes right? The rears work different. They always have a little play.

@CurvedSlightly

Жыл бұрын

That does exactly fcuk-all, and is 100% wrong.

“With some soapy water” me who watches Chris fix almost religiously *HEY GUYS*

@suggestmean6026

3 жыл бұрын

I am also a huge fan of Chris Fix

@strahinjamojsilovic6091

3 жыл бұрын

@@suggestmean6026 me to

@benst2594

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! I said Soapy wooder in my mind

@steve00alt70

Жыл бұрын

@@suggestmean6026 does chris fix only fixes cars?

Channel is so criminally underrated on god. Well I can say I was here before he blows up

Hint about the stiffer bristles: Trim them down with a good knife or scissors. Shorter bristles tend to be stiffer. Also, generally when cleaning brakes you need to re-grease the slide pins that the calipers ride on and a smidge of it on the places where the pads touch the spring plates. Only use grease made for brake applications.

Be warned: Many brake cleaners should never be sprayed onto rubber parts. The cleaner might dry out the seals, which in turn will lead to leaking calipers. And that’s far worse/more dangerous than dirty and squealing brakes.

@justanotherbiker9531

3 жыл бұрын

I know this brake cleaner well and it's suitable for rubber seals. I imagine cheaper ones might eat thru tho.

@unemployedducatista9997

3 жыл бұрын

Use brake cleaner only for the rotors. Spray it onto a clean rag and wipe the rotors, don't splash everywhere like on this video. Brake cleaners can damage paint.

@LOREGUINNESS

3 жыл бұрын

What do You recommend for rubber parts? Thanks in advance

@chriscs9080

3 жыл бұрын

@@LOREGUINNESS silicone spray is the best for rubber parts

@NINedStark

3 жыл бұрын

Some people says Plastic conditioner is better than Silicone

Man this guy is the best motorcycle KZreadr you do professional reviews very artistic editing hope the uk is good for you

Best thing to happen on a Friday!

cleaned mine out just yesterday, definitely notice the difference. as always, great vid man!

well after watching this video, my OCD kicked in too.... I am cleaning my calipers tomorrow.... Thanks again !!!..... Best satisfying vlog on youtubr ..... CHAOS CAUSES !!!

Awesome!!! I learned a lot from your channel bro! Looking forward to watch more of your DIY’s and cleaning stuff with your new MC. Cheers!

Another quality video chaos!🙌

Always love what you do with your videos

Seems to make sense and approach seems logical and effective. Following Dave Moss suggestion for properly seating the pads also seems to make sense and I can’t see any downside for following Dave’s procedure. Good advice and video.

he knows stuff. using "soapy wooder" 🤟

@burhanuddinferoze2405

3 жыл бұрын

Chris fix, my man

@jamesmantovani8620

3 жыл бұрын

ChrisFix my guy

Nice job Dude!! I have to do a front fork re-seal this weekend and now I know I will be cleaning that front brake... In fact that's how I knew I had a oily fork cause even though it was the right fork oil got all over the front disc... The front instantly did not want to do its thing, but no noise or pad sounds... It was the oil... Thanx dude!!!

Love your videos, very informational and fun to watch!!

Nissin calipers looked quite easy to disassemble. Might try it on my street twin. Any useful tips?

Miss the sound of the R1, its good that the sound of the R1 is on the intro❤

It is so cool to see how much u love your bike

Old tooth brush works good for cleaning the inside of the pistons (as it’s right angled), nice vid man

Well done this a very good video for Motorcylists and definitely gets my approval!

Another great video buddy!🤟🏼

As always dude really enjoyed your video 😊 you’re channel has grown greatly over the last couple of years and might i say very well deserved to 👍🏻. Don’t think it’s going to be to long before you hit the 100k mark 🤗🤗🤗🤗 Adam 🇬🇧

@johnDukemaster

11 ай бұрын

209 now!

Love your videos bro , keep em coming 💪

Your video presentation is awesome dude.

Thanks a lot, my front brake and my clutch feels almost the same for me inspite of changing my pads. I'll definitely give this method a try.

@PkwyDrive13

3 жыл бұрын

Did you properly bed and break in the pads?

Very nice job with this vid sir! The more I watched, the more inspired I got, even to the verge of frenzy, then my heart sank like a brick in water. The issue? Within a 1000 miles they will probably be filthy again, but I am undaunted. I will clean my KLR brakes as per your instruction, then let the chips fall where they may. Thanx again sir!

Very helpful and enjoyable video!

Any 44 teeth fans notice the JHS Racing sticker on the front forks?

Kudos Bro. This cleaning is "maintenance".

Loved this AD for muc-off.

It is always a good practice to keep your braking system in optimal working conditions. I always clean mine at every oil change and go even further. First I remove the majority of the dust just like you are showing. then I push the pistons out just enough to reveal the grime that seats just above the seals. Then with a lot of patience, I rotate all pistons one by one to ensure that everything is perfectly clean and with a bit of rubber grease I moisture the seals and exercise all pistons in and out until they move evenly inside the caliper. That is OCD! But I don't regret it!

@CurvedSlightly

Жыл бұрын

You're misunderstanding how callipers work, the pistons don't slide on seals, the seals slide on the inside of the calliper, there is hardly any movement, the pistons only slide when the pads wear, the seals wouldn't last very long if they did. It's pretty pointless greasing the pistons unless you like attracting more brake dust and crap? Oh, you do? Right, OK.

@pedrosousa7493

Жыл бұрын

@@CurvedSlightly let's agree to disagree. 🤔 Cannot quite see how the seals slide inside: 1. because they seat snug on the groves and 2: like you said, hardly move. Yes, your correct when you say the pistons move according the wear, but not only. They also retract, even if only a fraction of a mm, when you release the lever. So, for sure the pistons slide on the seals. As for the greasing, I don't know what you understood, but maybe smearing is more appropriate. For some reason it's done on the factory but hey, everyone does what it thinks to be the best. As long you feel comfortable with your technique, I'll be too.😉

Little tip .. push the pistons out a little, then clean :) good video !

@tiredofit9091

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, then you remove the lip of grime on the piston next to the caliper! Great tip!

@CurvedSlightly

Жыл бұрын

Bad tip, but thanks 4 playing tho, m8.

Bro, nice content and thanks for sharing the good tips in your video 🤗👌

Thus video came at a great time! I was just starting to notice that my rear break is getting slightly spongey, so i was thinking that i either needed to change the pads, or clean the calipers

I think it's time to get cleaning then... Nice work! 👌🏻

i almost forgot those.. i'll check it soon..

Nice video to watch and very useful, indeed. Thank you. I do clean my calipers in the course with every tire replacement since I noticed how sticky my front wheel was on my Ducati SS a couple of years ago. Since I have adopted the habit of regular cleaning up to twice a year, I never again noticed the stickiness. BTW, I was afraid to use break cleaner in the first place because of potential damage to the break piston sealings. (No clue how the solvent reacts with the rubber of the sealings.) Instead I do the first round of cleaning, targeting the excessive dirt, using a rim cleaner gel which I let soak in for about 5 minutes, then soapy water for the final wash and finally plain water.

This is very helpful bc i do have problems whit my front brakes right now

@truantray

21 күн бұрын

Few people read the manual and realize OEM brake lines need replacing every 4 years.

That Was A Sneak Peak Of New Handle Bar Coming On The Beast From ProTaper!⚠️

Good video my bro keep up the 🔥🔥🔥 content

What make are those paddock stands? They look nice

try a toothbrush next time. and wow that front wheel really spun for so long?? on the stock bearings?

I was waiting for your video...Good work

I'm in the process of re-building my front caliper at the moment. This comprises a complete strip of all components, of which there aren't that many, pistons, slide plate, and bleed screw, a thorough clean out of all gunk, grease and general grime. Then re-assemble with new rubber slide boots, bleed screw and pressure and Dust seals (The dust seals are missing completely!) using a re-build kit which has all the nessecary parts for the job. Brake calipers are generally pretty simple assemblies and this job shouldn't pose any great challenges to even the novice mechanic. The most difficult part is the removal of the piston/s but if you pump the brake lever until they are quite a long way out (Not too far, mind...) it makes the job a lot easier.

You should really regrease the spring plate pins and backs of the pads to make sure nothing will seize and to have to clean less regularly and maintain smooth movment

@disekjoumoer

2 жыл бұрын

You really shouldn't grease the back of the pads. They get hot enough to go over the grease's drop point where the grease will melt and run off. That can be super dangerous.

Just cleaned rear caliper yesterday! Well I am not using the break cleaner stuff...and it was more rebuilding than cleaning. I dismantled ever single part, cleaned and polished to better than new before reassembling with new pad...that were just too big to fit. Using a file was the cure...

@antalgyori6744

2 жыл бұрын

"Using a file was the cure." 😂👍

Man !!! Its 2 am I can't sleep and I now have the need clean my much loved guzzi brakes !!! Lol cool vid keep up the good work

Thanks dude! Mine are definitely due. 7k never touched the brakes

If you are going to the level of removing pads you may as well take the pistons out, strip the caliper and then do seals and regrease the pin and the seals and if your doing that you may as well check the discs and bleed the brakes and this is how a 20m clean becomes an 8 hour job.

@johnnyappleseedz422

Жыл бұрын

...or like me, making a 20-minute job into an 8-hour Episode of several more to follow, resulting in a week's worth of time tackling one job. Awaiting parts does not count. Hahaha

Thank you!

Nice advise 😃👍

Can we use chain cleaner as break cleaner ?

Now that you mention it I could have only 3 out of 4 pistons working in one caliper without realising if the grime is causing an issue and I am OCD so when I next change my breaks I will DO THIS. BUT another warning. my girlfriend had her caliper cleaned by a garage and her only front brake caliper for her 125 failed while she was riding. Very scary for her thank god she was going at low speeds but this was due to them scratching the piston or potentially scratching a seal somehow. This is why I don't like to clean the calipers as I feel you may do more harm than good but now I think of it... it's probs worth doing if you want the best out of your breaks. P.S When the pads are removed you should of pumped the break to extend the pistons all the way to clean all the pistons. :) And after cleaning I would recommend reassembly and then pumping the breaks loads to make sure nothing is leaking.

Force pistons out slightly after caliper clean and scrub pistons with brake fluid and roothbrush helps lubricate and clean. Nice vid

@johnnyappleseedz422

Жыл бұрын

Lubricate with brake fluid on external surfaces? 😮

Mate thanks for the video. This procedure is often neglected by riders. The rear is always dirtier. My last clean was a week ago after a 2000 km trip. And I used the soapy water and an old toothbrush. Brake cleaner adds the final touch to this crispy well sleeping feeling. Stopping the bike is as important as all the other things we like to do on2 wheels, right?!?

what are the sizes of those break pad star bolts

where did you get that bike stands from?

Shouldn't you lube the guides and pistons before re-assembly?

Did you notice any difference in braking performance after cleaning?

How do you put the reatining clip back on I didn't see that? Or will I know once I take caliper off? Haven't took mine apart yet..wanted to make sure i could do it properly. Never done this before. Bikes been stood few yrs for multiple reasons. So need to give it alot of attention to bring it back to life. Thanks. Loved this video

@eaurius7638

9 ай бұрын

You will definitely find out when you disassemble, but essentially, there are holes in the pin and you slip the retaining clips through those holes to prevent any adverse movement.

Hi there, I keep a few large cardboard cartons that I have carefully cut the tap lengths and the glued/stapled bit. I lay the whole thing out flat and use it as a “shitty stuff” catch all when cleaning/maintaining chains and brakes, changing engine oil or brake fluid This way anything that hits that lovely cement floor won’t have black carbon or graphite deposits in it to make life depressing after the massive high of sparkling clean rotors and callipers The cardboard dries out and can be used many times

@johnnyappleseedz422

Жыл бұрын

I bought a 12-gallon plastic tough container at Walmart. Placed directly under the caliper with a large industrial black garbage bag behind it tucked in between the shock, radiator, and fairing as a backsplash protector. I use two spray bottles; one water with soap. The other only water. All spray or grime run off that drops from the caliper or off the plastic bag falls directly into the 12-gallon container. Zero mess except for my grimy hands which eventually get cleaned as I go while using the degreasing soapy water.

what if my bike is brand new? should I grab a nice master cylinder and steel lines anyway?

Can i use break/disc cleaner while the caliper are still on the bike with breakpads inside?

Dang I didn't even know you had to clean brake callipers. Thanks for the info!

I am wondering if steam cleaner could make cleaning easier and bring better results

Wouldnt spray brake cleaner straight onto the caliper, can dry out the rubber seals... However cleaning the pads and disks with it could likely make a difference if they are dirty

a short 10mm bolt, and a couple of washers come in handy, tighten it in to the bobbins, so the bobbins can be rotated, and sprayed with brake cleaner, as the brake dust seizes them up if not cleaned out!

How frequently we have to clean the brake calipers?

Just love to watch your videos 🤩🤪

Buy brake cleaner in 5l container and use a plant sprayer, it’s a lot cheaper than little cans

I got my sport bike 4 years ago, and never once I cleaned the brakes. My front brake has started making brushing noises even when the brakes are not actuated. I guess this is the right time to get those bad boys cleaned up

I just cleaned my caliper before this video. One tip is, the detailing brush doesnt really clean the surface. What u can do is put a cable tight on the top part of the bristle to make it hard and really clean your intended surface.

Great content, I have a question. Is there a specific time to do that, like after a few months or years? Or that depends on your covered distance. I'm asking you that because I haven't done that yet.

@Mike-om4ro

3 жыл бұрын

I'd personally do a deep clean like this every 10,000kms or every year. It takes a while for brake dust to build up and start causing problems. All depends on how hard you ride the brakes 😁

@MaKhMoKh

3 жыл бұрын

Michael Martyn will I didn’t reach 10K but its been 2 years and thats because we don’t Ride much in my country cause its really Hot ( 55 Degree ) and more than that in Summer and winter is almost 4 months.

Shouldn't you also apply some copper lube onto the pin?

4:08 I shit u not their chain lube smells like berries, idk wtf they are snorting over at Muc-off but it makes me love to lube chain cos it smells so good lol

So does it brake better now?

Wee bit copper grease on the pins and back of the pads, when replacing them. Clean the calliper with soapy water just and have the bucket over it then your floor not get covered in Shite. A tiny spray of brake cleaner then, no need for over kill

No copper grease behind the pads?

Nice, cool and usefull tutorials.. Btw u really are a funny guy.. 😂😂

I see a JHS Racing sticker, looks like that bike was / is being well looked after!

I start with iron fall out wheel cleaner and hot soapy water. Remove any rubbers, clean and a dab of rubber grease. Brake cleaner and stiff bristle toothbrush (not on the rubbers obs) I use a little thread lock when the bolts go back in.

Any ideas why my new brake pads squeek at low speed under trafic lights?

How do you know JHS Racing bro? I just assumed from the accent you were in RSA. Awesome crew aren't they? Great vid, thanks mate.

How about with steam cleaning bro?

Liked & subscribed, great fun & informative video, look forward to all your content, gonna do my brakes this weekend, speed safe, Aloha, Kenneth

That's so weird, literally cleaned mine yesterday and replaced my pads lol

love from India brother!!!!!!

How about old tooth brushes ? For stiffer bristles

@antalgyori6744

2 жыл бұрын

I use tooth brushes. They are better for scrubbing dirt out of recessed areas in the brake caliper than the straight brushes shown in the video.

Yeah they sell the stuff at the auto parts store called brake cleaner. Works wonders. Use that.

I use methylated spirits, does anyone know if methyl violet leaves any residue bc I'm tired of distilling mine in case they do.

100k play button coming soon

I find cheap firm toothbrushes get into alot of the hard to get places

A few minutes cleaning makes a world of difference. Hate seeing dirty bikes. 👍🏼

Soon: in 5 minutes, after I grab a bucket, cloth and brush. Thanks for the simple video and enjoyable clean brakes :)

best channels on youtube "chaos causes" & "fortnine"

@jason_a7420

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget ol' yammie noob

@justanotherbiker9531

3 жыл бұрын

@@jason_a7420 meh, he's not what he used to be

@jason_a7420

3 жыл бұрын

@@justanotherbiker9531 yeah that's true. But its still a good channel

Brother just because ur an experienced rider. Pls guide me. In My cbr250r . C-abs the brakes even upon pressing hard does not make the motorcycle stop effectively. The brake pads gives a sound of a sort of slipping. I have opened up the brake callipers and cleaned them. Also I have bleed the front and the rear brake s. Also the second bleeding nipple on the front callipers. Is it because of the brake pads or something else in the brakes system. I am unable to locate the cause of this ineffective brakes that even on pressing the brakes too hard the bike does not stops immediately. It slows down but does not stops immediately and therefore the abs is not working because of that.Can anyone suggest the solution?

Nice Video 👌🏻👌🏻

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can it gets cleaned with kerosene+water? Its hard and bit expensive to get brake cleaner in my town (Sabah) with shipping restrictions and lockdowns. I used kerosene+water to clean my chain.

@antalgyori6744

2 жыл бұрын

Liquid dish soap or car wash soap works well.