How To Bleed ABS Equipped Motorcycle Brakes from SportbikeTrackGear.com

[@fredericcastillo3019]

I’ve been needing to do a new break job on my scrambler 1100 and this is by far the BEST video I’ve see on how to do it.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy to hear you found this helpful and thank you for watching! - Van

[@wasimakram2564]

I taught my Mechanic about using the pipe for bleeding and now he is happy about it. He charged me $5 for the entire thing + chain adjustment/clean + clutch service and washed my entire master cylinder! Love our Indian technician

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are never getting all of that done here in the US for $5. - Van

[@wasimakram2564]

@@sportbiketrackgear Ofcourse thus I commented about the pricing. But the level of understanding deeper knowledge is less. Thats why I showed him the bleeding way with the pipe and told him the science behind him for better understanding. Cheers for the work mate!

[@316iRacer]

Great video! saved me so much time pumping! almost went nuts when the lever didn't build pressure.. till i watched this video. Great content and very well explained.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy to help out! - Van

[@sosathesavage6520]

These videos are saving me tons from dealer service fees thank you

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome, thank you for watching! - Van

[@Latitude3324]

Big thanks for all the time you’ve spent over the years and you still spend explaining in the most comprehensive way how to do things. I understand so many things with your videos starting with the right suit size 😂 Now I’ll go for my pads and fluid! Really grateful Cheers Fred

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy to hear the videos have been helpful and thank you for watching! - Van

[@whahahajr]

On a 2023 CFMOTO 450ss if the front brake system got air in it. It has abs. Do you also have to bleed the rear? Or is it separate from the front abs system. Rear revivor is completely full. So here's what happened. My two sons took it upon themselves to serve the front brakes. Its my 19 year old's bike and he said they felt like they were not working as well as they did when new. He is hard on the bike. So I figured the pads were glossed over. Which they were and I fixed, but not before my 19 year old and 15 year old had already tried to bleed the front single caliper brake system. They tried to gravity bleed both the caliper and the master. They got air in the system and that's when I stepped in. Now even after bleeding till no more air comes out if you hold the front lever it eventually looses pressure. And front brake releases. No leaks. Nothing dripping. You can hear the front caliper creak and then release as the lever looses all pressure. I do not have a vacuum. I bled them by pumping and holding method. Did the one caliber first. Then went to the Master cylinder bleeder. We repeated this a minimum of 10 times.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This process will work on that bike and should solve your issue. - Van

[@whahahajr]

@@sportbiketrackgear we ended up having to do a vacuum bleed. Kept the reservoir full and kept the vacuum hooked up. We had tried it no less than 30 times pumping and holding and it still was bleeding down when you held the brake. Vacuum did the trick. I bought a kit off amazon that had qt reservoir bottled. And the vacuum pump hooked up to an air compressor. About half way through the qt. Saw a bunch of bubbles. Thought the reservoir had went dry. Had to have been air stuck in the abs pump.

[@davidmandl]

So true Brian. The only way I could get the last bit of air out was the zip tie trick on my 2015 R1. Great vid as always.

[@bmfilmnut]

Apparently this bike has an open ABS system. But if someone with a bike with a closed ABS system (like my Triumph Rocket III Touring followed this procedure, they would not be bleeding their ABS system. I'm surprised you didn't mention this especially considering the title of the video. You didn't even mention ABS. Anyone watching this should understand that this method may not bleed your bikes ABS system. I hope you know this and don't assume this works for all bikes.

[@anand4249]

straping brake lever helped me, got the old feedback in my bike , thanks

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy to hear this was helpful. - Van

[@Noneneon]

Just one thing. On my Aprilia, the service manual says, that after bleeding set the ABS to lowest setting. Activate the ABS on purpose with a rapid stop. Go back to the shop and repeat the bleeding. That is to get the fluid and air out of the ABS unit.

[@WhiteGravey]

thats pretty funny.

[@stevenc8140]

Ahh My FAV MECHANIC GUY!!! He covers all the Unknown BS you don't think of to SET UP!!! Thank You STG!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@jznbnbx]

Your video are awesome thank you so much. I almost givin up and getting ready to take it to the shop you had save me time and money.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy to hear it was helpful and thank you for watching! - Van

[@bubblo1113]

Amazing guide! I have bleed air from the callipers following this video

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy to hear it was helpful and thanks for watching! - Van

[@markto3606]

New bikes now have a close ABS system only way to get the valves open is bleeding the brakes normally and going somewhere where u can skid to activate the ABS a couple of times than bleed again or spend money on a scan tool that can perform the abs bleeding

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The most recent ABS model we have bleed the brakes on was a 2022 Yamaha R7. With this model there was no need to cycle the ABS and this method worked perfectly. - Van

[@DavidM2002]

Tip : On two non-ABS bikes that I've owned I have bled off the last bit of air with MityVac vacuum pump from the top. Make up a small aluminum plate, just a little bigger than the reservoir opening. Drill a hole in the plate and insert a bit of metal tubing for a bleeder nipple - just big enough to fit the MityVac rubber tubing. Make the tube / plate connection a snug fit and seal it; I use Loctite 609 Sleeve Retainer. Pump the MityVac for a minute or two and activate the brake lever at the same time. This will pull the air out the top without bringing any fluid with it. It's like Viagra for brakes. The levers were hard as rocks. I've never seen anyone else do this. I haven't tried it on my newer ABS equipped bike yet but will try it shortly.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You can get the same result by putting a cable tie on the brake lever and letting the bike sit over night. - Van

[@DavidM2002]

@@sportbiketrackgear Yes, I saw that in the video and I have tried it. The Mityvac is faster and gives better results. 2 minutes vs 12 hours.

[@aaaaaa-lt2tl]

Oh god damn thats a good idea

[@aaaaaa-lt2tl]

This was a very old comment, but if you read it i just wanted to let you know that i made one like yours, but with plexiglass. To get a good seal i had to drill holes and use the regular lids mounting, but damn - amazing results. It pulled air from my fully bled system like no other. I know that you de-aerate polymers for casting with vacuum, i can imagine this having the same effect. Cheers!

[@DavidM2002]

@@aaaaaa-lt2tl So glad to see that someone gave it a try and saw how well it worked. I've never heard of anyone else doing this.

[@kawarider636]

I’ve learned how to bleed brakes from your videos, greetings from mexico 🤝

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy to hear the video was helpful! - Van

[@PursuitMode2011]

You are quite simply the best!! Happy 2024!!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words. - Van

[@ArcanePath360]

I have a BMW and there is a module for opening the valves in the ABS pump with a laptop to purge the air out

[@littlejohn9458]

I'm so tempted of the loading up my bike here in south GA and coming up there for a couple days just so you can check it over I see you are very meticulous about things and I like that, I just bought a hayabusa and I told there mechanic the brakes needed bleeding do to spongyness and he tried to tell me no there fine but hey you can't argue with stupid.

[@barbaroskok]

Everybody is making caliper and cylinder bleeding video .. Make an ABS pump bleeding procedure video please..

[@paulelkouss]

@Ding Dong is it the same procedure on all Yamaha bikes. I can only see bridging for fjr1300

[@barryweaver8833]

I believe it all depends on your specific vehicle or bike. I'm guessing most Japanese ABS systems are "open" type and this allows you to just bleed the brakes as you normally would if you didn't have ABS. If your service manual shows to just bleed the brakes as you normally would after replacing the ABS module, then you know it is the open type system. A "closed" system would require an electronic diagnostic tool that plugs into the ECU and you should be able to find the procedure somewhere for that. But yeah I still haven't seen anybody do a video on it for some reason. I think Beemers are like that.

[@Bikechaska]

Hi I have fz1 2013 model, my abs doesn't work even not showing any error on meter but when ever I connect jumper to diagnoses connector it's shows multiple codes at the time turning on switch and when turn off all lights n codes are gone but problem remain same abs not in working

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You will need to take this in to the dealer to have it sorted out. This is not something I would be able to help with over KZbin comments. - Van

[@Bikechaska]

@@sportbiketrackgear thanks for your response we don't have dealers here for high performance bikes

[@mahanghorbani523]

Please do a video on the close system abs. They require different way of bleeding the brake fluid.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This process has worked on every ABS equipped bike we have done as project bikes thus far. We do not do service here, all of the videos we are doing now are project bikes we are building. - Van

[@PartyChicken407]

You’re an amazing pro with great videos that have taught me tons. Please consider throwing on some ear pro when dealing with the blow gun homie. 🤜 🤛 ✌️

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for watching and the kind words. - Van

[@atomicdmt8763]

excellent video! love the ZIP TIE trick. might include abit re speed bleeders.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

It helps for sure. Thanks for watching! - Van

[@David-xl9cp]

Never seen the pressure trick after bleeding, great trick :-)

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I do this on all the bikes to get the best lever possible. - Van

[@sfzx54]

so Brian In many years of wrenching on my own stuff got the first radial MC, with a remote reservoir. have very successfully bled my brakes and used the lever hold for overnight thumping the lines and get a very solid lever. Now leave the bike for a few days about 5-7 and come back to find loosing a bit of that great brake feel. No leaks in the system all dry even after pressure held on the system overnight. Just a small bleed at the MC all back to normal again. do I need to rebuild the MC? Bike is a 2019 and has been bled each year and a half. Or, could I have a tiny leak in the supply line from the reservoir to the MC? This is driving me crazy

[@sportbiketrackgear]

To give you solid advice I would need to experience this for myself to see how significant it is. If the feel of the lever is still very good odds are you do not have a problem. We have this same issue with our SuperSport GSX-R750 after Max rides a session and the system gets hot. While the lever does not feel as good as it did after I bleed the system before Max went out it is still very good. I tried another master (Galespeed) just to make sure this was not something a new master could improve and it made no difference. Wish I had better advice for you, hard to do without seeing the bike. - Van

[@tariq3877]

Hi would you be kind enough to help me with the system. I recently bought this bike and I am having a problem. When I press the rear brake it stuck at lock position it's very hard to move wheel. I have to use a tool to release the disc. I can see when I press the brake the oil level in the bottles goes down and when I use the tool to retract the piston the oil level goes up in the bottle. Please can you guide me what can cause the brake to lock the disc?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Sorry this is not a problem I would really be able to help via KZbin comments very well. I would check the rear brake pedal and make sure it is not binding up and that the return spring is in place and functioning. From there you would need to disassemble the rearset and remove the master from the rearset. Once you have done this you can actuate the master by hand and see if it returns after releasing. - Van

[@faireyu7315]

Hi.. thanks for the tutorial.. i am using kawasaki versys 1000 abs 2013.. abs lights on before start riding (which is normal), after start riding it goes off (also normal).. but after about 100m distance abs light will turn on and stays on, not blinking.. turning off engine and restarted will not solve the problem.. any idea ?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You will need to research how to pull the fault codes from the system so you can diagnose it. This is not a model I have an real experience with. - Van

[@Rustler883]

Can we do the same thing with linked brakes ? Thank you.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes, this will work with linked brakes as well. - Van

[@ro-yp1ds]

So it is just the same, but takes longer to fill or refresh because the path it takes is longer? I was a bit hesitate to flush my system, didnt want to end with a not working brake system

[@sportbiketrackgear]

That pretty much sums it up. - Van

[@f42un84u]

Follow this procedure with linked front/rear brakes on front lever?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The only linked system I have any experience with is the R1 and this worked as expected. - Van

[@scottamolinari]

If you have vacuum pump, wouldn't it also be preferable and easier to use to bleed the air out of the system?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

That method is another option. End of the day you can get the exact same result with any of the methods we have shown or mentioned. - Van

[@gaetanmottin1703]

thank you dude i missed the master cylinder now my lever is hard !!!!!! you save me

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy to help out! - Van

[@droptopmaids8474]

Does every bike have the top master cylinder? I have a 2023 I don’t see it

[@ManCannotRide]

Hi Van. I came across some info about a faster way to bleed front brakes with double-disc brakes. The info said, just bleed the farthest caliper. No need to bleed the other caliper and the master since the fluid will be dragged all the way to the longest brake line. What can you say about this? Thanks.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I say that is 100% incorrect. If you only bleed the furthest caliper you will not replace the fluid or purge the air from the other. You need to do both. - Van

[@ManCannotRide]

@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks Van.

[@MYMYChannel-1]

iam doing same for rear, but pinston not moving...bleed only out

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Sorry no idea what you are referring to here. - Van

[@sergebeaudoin4557]

Thank you from Canada , useful like always !!!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@guilhermeferrari2562]

Hi, thank you for the video. I need to change a defective abs module on my Yamaha MT-03 2017 (same as R3). How do I bleed the ABS module itself?.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

All you will need to do is bleed the brake system as shown in this video and you will be good to go. - Van

[@imrin4059]

If chaning to braied so must change in abs pump to?

[@turbo3492]

The brake bleeding system you are using is absolutely fine for bikes without ABS.For bikes with ABS,this method will not fully replace the brake fluid in the ABS pump.The pump needs to be electronically activated to fully evacuate the old dirty brake fluid that will remain in the pump.Failure to do this will result in early failure of the ABS pump.Each bike manufacturer has a service tool to allow this function to be carried out.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

That is a very small amount of fluid, not enough to have any impact on the rest of the fluid. End of the day you never really get ALL of the fluid replaced, just most of it. - Van

[@peterrick3339]

@@sportbiketrackgear Your method is better than not doing it at all, even with not changing the fluid in the ABS circuitry. Maybe after you have bled the brakes like you do, go out for a ride and get the front & rear ABS to kick in which may take in clean fluid and expel old as it is working. Could bleed again if anal.

[@jcd13able]

That's right. Same with transmission fluid or antifreeze. Eventually, the old fluid will be replaced with the new fluid. There is no need to be anal about it and do full flush on the system.

[@cliff8675]

Yeah, Beemers do have additional bleeders. And they are buried underneath all the body work. Still good to know and the zip ties are a helpful tip.

[@3765sor]

is there one video like this for clutch lever.... i just experience the clutch lever might need to be flush so im not sure if the concept the same.. am i right or wrong? if so can you show me where i gotta unscrew n screw the nut for it

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The concept will be the same for a hydraulic clutch. - Van

[@motocephalic]

front and back are linked on my yamaha, and despite bleeding the thing to death, exactly, and triggering the abs, it still has air in it only in the rear. I brought it to yamaha, they have not been able to clear it for going on 1 week. I have never had any problems with non abs systems for over 40 years.

[@jhanexbluevlog8508]

abs is soooo complicated

[@EA-TheBoss]

Great video, now if anyone can figure out the Aprilia Caponord Rally and the BMW GS with ABS in front and Back. My bikes never been the same after dealers and other shops replaced the fluid and bleed the system. Even after dealer activated the ABS with the PODS, and replacing the MC with Brembo 19c, at the end You need to pump the brake lever to make it work.. Thanks

[@donlive2758]

You got a round reservoir.. you could use a.pressure bleeder on it

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You could but there is really no reason to. - Van

[@alanchild6758]

I’m going to replace my brake lines on my r1 2cr , do I just bleed as normal after the install. Abs is still fitted to the bike.? Thanks

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Do what you see here in the video and you will be good to go. - Van

[@jamieseay5770]

Great info!! Doing my 2014 rt spyder and no good videos out there. Three calipers so this video should help my with my overdue brake bleed project. Thanks guys!!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@GR8WHITEC5]

When you speak of a "Leak Check", what do you do if you find one of the bleeder valves is leaking or very lightly weeping fluid? Do you torque it tighter? And if so, how much more torque do you apply? I suspect you will be using inch pounds? I ask because, my Service Manual stated 49-inch pounds and that was leaking. 71 inch pounds was weeping. I wound up at my current torque of 75 inch pounds. I don't know what "right" looks like. And if I keep torqueing until the bleeder valve is "tight", can that be over-torqueing the bleeder valve or causing any damage to the calipers internal design?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would suggest replacing that bleeder screw. They should seal with minimal torque as they are a tapered seat screw. - Van

[@GR8WHITEC5]

@@sportbiketrackgear Will do. And oddly enough, the current bleed valve I am using did not have any thread sealant on it. My new one ordered from Kawasaki does. I am hoping the new bleed valve will seat properly and seal off any weeping fluid. If not, it must be an issue with the Master Cylinder or the threads inside the master cylinder itself. BTW, Jack is helping me find the correct Speed Bleeders for my application.

[@jvera718]

Can I do the zip tie thing overnight to get any air bubble out and skip the whole pumping part of my fluid is still good? Thanks

[@sportbiketrackgear]

No that will not take the place of bleeding the system. That little trick just helps to ensure you get the best possible lever feel. - Van

[@majormassenspektrometer]

Yamaha motorcycles have an open ABS system means you can bleed the brake system the old fashioned way even with the ABS block between the main cylinder and brake caliper. Did it a few days ago on my Tenere 700 after switching brake lines. Even though the manual tells you "you need a tester to bleed the system" which is BS. Don't know why they write it... I bought a Duonix tester just for fun and after bleeding the system I let the ABS work. Didn't make a difference.

[@arch126]

Thanks for this comment I just changed brake lines on my T7 and was wondering about that, lol.

[@majormassenspektrometer]

@@arch126 Yeah the workshop manual makes it more complicated than it actually is. 😁

[@broderp]

Could t you just use the vacuum method to refill and bleed the system? I appreciate you taking the time to do it the manual way though.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes you could do it that way. I wanted to show a method anyone could do at home. - Van

[@marcusbarnes5929]

When doing a "brake fluid flush" should I start with the left calliper furtherest from the master cylinder then do the right calliper then finish with the master cylinder?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You can if you prefer, end of the day the fluid does not really circulate so it won't make a huge difference. You just need to make sure you flush enough through to change it all. - Van

[@marcusbarnes5929]

@@sportbiketrackgear thanks Van, it's been to long and I just couldn't remember . I got a bit of brake drag and realised the front res was full no space to expand so thought best to flush it.

[@jimmyjimjim3054]

Does anyone know if my 2014 675R needs the dealer electronic tool for a break bleed/flush?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

While I have not serviced a 675 personally I know several people who ride these on the track and have never heard you need to take the bike to the dealer for a brake bleed. - Van

[@jimmyjimjim3054]

@@sportbiketrackgear Good news. Thanks for taking the time!

[@mikeMcoa]

So then can one do the zip tie trick before bleeding the breaks ?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You need to bleed the brakes before you do the zip tie trick. This is only to get that last little bit of air out of the brakes. - Van

[@mikeMcoa]

Understood thx for clarifying

[@Kels14B]

Yeah ima just take it to a shop super confusing , ive changed oils, coolants, brake pads, fairings, taillight connectors but this seems the hardest idk why lol

[@sportbiketrackgear]

When it comes to the brakes you should take it in if you do not feel comfortable doing it yourself. - Van

[@Kels14B]

@@sportbiketrackgear The same way the air comes out, can go back in if done incorrect right?

[@GR8WHITEC5]

Is there any difference between opening the valve, squeezing the brake lever all the way too the bar and closing the valve ~verse~ opening the valve slightly, squeezing the handle to force the air out slowly (and while still squeezing the brake lever), closing the valve until the valve is securely closed? My brakes feel rock solid using this method, but I am unsure if what I am doing is a "right" way of squeezing all the air out. I do continue this method until I see no air bubbles. The odd thing is, my brakes feel too solid. Can this method hang up the pistons or calipers in any way?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Either method should produce similar results. - Van

[@GR8WHITEC5]

@@sportbiketrackgear Re-visiting your video, I should have remembered what you said about a bone dry brake line system. I bled all the brake fluid to remove the calipers for new seals and pistons. Upon reassembly and bleeding, my service manual states to do what you said NOT To do; start at the Master Cylinder and then work my way down. (Front Right, then Front left off a jumper line). That is what my Service manual stated!! Now that I see your video, it makes sense to start at the bottom and work your way back up. The gravity feed is also a smart way of allowing it to gently start the bleed process on a dry line. I am still learning. And my bike has ABS but the Service manual mentions nothing about the ABS.

[@vd0o666]

Could i use a second zip tie if i cant find my safety wire ?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes that would also work. - Van

[@MonoMoto]

When you do the Zip-tie trick and the air comes over night to the lever (in my example it was so much I had no lever anymore). What is the best way to get that air out? Do you think it just goes to the reservoir or keep bleeding at the Master Cylinder ?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The zip tie trick will only be effective if you already have a reasonable lever. In your case it sounds like you need to continue bleeding or you may possibly have a problem in the system. - Van

[@TheCamayd]

Great Video, Brian. Thanks for the detail (A-Z)

[@taylormatthews5830]

What happens when the screw wont open w 8mm when its soppose to??

[@sportbiketrackgear]

If you can not get the bleeder screw open you may need a new caliper. - Van

[@timzwing4008]

Just curious why you didn't bleed the Left Front Caliper also? I got the general idea of your bleeding technique and it was helpful. Thanks

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy to hear it was helpful. The length of the circuits is super close so you can start with the left or the right and get the same end result. - Van

[@quentinmarrec688]

Hello, I am writing to you from the south west of France! I have a zx6r 2019 ABS and each time I go on track, EVERY TIME I have bubbles in the hose that goes from the brake reservoir to the master cylinder ... I do three laps and I do have more brake! I put reinforced hoses, but impossible to purge the ABS system properly! I don't know what to do anymore ... If you can help Me !! Thank you!! i use google traduction because my english is very bad

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Hard to diagnose without having access to the bike. I would try to swap out the master cylinder with one that is known good and do some laps. - Van

[@tonybaumgartner6014]

Great Video on brake bleeding. Just did my BMW R1200Rt today after reinstalling my rebuilt ABS unit. BMW requires a GS911 diagnostic tool to assist with the bleed. Do you need that type of procedure on a Yamaha?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You do not need that tool on the Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki's I have done. - Van

[@brett5803]

I want to completely vacate my brake lines of any fluid prior to installing new steel braided brake lines on my 2017 FZ09 however, I do not want to buy a pneumatic bleeder. Can I just bleed them using the brake lever? if so, how do i keep from allowing air to enter the master cylinder and also completely bleed the lines of any fluid? Thanks in advance.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You can bleed them until the master is very low then leave the screw open and let gravity do the rest. You may need to put a zip tie on the brake lever to hold it so the fluid floes freely. - Van

[@brett5803]

@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks so much. I think i have a better idea of what to do now.

[@eddkbk34]

Hey Brian I just bled my breaks and changed them on my z400 but while caging the brake fluid I ended up getting a bit of dust particles in the master cylinder is that an issue do I need to re-bleed my brake system??

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would suck the fluid out of the master and re-bleed the brakes. - Van

[@faceutd]

So do you do both callipers then the master cylinder last?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

That is what I typically do. - Van

[@HeyYou1707]

I've never seen safty wire pliers. That was really nifty in action! I feel confidant attacking a break service job now YEA!!!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy you found the video helpful. - Van

[@jeancarlocortes59]

What happen if you get no fluid from the caliper??

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You need to be patient and perhaps allow it to gravity bleed for a bit to get the fluid to start moving. - Van

[@davidbutcher6637]

You may or may not heard about Mv Rear brakes disappearing over time its been in the shop three times now and can only do 2-300km and the rear brake is gone again no leaks this bike has only done 6000km any ideas thought about going to castrol srf fluid ? ive been told air does not get in unless it leaks out fluid ?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The fluid will not make a difference IMO. Perhaps try a new master cylinder if you do not see any external leaks and retest. - Van

[@davidbutcher6637]

@@sportbiketrackgear If the ABS and traction control is turned off does it just allow fluid flow threw the control module like a non abs brake system, Also is the front and rear circuits in the ABS module separated and work independent of each other ? thus each fluid line is bleed separate. PS thanks For the reply.

[@discgolfprofessor]

Thanks for the video. Time for a Larger Shirt Ahnold ! “Get to the chopper”.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I put on a few lbs here. Back to normal now. - Van

[@JEFTELAND]

Interesting but doesn't air end up in the ABS pump and trapped? I work on several motorcycle Mfg's and some suggest NOT to get any air in the ABS pump. If air is in the ABS pump some MFG's will suggest it will need to go to the dealer to be bleed. Also only way the zip tie trick would work is if the ABS pump in below the rear master cylinder brake fluid holder/filling location.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

While I am sure there are exceptions to this I have installed brake line kits on numerous ABS equipped bikes and have never had a problem. In my previous life I was a tech at a Cadillac dealer and serviced ABS brakes more times than I can remember now. From BMPV installs to calipers I never ran into an issue. - Van

[@SuggyRacing]

I have ABS linked brakes on my 600f, is it still same principle? Guessing it is?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This process should work well on your bike. - Van

[@Armaghan.Abbasi]

1 litter fluid is enough for cleaning only front calipers?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

500 ml (US pint) is more than enough to bleed the front brakes. - Van

[@CountryBoy-ej3wd]

Great video, now I know what I did wrong in my Super tenere Thank you

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thanks for watching! - Van

[@76kwame]

Any different if you have a combined system? If I use the rear brake, it also activate the front but not in full power.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This method should work perfect for bleeding that system as well. - Van

[@oc_geek337]

For CBS you shall bleed the front caliper spefic nipple by the rear pedal TOO. If you don't you get air in that section of the pipe indeed

[@lylehumphreys9099]

Good thing I watched this cuz I was only opening it like two times was getting pissed thinking my cylinder bad lol I'll go bk n try it over n over .

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Follow this process and you should be good to go. - Van

[@lylehumphreys9099]

I just kept pumping it n used a straw so fluid didn't get in my rims n it finally worked almost one hole refill of fluid

[@butterbean2523]

Speed bleeders are awesome.

[@jazznzz]

Hi, just to confirm, the process works the same for dual channel abs?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes this will work. - Van

[@badtolz2122]

My 17 triumph 675r says you need computer to bleed due to abs?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

While every bike can be a little different my expectations are this will work on your bike as well. - Van

[@badtolz2122]

Thank you much.... Gonna give it a whirl.

[@mrksalam1]

Will this work 2003 honda st1300

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes, I would expect this to work on that model. - Van

[@de76]

You are the Garand Thumb of bikes.....we shall call you 'Bike Daddy"

[@Isgood2beKing]

Hello, 2005 sportster 1200 r I need some help i do not know if I have a abs or not the back resouvour go under the bike and a lone like a pipe thing goes to caliper , and when bleeding is dropping from that place not the bleeding, Can you please help me please

[@DavidM2002]

The Honda CBR1000RR and its Combined ABS is one of the exceptions. The Honda Service Manual P 16-13 warns that in addition to the calipers, the valve and power units must also be bled. It warns "... are very involved and include many steps. All the steps must be followed exactly and completely." Also "Supporting with the side stand will be impossible to bleed the air completely."

[@sportbiketrackgear]

While there is always an exception I would still give this a shot before doing all of that. When I was at the dealer (Cadillac Tech) there were so many complex procedures in the manual that were just not necessary to get a good result from the repair. - Van

[@DavidM2002]

@@sportbiketrackgear I suspect that you are right. But, I recently had a local shop install new stainless lines and now the ABS light comes on periodically. It's highly unlikely that he did the full meal deal bleeding procedure. Powering off the bike and then back on seems to reset it for a while. It may not mean imminent failure but it is a little unnerving. And thanks for these videos; they are really informative.

[@jryer1]

Popcorn fart level dryness! Too dang funny. Thanks for video, big help, as I'm about to do a stainless braided upgrade. Question, if I have a front GP style brake setup, where only one line goes to the master cylinder, then Y's somewhere above the front tire to both calipers, do I need to have bleeder bags on both calipers at the same time?

[@sanjeevghorpade7273]

my 2012 cbrfireblade 1000rr abs light stays on and even the abs system is not working

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Odds are this is an issue with your ABS unit and bleeding the brakes will not correct it. - Van

[@sanjeevghorpade7273]

@@sportbiketrackgear so what's the solution is on it.. what do I have to check? pls advice me..🔧🔩😞

[@sanjeevghorpade7273]

@@sportbiketrackgear now the abs light goes off after some time as it is suppose to but but brakes are operating just like none abs bike.

[@gunthergunther7]

do you need to burp the system after leaving the zip ties on overnight?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

No, just cut the zip tie off and you should be good to go. - Van

[@mepanousispanousis6784]

The problem is that when engine is off, abs unit is isolated from the rest brake system. So the fluid and air inside the unit never gets bleeded. At one point when you drive the abs unit will engage mixin its old fluid and bubbles, with the new one so you will have again soft brakes. You have to electronically operate the abs valves so you can bleed also the fluid that is inside the unit.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This will not be an issue 99% of the time. I have bleed ABS equipped autos and motorcycles countless times over the years using this method and can tell you it works. To be fair (depending on the system) there is a possibility of having an air bubble (or some old fluid) trapped that will be introduced into the system when it is activated. After completing the bleed process ride the bike and activate the ABS when it is safe to do so to cycle the system. If the lever feel softer after you may have introduced some air into the system and will need to re-bleed. - Van

[@mepanousispanousis6784]

@@sportbiketrackgear that you for your answer sir. This is also what I have read and heard from other sources also. Soon I will change pads and I will try out your method.

[@EVil-ob8in]

Yeh, for this reason I have my brake fluid changed at the dealer. I can only trust that they modulate the abs system electronically. I have asked them about it and they cut me short by telling me they’ve done it properly. Sheesh, I’m only asking lol

[@oc_geek337]

Van, when you do the cable tie tip is there any need to open the reservoir cup (you show it closed so i assume not) ? Let it sit duriong night time would do, right ? Thanks and this is best bleeding video around man !

[@sportbiketrackgear]

No do not leave the cap off the reservoir any longer than you absolutely have to. Brake fluid will attract and retain moisture, this is not a good thing. You are welcome for the video, happy to help out. - Van

[@jhanexbluevlog8508]

how can the air escape if you dont open the cap reservoir

[@frboulet1]

Great video and explanation. Would love to see you do a 2020 and up Rocket 3, because there is apparently a problem with the rear brake bleeding when they first do it when making the bike. A bunch of us have to go back to the dealership on warranty, but I’m not sure if there is a conception problem with the bike, because it don’t look like it always solve the problem.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Sorry the Rocket is a little out of our wheel house, we focus on sportbikes for the most part. - Van

[@oc_geek337]

Above excellent. Thanks for sharing

[@IslandTosh]

Great vid and explanation of why to bleed the way you've demonstrated. One thing I'd add specifically for ABS systems (from the shop manual for my Triumph Street Triple R) is to also activate the ABS solenoids after going through the normal bleed procedure. I use a Bluetooth ODB2 plug and TuneECU on my Android to do so. Admittedly, not much fluid volume in there, but might be useful when starting with a dry system.

[@kaneharry5966]

IslandTosh Can you please explain for a mechanic novice what activating the ABS solonoids means/does? Cheers

[@IslandTosh]

Kane harry maybe my terminology is wrong (probably should have said ABS system or pump). Basically your activating the ABS system in the garage (instead of on the street) to bleed out any last air bubbles from the ABS system.

[@kaneharry5966]

Thank you

[@stevenfortier6436]

I have a Streety too Standard with abs but I'm just gonna do it without the tuneEcu or whatever. Don't think it's needed really unless you have a dry system like you said. I heard once you activate the ABS on the road right after it's all good. If worried about it go back to the garage after the abs got activated and maybe bleed one more time.. im not a pro popcorn farting mechanic though...lol

[@berkandincay]

Great explanation

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy it was helpful and thank you for watching. - Van

[@gloves8766]

Really well explained video! Loads of help!!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy to hear it was helpful, thank you for watching! - Van

[@CyberGasty]

Any pitfall of doing the reverse bleed instead?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would stick with the process we show in this video. This will get you the results you need and it is easy to do. - Van

[@cloudyskyforever2553]

Hello Brian, does it matter if we have to follow the order front brake first and then the rear or it does not matter at all? Thank you so much!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You can start with either one, it will not make any difference. Thanks for watching! - Van

[@BAHRAMCR]

I have a problem with my rear brake on my 2009 yamaha fjr. the rear brake peddal drops down to the bottom and the brake does not work unless I pump the peddal several times. Any ideas as to the problem ? thank you.

[@muhammadafiq2702]

how bout brake fluid level?

[@troytholen4030]

You have air in your brake lines. Use this procedure stated in the video to fix this

[@cruzin221]

Will the cable tie trick also work with the clutch?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

It would be worth a shot on a hydraulic clutch for sure. - Van

[@ashinoz11]

Great tip with the cable tie holding the brake lever. Is there any time period that is better? Overnight or a few hours? The last bit of air will go to the reservoir and it's perfect. No reason you couldn't do that trick every few months to keep the brakes 100% ?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I like to let it sit overnight if there is enough time. The only time this is worth doing is if you have replaced the brake fluid or had the system opened up for service. - Van

[@willcountypowersports6338]

I have a 2009 Honda CBR 1000 RR abs, do I have to bleed the module under the seat? and I think there is one on the side of the bike. I’m pretty sure there is air in my system because the abs light comes on and I was reading online that there could be air in the lines,

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I have not bleed a Honda with ABS so I am not 100% sure. That said most ABS systems do not require anything out of the ordinary when bleeding the brakes. If you have air in the lines the lever or pedal with be spongy. If you have done any service (change tires etc...) and the light came on after that was done begin by double checking your work. - Van

[@TheHipriest]

As Van said if you have air in the system your pedal will feel spongy. Your ABS cannot and will not detect air in the brake system.The anti-lock system is self-checking and is activated when the ignition switch is turned on, the ABS indicator light in the instrument cluster will come on and will remain on until road speed increases above 6 mph. If the ABS is normal the light will go off. If the indicator light remains on or starts flashing while the machine is being ridden, there is a fault in the system and the ABS function will switch off, the brakes will still function but in normal (no ABS) mode. If you wanna make sure you have no air in the C-ABS, (connected-anti-block, which means pressing the rear brake pedal also applies pressure at the front right-hand center piston) then there is a second bleeder in the middle of the front right-hand caliper which is for the proportional control valve and needs to be bled. Info from Heynes Honda CB,CBF,CBR 2007 to 2012 manual.

[@juniorregis9056]

Garage Gang , hey garage gang, the same problem just happened to me. Abs light flashing. Do you have any advice for me.

[@willcountypowersports6338]

Junior Regis Could be the brake pads or the ABS bracket

[@gnarshread]

Is that just a colostomy bag for a motorcycle?

[@disarmyou84]

What if your changing all the lines on the bike including the on s going to the ABS pump. How would the brake fluid change differ.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Bleeding the brakes would be done the same way as shown here. Like I say in the video the key is to get the fluid flowing again once the system has been emptied completely. Once it is moving again getting all the air out becomes easy. Definitely recommend picking up the Speed Bleeder Bag and Hose Kit I use in the video. Here is a link to it on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/speed-bleeder-bag-and-hose-kit/ If you have any issues you can post up here or shoot us an email and I can get you dialed in. - Brian Van

[@disarmyou84]

Sportbike Track Gear thanks Brian