Honda CR250 Full Restoration - Part 13 - Braking News!

So... umm... yeah this week I'm sad so announce I failed to deliver on my promise, the bike isn't running yet but don't let that fool you into thinking I've not made lots of progress.
In todays episode I fully restore the the front braking system, so caliper, reservoir and master cylinder have all been stripped down, re-finished and rebuilt using all new seals and springs.
The rear brake has also been put back together again and is working as new. I also managed to get the nice clutch and throttle cables installed and routed nicely through the frame and connected up to the bar controls and that's about it for this episode sadly its not as much progress as I would like to have made but hey I can only work with what I've got....right?
Until next time stay safe,
Enjoy
RRC
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Honda CR250 Restoration - Part 13 - Braking News!

[@RRCRestoration]

I'm glad you are all enjoying the video, For those commenting about the pistons being mounted upside down, they are not. The pistons are plastic with a metal capping, If fitted the other way around the edge of the metal cap would catch the oil and dust seal and tear them apart not to mention the whole point of having a metal cap on the plastic piston is to stop the pad wearing the plastic piston away and the diagrams of these calipers also show metal cap facing out so yes they are fitted correctly and not upside down.

[@toniajistiawanstiawan5546]

Try roti y rt w

[@mrt49t67]

You know your stuff and please please please 🙏🏻 let us who know and understand please forgive my language… But get her done and turn the fuel on and kick down on her and when she kicks into life twist her gently but aggressively but you know and understand and let that 2 stroke/petroleum tickle your nose like the old 70’s/80’s Bisto gravey advert good luck brother

[@johntreloar8203]

Internet experts...😂😂😂😂

[@MrAmorti]

I did still spot a deliberate mistake. You've used regular grease on the brake caliper slider rubbers. I've done that before, the rubber absorbs the grease and swells, causing the caliper to seize and the boots to rip. You'll be replacing those boots again after a few months.

[@jakeyray2866]

♥️♥️♥️👍

[@jeroendenhertog4975]

This is really the best restoration channel on YT, there's no better place!

[@RRCRestoration]

you're too kind :)

[@carlhardwick4691]

I agree totally ! And with vehicles most of us can relate too, just wish I could do what you do

[@butterblood]

All I can think of watching this series is all the time my friends and I spent working on our bikes 30+ years ago as kids not knowing torque wrenches even existed.

[@johnnykwest7819]

Watching your restoration of the CR made me go to my garage and un cover my 1986 CR 250R after 22 years sitting wish me luck but thanks for the motivation and confidence you give your viewers to DIY!

[@RRCRestoration]

Awesome, what condition is it in after sitting all those years? is she still complete?

[@johnnykwest7819]

@@RRCRestoration complete I need to rebuild the carb there was fuel left in it and got the carb slimmy and the handle bars are bent and needs new seat foam and cover..

[@markianclark9645]

I had to comment on one thing I've never seen before..replacing the sight glass on the master cylinder..in all my 4 plus decades of reading magazines and listening to other bike mechanics over the years..not once has anyone even mentioned replacing that glass never mind actually doing it..I'm gobsmacked as they say..remainder of the restoration is as high standard as ever seen..as always here on this channel..wish I could get him to restore my old Kawasaki 250 triple...

[@RRCRestoration]

Yeah it's a little detail that a lot of people overlook as they don't think it can be easily removed, attention to detail is what sets some restorers apart from the others ;)

[@flickerblip9044]

It really really doesn't matter what you are building/restoring. It's the patience and attention to detail that is good watching and food for my soul.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Glad you enjoy my work :)

[@petebird7171]

Loving every minute of this build , really looking forward to seeing the finished bike, and as always great job, 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RRCRestoration]

You and me both! :)

[@ro63rto]

Brings back memories of the late eighties early nineties. Holidays in Italy every summer for 8 weeks, meet up with family and friends. We had to make do with tricked out Piaggio Ciao while friends rode Honda CR 250, Aprilia Tuareg 250 Rally, Cagiva Elefant 350.

[@RRCRestoration]

Sounds like an awesome bit of fun :)

[@ro63rto]

@@RRCRestoration Apart from lagging behind on the Ciao, even though they were tuned right the way up, yeah it was.

[@adkjeep1]

I know this was 10 months ago- but your definitely a professional and perfectionist! So great! Can’t wait to binge watch all your videos!

[@georgegrierson]

No need to apologize! Following your videos with great anticipation.

[@philcackett1155]

This has been one of my favourite restoration projects. No music, just a man working peacefully in his workshop... perfect!!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@mbpm6135]

It is my mechanics and this channel that inspires me to decorate a future garage with all sorts of restoration tools like the ultrasonic and sandblaster and do restoration jobs for fun and a bit of money on the side.

[@Shikimorirorokun]

Always wondered how are brakes and how to rebuild them. Now I now. Can't wait to see the final episode. 👀👀👀

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad you liked the episode :)

[@schuur10]

No excusess needed here on your channel, i,ts a privilege too may watch your pristeen way of work!!!. Go on Chap , i,m enjoining this so much

[@RRCRestoration]

Much appreciated :)

[@chrisvandecar4676]

The dust cover installation made me 😃

[@mrch33sehed93]

As satisfying as these restorations are, I am much amazed by the video editing and camera angles. Bravo good sir! 🙂👌

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much 😀

[@petermckee1061]

Love your channel since discovering it a few days ago. Many thanks. And your camera work is exceptional. Cheers, Peter in Sydney, Australia.

[@roddiesmith2167]

I love to watch these rebuilds. The filming is excellant. Great job. You make it look easy.

[@maddytripepi4475]

I always enjoy your re builds you take so much pride in your work. You should be proud of yourself.

[@michaelskinner896]

Not to worry. That gives us more to look forward to!

[@MrGibbie2210]

I find all your builds therapeutic .... there is something about watching a project of yours come together with little or no talking, its relaxing, plus what you produce is amazing, most people wold scrap thing, you give them a new lease of life. Cant wait for the next episode..... whats next?????

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much, really glad you are enjoying the series :) I've i few ideas for the next one but nothing set in stone.

[@Perception_]

I just like the simple yet effective approach to it all. It just works. Blam.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@gavindupreez8499]

Wow this restoration is absolutely incredible.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@andrewwiltse8882]

Love to see how you do the plastics. Great job, thank you Sir!🍻

[@RRCRestoration]

Don't worry its featured in the next episode and i have to say they are looking good ;)

[@AndreCFW]

Im just glad we getting 1 more episode! Happy days! Brilliant work as usual!!

[@GooSe763]

Best motorcycle restorer on youtube !!

[@RRCRestoration]

you're too kind :)

[@stevemadak6255]

Closer and closerer

[@RRCRestoration]

Yup, and we are so so close to getting it finished now ;)

[@tedschmaltz4346]

No apologies necessary. This has been/still is a great series. Looking forward to some wheelies...

[@peterheinhuis3020]

The exceptional high quality of your restoration gets me every time. Thanks for sharing 👌

[@agravatedant]

Good refresher on the definition of penultimate 🤓

[@wokeybrokey8006]

Made my Friday night 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@RRCRestoration]

Enjoy :)

[@miragex7]

Siempre disfrutando de lo satisfactorio, de lo detallado, del empeño que le pones a los videos. Un fuerte abrazo desde Argentina

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

5:04 - this was *VERY* satisfying

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@arronkowalczyk9869]

I've never owned or even rode a dirt bike, but watch every episode like I'll be starting my own rebuild. Love the videos!

[@RRCRestoration]

MX bikes are so much fun! I don't think I've even been without one lol

[@horstszibulski19]

Don't tell me that the reservoir screws were that loose, normally they are corroded tightly into the body! 🤣 Thx for the vid, great job as always! 🍻

[@jamesweaver9636]

Beautiful. Absolutely love your attention to detail. Can’t wait for the next video!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TheJameswort]

So nice to see new clean products being assembled as they should, then all inspired, i'm in the garage with my A3 Ninja rebuild, where things arent going as swimmingly...sigh

[@farouq1983]

Starting to look like it is been out of some sort of a time capsule. Nice!

[@СергейСамойлов-х2в]

Отличный результат!!!

[@jamesberutu2542]

pekerjaan sesuai dgn ketentuan pabrikan,,,,kt suka dgn rrc 👍👍

[@d.j.robinson9424]

Always enjoy watching you work.!💚🍻👍👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@riccardosbarra]

Awesome as always! Only 2 small advices: do not put grease on the two front caliper pins that retain the pads and do not put treadlock on them. The grease because it gets dirty with the brake dust and the treadlock because the steel bolt tents to stick with the aluminium caliper and the get stuck very often! The restoration is mindblowing btw!

[@AhuCJ]

I can’t wait to see it all done! ❤

[@alexvives1335]

I can't wait to see the final product.

[@RRCRestoration]

Not long to go now ;)

[@clausfrennessen2362]

Time to say.. wow!! Again. Love your work. Fan Sweden 🇸🇪

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@quadvloggs6876]

You can but cheap powder coating systems and then all you need is a little toaster oven a small one to use for small parts like side covers and all the little parts and then just buy some powder and you can start powder coating some of these peices that your painting will hold up for longer

[@RRCRestoration]

I have actually been looking at getting a powder coating setup as you say for small items it would be really good.

[@stepzc]

You're damned right I'll join you for the next episode!

[@RRCRestoration]

Nice one :)

[@intrepidza]

SO sad it is coming to an end but really chuffed how it turned out so far. I had a mid 80's XR200R and wish I had it now to restore!

[@RRCRestoration]

Nice, I liked the XR's a great bike that could do anything and go anywhere.

[@mikerivers4179]

I know you restore but I would love to see a custom build with your quality/attention to detail. An old bobber or hot rod build would be awesome to watch

[@RRCRestoration]

I actually quite fancy doing a small engine 250cc kinda size cafe racer build at some point?

[@mikerivers4179]

@@RRCRestoration absolutely!

[@bertayoing]

excellent work again my friend.will be worth a small fortune when complete too.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@a.bakker64]

I’ve followed the entire restauration up until now. Great series! I wonder, where do you get these replacement parts?

[@andymiller5611]

Awesome video, as always! Keep up the great work, fella!

[@bebben86]

This bike will be better than new ! :)

[@RRCRestoration]

Fingers crossed :)

[@Mikie1959]

I love watching your videos you don't talk all that much you just get it done most videos i watch are boring because the person doing the video spends more time talking than performing the restoration.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Yeah im not keen on those videos either where is 20 mins or talking and 5 mins of work, i prefer to say what has to be said and then let the tools do the talking ;)

[@Mikie1959]

@@RRCRestoration That's why I Love your videos you do minimal talking and you know what you are doing .

[@Ju-C-Thug116]

YES! JUST IN TIME. Got out of work and now I’m munching on my breakfast. I enjoy your work! Keep feeding us great content!

[@RRCRestoration]

Enjoy buddy :)

[@125sm3]

Almost there mate. Looking forward to the next episode as I too have to restore my plastics.

[@RRCRestoration]

Yup we are very nearly there, The plastics have come up really well so far working through the grades of paper i just hope they polish up as glossy as i need them to be.

[@paulwhite2097]

brillian i know how a break caliper works now top man as allways

[@paulrollinson1305]

Great stuff. It'd be interesting to know how much this restoration (and your others) cost you in terms of new parts (not counting the skills and time spent, since they are obviously priceless!)

[@RRCRestoration]

Ive not totaled it up yet as im not finished spending but ive got more into it than i would get selling it lets put it that way lol

[@larsfrandsen2501]

@@RRCRestoration Better than new!

[@cyclonicleo]

No disappointment here, the bike is coming along nicely.

[@manuelcasadorosso]

Gracias Maestro. Un saludo

[@tinymotogarage]

Masterclass - as always.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much, Always nice to hear from you :)

[@simonmatthews6652]

av just come across this its great av got a cr that needs restored this just brilliant

[@BrassMtn]

I hope you get your remaining parts soon and can complete this build! Awesome content as we all expected!👍🏼

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, I received most of them today so I'm currently working on the next part as we speak ;)

[@Heatsauce70506]

No worries, Ii's still a good video. Can't wait for the first start. Let's ride!!!!

[@rexo2501]

I sincerely enjoy watching your restoration videos!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much! :)

[@markhowlett8070]

Outstanding again sir

[@brettgragg898]

Beautiful work as always.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much 😀

[@paulbudford]

What a great build. 👌

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad you like it! :)

[@glynprice3815]

Really enjoy all the bike builds. Think this my favourite. The dukes are beautiful but this reminds me if being a teen/early 20s back in the early 80s. Keep it up

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@carlhardwick4691]

I absolutely love watching the videos but baffled at where you get all the parts ! As always, amazing skill

[@joeljames9175]

Your work truly is impeccable.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@iphil91]

thank you for this serie of restoration :)

[@johntreloar8203]

Looking good, can't wait to see the plastics done.

[@strokenumber3]

Not just a thorough brake build, but a thorough video. Again, thanks!🥇(I wonder what you have in store for us for your next project series......)

[@MickYETi]

No worries bro, we look forward to any video of yours and wait eargerly while trying to stay patient. 😬😬😬

[@ajb667]

It amazes me that this is essentially the same design dirt bikes have today. Then again you could say the same about Harleys...

[@nahimibrahim107]

Excellent work!!! A true joy to watch!

[@Offroad3107]

Estou aprendendo muito com a série de vídeos da restauração da CR. Abraço!

[@helmysetiabudi9915]

I love to see disc brake job like this 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nongsjinghpo12345]

Waiting for next part

[@pascaljeske7307]

A next perfect Part is done very nice and Love the Video ❤️👍👍🌹👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Many thanks :)

[@dougwhite9971]

Excellent, as always! I really enjoy your motorcycle restore videos!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@redzed40]

excellent work again

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much 😀

[@scottfulton9103]

Another great video! Keep up the good work!

[@jamesfield5346]

I always struggle with that damn C-clip in the master

[@gainsey95]

first class job restoration loving every minute

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much 😀

[@JoseSanchez-yc7nh]

Amazing like always

[@brycecrousore1985]

Spectacular, as always!!!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@goatman86]

I loved this restoration so far but those little cylinders send shivers down my spine! Did someone paint them? I can see uneven surface with my naked eye and that can't be good.

[@nicolaspaglia3760]

Amazing as always my friend :) My weekly therapy session is satisfied

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment :)

[@cajuncycleresto8738]

Please do a 2 stroke 3 wheeler next . Awesome videos!

[@brendentobin4156]

Love your work. You are missing the plastic clip that sits on the bottom of carb slide spring. Prevents cable from detatching from the slot in the needle nut....make sense?

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :) You're maybe thinking of a different carb model as according to the exploded diagram for this year there are no parts missing from my assembly?

[@showmeyourwallet347]

What makes this build so much better than other restorations is that everything is oem compared to other bikes getting a few aftermarket parts

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, yeah I always try to get as close to OEM as possible but sadly with some parts aftermarket is the only option like the coolant hoses :(

[@davidaldrich3488]

yep….. as expected……. Perfect

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@buckleheid]

what a restoration, be a shame to get it dirty again! Cannae wait to hear that sweet 2 stoke ring a ding ding

[@sailor5026]

Thanks

[@ninoellison7793]

I thought you achieved so much in this episode. As usual, loved watching your meticulous work!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much! :)

[@Cormyrtha]

No sé si estaré equivocado pero la mayoria de grasas corroen las gomas y el caucho, ¿esa grasa mulitusos que usas para casi todo es compatible con el caucho?. Que yo sepa hay que usar grasa especial para caucho, normalmente grasa siliconada. Por otro lado, como comentaste el líquido de freno es muy corrosivo, tampoco es bueno que caiga en zonas con pintura, pues las deteriora, si cae lo mejor es limpiarlo cuanto antes con un paño húmedo. Buen trabajo por cierto :)

[@XinotarMX]

I just was watching the previous episode, nice