American and Urban Bagger Magazine staff bring you this video tutorial on how to fix your soft brake issues.
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@KodiakCO2 жыл бұрын
Nine years later and this video is STILL invaluable. You helped me rebuild my master cylinder on my 05 EGC. Thanks!
@rhalljr316 жыл бұрын
i like how you took your time to walk through everything and explain everything you were very thorough
@asinamirror22536 жыл бұрын
Why take off the throttle grip? The master cylinder is not even a part of the throttle housing.
@mrminion5775 ай бұрын
Well said,was thinking the same thing! I just redid mine yesterday, you don't even touch the throttle assembly.
@danielcampbell81842 жыл бұрын
Why did you split switch housing and disconnect throttle cables ? Just slacken switch housing screws and slide towards outside 1/2 in or so.
@kentyson45704 жыл бұрын
Also take out the banjo bolt while the MC is still in the handle bars first before twisting that brake line like that .
@autumnstang976 жыл бұрын
Was it necessary to remove the switch housing and throttle cables? I did my MC and only took the MC bracket and banjo bolt off.
@MVW544 жыл бұрын
Important to mention… When the piston is in the rest position, the brake fluid will be balanced via The compensation hole. This compensation hole is very small, clean this compensation hole with a very thin wire of copper, if it would clog… you are guaranteed a dragging caliper, this has already happened to me twice!!! with the Honda CBX 1000. Stay Safe.
@waynegagnon4748 жыл бұрын
really informative, very well done and video is clean and clear, went through every step. THANKS doing a rebuild this spring.
@goddukee4 жыл бұрын
Rebuilt mine and never removed the M/C. It's possible to do it while still on the bars. Looks like a lot of steps here that weren't necessary.
@bubbacole16573 жыл бұрын
Great Video.. Read some of the other comments below. Removing the M/C is a great Idea to clean it completely of all corrosion. Smart to do that!!
@mikeez54554 жыл бұрын
Grip removed? You made the job harder than it should be.
@pxlacgrocky483 жыл бұрын
我也正要更换、这个视频帮了我大忙、感谢分享!
@NativeSD53 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. Nice to know it is still helping all us DIY mechanics. Do you find that the master cylinder fails far more often than the brake caliper? I have a weak front brake (2010 Heritage classic) and figure it must be either the master or the caliper. thank you id you have time to reply to me question,
@juliochingaling58242 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. God bless brother.
@dannyarendall52333 жыл бұрын
Why did u remove the throttle cables I just loosene the adj. on them and it always works
@michor108 жыл бұрын
Great video, Bran. Thanks!
@TheGunny_TX7 жыл бұрын
awesome video, thank you
@1mikefrost3 жыл бұрын
I always cover the tank first !
@scottliegel8556 жыл бұрын
What if the front brake lever was very hard the pads just weren't gripping could it still be the master cylinder??
@MrSkyliner845 жыл бұрын
Doubt it, possibly the pads are contaminated
@antonyjohnson57794 жыл бұрын
There's no need to remove the throttle cable to the Pharaohs and the hand grips you can remove the master cylinder without removing any of that other stuff waste of time
@janelarson62554 жыл бұрын
Nice tool bench customers seat.
@rodgerbambauer1235 жыл бұрын
A lot of unnecessary work going on there. Just loosen the throttle screws and leave the switch housing and throttle alone. Put the cardboard in the lever before removing the master cyl. Don't wash the master cyl. In the parts washer.....wipe it out with clean brake fluid and blow it clean with air after honing....if honing is necessary. AND...don't use the seat for a tool caddy. Unless it's you bike.
@gilbyguerrero878610 жыл бұрын
Very nice job explaining. Wish you lived near me, I would let you have my business anytime.
@Shaochieh725 жыл бұрын
Warning DOT 5 is not compatible with ABS system!!
@tommybrannon Жыл бұрын
Dot 5 can be used in place of 3 or 4, just mix them. Same as you wouldn't mix 3 & 4.
@tricgix29492 жыл бұрын
Glad this isn't my bike . I'm sure the corrosive fluid is probably all over front of bike and don't see see why he didn't remove fluid from MC first. This is why I do my own work. To many guys that are careless when working on someone else's expensive bike
@CAGraphics57610 ай бұрын
DOT 5 is not corrosive to paint
@dekjeg10 жыл бұрын
he would not have mine y the hell did you take the throttle to bits when the cylinder is it own unit : \
@tomgiordano5009 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the exact same thing. I am also not impressed with how well, or not so well, he protected the customer's bike with protective pads and and towels.
@grahamserle79307 жыл бұрын
Exactly Tom. The last thing you want is to accidently drop a screw driver or any tool onto your tank or front mudguard. We also know what brake fluid does to paintwork. He wouldn't get my bike to work on.
@JamieS19926 жыл бұрын
the throttle was locking the cylinder on if you looked closely
@robertmorris31295 жыл бұрын
@@JamieS1992 all you have to do is loosen the two screws on the throttle side and that Notch moves clear for taking the master cylinder off
@scottandrew38732 жыл бұрын
There was no reason to take the throttle off lol.. master isn't connected to it.
@jonathonostendorp71186 жыл бұрын
Please don't reuse snap rings. It's just a safety hazard. If that ring breaks or falls off that pin could come out and kill your customer.
@djohnson36787 жыл бұрын
what tha hell bro, when u pushed the pin in, you ruined the second seal on the shaft. , the outer seal was exposed, that belongs in the tube, not on top of the piston!.... now u need to replace the whole kit. AGAIN, free of charge.