Cable To Hydraulic Front Brake Setup

If you are looking for that clean look on the bars of your chopper or bobber build, but you don’t want to ditch the front brake all together, this is a perfect alternative and is pretty simple to do at home! I have had a lot of questions about it so here is a closer look at the DIY remote master cylinder setup I have on my Harley bobber.
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[@user-ll9zd2dh6h]

Lord I pray people will find the strength to expand their vocabulary a little beyond the word "awesome"

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

🥱

[@waynemetevia7983]

That's an awesome idea!

[@gcanaday1]

@@waynemetevia7983 awesome. So, expansion.

[@daveco1270]

So cool that you and your dad can work together to build awesome bikes. I love the "even if you don't like me but you like my bike" outro. I never get tired of hearing that. Although I'm not sure how anyone could not like you, but there's some weirdo's out there.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Haha yea well I think some people just don't like anything. I have met people who don't like me just cause of my hair colour... thats weird.

[@marinespec1960]

That is pure art. Your dad can build some amazing things. Including you!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😊

[@lloydsparling4439]

Customer work Hun, your dad is a master of machining as well as many other building talents, great guy to absorb knowledge from 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yea you got that right Lloyd

[@Hard2Handle999]

Angel thank you for showing us the OZ behind the curtain that is your brake setup... Always a treat to see into the window of the genius of your dad... Live long and prosper today and always. Cobar in Nebraska

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You bet!

[@johndcunninghamjr4111]

Your dad is awesome. I wish I could pick his brain so I could learn his ways of building and engineering, you are so lucky to have the wealth of knowledge from your dad. These skills are getting lost now days because very few people want to work with their hands anymore. Learn as much as you can young lady so you can keep it going. Knowledge is everything 💯 Peace ✌️ ☮️

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

True that!

[@jaybarnhardt2197]

Wow. I noticed you only had a lever on the bar. I have been riding Harley choppers for like 45 years. This is work and set up is next level stuff. You and your dad are great!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks!!

[@user-vs5lr1op6h]

This is a beautiful and correct idea of the location of the entire brake mechanism. I am proud of your father, every detail is done quite professionally. This is a good solution, I like when the steering wheel is not loaded with various objects and details, it looks neat. But I'm a dinosaur who loves old drum brakes, they make you be "Leisurely", there's no need to rush.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Hahah I like to go fast when I want

[@user-vs5lr1op6h]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC When you're driving fast, you won't have time to notice that, for example, your neighbors have replaced the curtains on the windows ;)

[@lae52]

I really like what your dad put together. He's really a great fabricator. I would love to talk shop with him except for the problem of being half a continent apart.

[@fosterloy1425]

Your dad is a very intelligent man. And you are too. To be able to explain and understand how all of that is set up and works. May God bless you.

[@tommylitchfield3450]

I agree that Red's dad is a very intelligent man, but we will have to agree to disagree on the the part about Red! She is very intelligent, all right but she definitely is NOT a man! She's a certified Cutie Pie :)

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😃 😃

[@sword649]

Red I bet your very cool Dad is also a good plumber too looking @ all the cool copper lining, awesomeness, and smart.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

He good at everything he does!

[@royadkins1192]

I absolutely love your shovel head there are so many custom touches it's just awesome your dad is amazing. keep up the good work my wife and I enjoy watching your videos

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you very much! 😃

[@johnhall3860]

Angel the surprises keep coming as far as your bike goes. I would love to one day see it in person and just study it. There is some really slick fabrication done by you and your dad. Very cool setup. You take care and stay safe.

[@chipmartin7608]

Man, that bike gets cooler every time I look at it, if that's even possible. Very cool. Tell your dad I said nice job. His fabrication skills are off the charts...

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Dad says thanks!!

[@jd9308]

Small details can make the biggest difference in lots of things. Your bike has some many little things that adds up to a gorgeous beautiful bike! To say your bike is timeless to my eyes would be a understatement! You are blessed beyond measure with all things in your life! Thanks for starting my Thursday in such a good mood! Ride ans atay safe in your beautiful B.C.! Peace!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I totally agree!!

[@jd9308]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC Please forgive my misspellings 😔I get typing to fast for my own good. I guess I need to start proofreading my comments for spelling mistakes🤔Peace!

[@michaelfraser5723]

Pop's a wizard

[@markmcdeavitt3092]

Your dad is a true artist a pice of art you can be proud of forever

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yep 🙂

[@James-tt7vg]

Angel your Dad is such an artist !

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Tis true!

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Everything on that bike looks simple but the thoughts and processes to execute them are anything but simple. They are quite brilliant! Work like that inspires me in my own projects and even at work. Thanks for showing the details!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You bet ya!!

[@upsidedowndog1256]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC Keep it up, Angel. Someday I would like to meet you and your father.

[@charleycavanaugh5414]

Your Dad does great work . Ride safe and God bless .

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks 👍

[@richiebainbridge2608]

Lots of work and thought gone into that design. Your dad is a real forward thinker. Great explanation. Cheers 🇬🇧

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@bagrnut]

Once again you blew my mind, that's the most innovative design I've ever seen, super cool Red n Dad 😎👍

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks!

[@markh.harris9271]

Excellent, Angel Your Dad (O.U.T.) is a master craftsman, engineer, and artist! Really sensational. Thanks for sharing this front brake setup with us; I have wondered about it from the start. marcus

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You're welcome 🙂

[@tommylitchfield3450]

That is a really kewl combination of a clean cable lever and good, hidden hydraulic stopping power! I'm with you on having a favorite hat. I have bought some hats onl;ine without trying them on and they look awesome, but something just doesn't fit exactly right, so I hardly ever wear them. My son recently gave me a Kubota tractor hat that looks good, but it fits RIGHT! Unless I lose this hat, I will probably wear this thing OUT, it fits so well. Hat people know what I mean. Those good fitting hats are one in a million!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yea!! Of the three hats I have, this one definitely fits the best.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Wow. That's quite the Star Wars setup there.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Hahah yep

[@pipersall6761]

What a cool setup! The reservoir looks awesome and really fits with the style and creativity of the rest of your bike. Great job!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Totally!!

[@caseyarchuleta5513]

Hey Red Rider! Excellent description of parts, how they were used & modified. Really like the way these parts were repurposed. I also like the way it cleans up the handlebars for you. Very informative...good job. I also want to tip my hat to your father for the ingenuity used on your bike. Be safe out riding.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you!! 😊

[@celticfirehorse9345]

Lovely well thought out piece of engineering, your dad is a bit of a wizard. Thanks for sharing that👍

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You bet!!

[@ABud12921]

That was A Great idea Angel! And that’s one fine ole scooter, I noticed copper lines on it before and now that you raised the tank I see why you have copper lines on both sides!! Ultimate Engineering from a Well Trained Engineer! 👍🏼

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😃 👍

[@davidgourdie3691]

Another piece of wizardry from your Dah.Nice clean setup.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

👍 👍

[@billprice8160]

Your dad does great work angel.❤

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I think so too!

[@bigiron8831]

Been doing that one before you were born....Stay safe out there Red ✌

[@westcoast3595]

Beautiful piece of engineering

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Indeed!

[@user-di8cy6yv4o]

You are a teacher, and we are students, we came to listen to a lecture. Thank you teacher, your "Wooden Pointer" brought me back to my student days. I studied well enough, I was loved and respected by the teachers, but I was a terrible bully. One day, a teacher broke a meter-long wooden pointer on my back because I was messing around.😂

[@user-di8cy6yv4o]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC I take it your comment was addressed to someone else?😗😆

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

@@user-di8cy6yv4o Lol yep. This youtube app is junk sometimes.

[@concrete981]

Get a grip bro. Good luck with your tricycle.

[@user-di8cy6yv4o]

@@concrete981 Ок. I will try 😂

[@josephlango2526]

I seen the reservoir and assumed it was for the front brake but never gave it much thought. Cool setup! I could probably walk around your bike a few times and see something new.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yea pictures don't do this bike justice

[@jsmith9876]

Your dad is a genius. I'm #613. Thanks.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks!

[@dwightwinters4632]

Very clever setup! Thanks Angel, for sharing that. Kudos to your Dad for thinking that through and putting it together! 😊❤

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Forsure!!

[@kevindonohue9519]

Completely outstanding!!!! Once again, something I've never seen before. I've been around bikes since 1970,when I was a sprout.. I would love to see this bike up close. The same could be said about you ❤

[@mikerapp8163]

Nice set-up for the brakes. Thanks for showing it. All the best.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks 👍

[@shameless6963]

You got one smart daddy. Holy crap that's wild. Really love the brass. Got a bunch on my '77 FXE, love it.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😁

[@waynemetevia7983]

That is so cool! Have never seen that before. Thank you so much young lady for another great video. Love you and your videos.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you 😁

[@waynemetevia7983]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC You are very welcome! ✌️🤪

[@peteduch2151]

Very interesting a lot of work to get clean lines

[@remnant1884]

I’m totally doing this to my shovel. Thank you.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You bet!!!

[@gcanaday1]

That reminds me of the master cylinder from a 66 or so vw bus. In 67 they went to a dual master cylinder system, iirc. The cable looks like a slightly shorter version of the rear brake on my 98 kawasaki.

[@nickwhitaker8602]

Super cool setup. always noticed how slick your bars were. never thought about it being hydraulic brake system. Your dad definitely has a level or creativity that puts us all to shame lol. I know what you mean about the glass sediment bowl fuel filter i broke the one on my old tractor luckily i had a spare.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yea I am so paranoid of breaking that thing every time I have to take it off.

[@johnod1955]

Thanks, I asked you about that a long time ago, and you explained it, but nice to actually see it all.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@johnod1955]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC I did, thanks again. Getting close to riding weather here in ON.

[@vidvidbiker]

Beautiful work there. I've seen the reservoir and cylinder hidden in the large headlight nacelles on Road Kings etc. in the past, but your set up looks very neat.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks!

[@paulfreespirit]

What a very clever idea and well executed 👍👍

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

👍 Thanks

[@shadow-mw6pu]

Very nice work on that brake setup. I knew about the reservoir, but I was wondering about the rest of it and how you managed that little bit of magic. And now I know lol. Thanks for sharing that little bit of engineering marvel. I'll definitely be keeping that in my mind for a future install. 😁

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😁

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

Cable is cheaper, and easier to replace. I replaced the front brake cable on my URAL side car outfit in 30 seconds. Now it's good for another 25 years.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

👍 👍

[@3dotcycle176]

I think that brake set up is super sick. Nice work! 3dot Cycle, Traverse City MI.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Appreciate it!

[@user-dt6nn7wz2g]

Awesome ingenuity

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😎

[@user-dt6nn7wz2g]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC I got a 74 Superglide 👻😎😜

[@Rideon187]

Thanks for the show and tell. Thats a slick setup!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You bet!

[@adriandeluchin5982]

kool Angel, i have the same set up on my trike but with twin cylinders & same cable over hydraulic, & the rear brake's are disc's & i run a power booster also, Ill shoot ya a pic & get the idea of mine,

[@gorn9161]

Really clean and classy. Well worth the fab. time IMO.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Definitely!

[@shovelhead4558]

Nice setup saw a disc in the center of a front wheel by a guy it got a lot of attention keep up the good work.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you!

[@ernestwilliams3112]

Omg I love this ingenuity 😂

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Haha pretty neat eh

[@LloydMayes]

That’s so cool. Never saw that before

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😎 👍

[@user-wg7dx7er8w]

, very clever, Dad is very clever,

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yes he is 😎

[@bruce1816]

You are awesome, Red !!!!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You too!!

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

Had a cable operated disc brake on my Honda 125.Simple and easy.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

This setup has worked good for me for years.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC it just looks very complicated. Do you have any problems with leaking fluid? Lots of connections. I just commented a minute ago.

[@matthewswartz5864]

Thanks!❤

[@user-hz6rf6po7z]

WOW 😯 didn’t realize there was all that plumbing underneath the tank pure genius 😎Dave H

[@user-ks9ts5on4c]

Ahh you'll do I guess but I really like your bikes red and also I'm learning about mechanics on bikes watching you thx and the front brake you have given me ideas thx alot red..keep it save and ride free n enjoy it all

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertaviles7073]

That's so awesome red.😊

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😀

[@scottlovering9006]

I do like you and your bike and your dad rocks 👍✌👍

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😁

[@69007assassin]

Very nice clean setup great work! 🤘😎🔥

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks! 👍

[@ridingonruby3287]

Awesome setup. Great video ❤

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks

[@gregorykucera4235]

Wow I'm impressed by this really great work, Have a great day.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you! You too!

[@gregorykucera4235]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC when we give money on KZbin videos do you get 100 percent of it .?

[@Boysenberr]

I am certainly grateful that you have access to your dad for this sort of fabrication, because I would be of approximately ZERO help! (Maybe even less!)

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I am also very grateful, and blessed!

[@stewstew9756]

That's an awsome bike!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks!

[@wvbiker746]

Pretty spiffy. Dad has a great imagination.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yep!

[@sparkplug-ne5wi]

That is really cool nice and clean

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks 👍

[@tobinlakeguideservices]

Cool set up.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks!

[@rustdawg7364]

Interesting setup.The hat looks good on you

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you 😁

[@marktaylor8659]

Genius!

[@ClassicRider]

Very Cool ! Your Dad is a "da Vinci"

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

In a way, yes!

[@rockercover]

4:47 - Oil gauge looks *extra unique,* with visual oil inside it.

[@mytoolfix]

SWEET

[@stevecurry5785]

Excellent engineering Make me wonder why i relied on the old cable operated front drum brakes we had on the 60s bikes ....that were crap

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😆

[@boscodog4358]

That is a settling bowl off of a lawn mower (back in the day). Or small gas farm tractor had them too.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

This one was founf in an old VW at a scrap yard

[@RainyRider1970]

What an awesome hat!! LOL

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I know right 😌

[@erich44magnum]

I approve this message…

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😌 👍

[@JukeboxGothic]

BMW had the master cylinder under the tank in the mid 70's when they first started putting disc brakes on bikes.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Interesting!! Never heard it before my dad did mine this way.

[@JukeboxGothic]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC Look up BMW R90S. Other models had it too. I've owned two of them.

[@jaripp9624]

sweet... 💥

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😃

[@stephenvictor1913]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I like you, your bike (very much), and I like your bird. Is he still around?

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks 😃 The bird left in January and never came back 😕

[@metalmikky]

Hi, love your bike, so much detail, built by a Genius! I've got a '76 Shovel and I'd like to fit a set of springers to it, what are you using on yours? it's a springer minefield out there and I need to make the right choice! Thanks for your channel, it's awesome.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I don't remember what make mine is, but its basically a cheap reproduction of the old style Harley springers. And mine is 4 under stock length. I think the place I got it from had it on their ebay shop and it was around $900?

[@michaelfraser5723]

'ZEN and the art of motorcycle' design

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

👍

[@kathrossiter7528]

A true masterpiece that's for sure! Angel what frame did you guys use?

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

My frame a 1983 FX

[@chriscadman6379]

Hello. Cool deal Red . Now can you explain how cold fusion is accomplished?

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Hello!

[@almonjacob3496]

That is an awesome brake setup. Are you going to use the windshield for Johnny Crash?

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I will use for rode trips. I haven't tried fitting it to the bike yet though.

[@Yo-mamashouse]

What looks like boot laces above the master cylinder?

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Cloth covers on my wiring

[@garyehrhardt3136]

Wow, innovative well done guys (#2thumbsup)

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😁✌️

[@dr.barrycraiggarneauesq.]

Have you ever been told you sound like the woman from the Conners's younger daughter? Sara Gilbert I recall is her name. Conners had been the Roseann show.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Darlene? hahaha Yes I have been told that before 😆

[@NickManCuso59]

Genius if I do say so !!!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Right!

[@duathlete827]

I wish your dad had made you put a Harley or peanut style gas tank on your bike. I like everything else about it have never liked the tank style. I know you love it and it's not going anywhere lol.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

It wouldn’t be my bike if it wasn't built to my taste lol. And everyone has a peanut tank on their chopper. 🥜

[@matthewswartz5864]

Feed bill I can hear him hollering from here. Poor starvin bill.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😆

[@snakeboren4814]

🆒 Video Red Angel UR..A Goddess !!!!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😊

[@snakeboren4814]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC 👍....!!!!

[@jamesfox2857]

@ Red Rider = What id the serial # on that bowl , fuel filter , i might know where you could find `Some online , many are close but this one has that bulkhead teardrop canopy on the hanger and the insert from inside top of bowl , if i am not msitaken these are farm tractor fliters , looks very simular to the one on my daads old tarctor , just the head is smaller , Same style , just thinner cap head , either way , see if it has a serial # on it , even just a few #`s or letters will help , if there is any

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I'll have to check for a serial number. I have never noticed one before but I have also never looked. My brother got this one out of an old VW Bug that was sitting in a scrapyard.

[@howdy627]

Your tank is sweet ,is from it a cb

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Not sure whats off of.. a 1970s Honda 125 of some kind