HOW TO CLEAN YOUR MOTORCYCLE BRAKE CALIPERS

[@adobomoto]

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[@lakshmikumari.kandikatla1364]

It's very complex if you met one step wrong it's over you need to put a new one

[@lil7xxgaming851]

What about lubricant?

[@boostingaddict]

Thank you I was just going to ask this

[@Michael-lu2tz]

you should make a playlist with all of your helpful maintenance shorts

[@MylesDanielBaker]

Yes please!

[@randommisshaps7]

agreed

[@glennsharples3011]

You should 😊

[@KillerSkulls673]

Yes

[@user-hl8kx9pd4o]

PLEASE YES

[@HemiBurns]

Next, Aprilia owner will show you how to clean your indicator bulbs.

[@mlee6050]

I'm waiting to find how to add blinker fluid

[@DragonTales129]

bro lmao

[@alecnajarian]

How do I clean the inside of my exhaust it is very dirty

[@prakashrai7839]

One day he will do a video of cleaning piston rods

[@brk932]

😂Like they ever use it

[@Cannedraviolicanmakegoodfarts]

Ex-car mechanic here, normally we don’t recommend hanging your callipers by the brake line. Instead we find a spot, hang it with a bungee or zip tie. Especially avoid doing it if your car is older with crusty lines. Edit: Ok from the comments, I can say that there’s enough people hanging their callipers by the brake line, it seems fine. But as to not cause extra fatigue, I would still use me trusty bungee. Cause I’m ✨extra✨ like that. Stay civil boys and gals.

[@pranavc.d9268]

Why? Is it going to damage the calipers in some way?

[@ridepastu1418]

Back when brake lines were rubber. Nowadays, brake lines are made from braided SS, Kevlar, or even carbon fiber. No issues hanging your calipers. Even the pros in the paddocks do the same.

[@lovelessissimo]

​@@ridepastu1418Most brake lines are still rubber, no?

[@AntaresSQ01]

No issues with small light callipers like these and braided steel brake lines, I'd think twice about hanging off a Transit's front callipers from it's dingy rubber lines...

[@MustyMike]

@@pranavc.d9268 the rubber can crack / break / kink, and cause the fluid to leak and therefore it will make your brakes not work.

[@00_v0id]

And remember to grease your rotors for a smoother ride 👍

[@sherwingp]

Hahahahaha😂😂

[@praveendon4431]

😂😂

[@sherwingp]

Smooth brakes hahahq

[@nigthcrawler3186]

You 😮 wow 😳 😅 But someone might take it seriously.

[@jW-kr5xn]

Good advice! Now my brakes doesn’t drag my bike down anymore

[@ohmslaw6856]

Your introducing more error potential by doing this then just leaving shit alone

[@williamstephan880]

Right!!! This is extra for no reason. Clean the caliper when you do new pads, i see no reason to just randomly do it for "maintenance"

[@okok-oc4ko]

Yeah, try that on shitty and dusty roads. calipers with steel pistons rust and gunk up with brake dust when not taken care of especially non radial brakes. Regularly checking the brakes every 3 months does the trick on non radial brakes ensuring the slider pins free of corrosion.

[@dinglingwang]

never done it, never had problems

[@smokeybear390]

I’ve seen plenty of calipers fail and lock up after being pushed back after a brake job. Also, there’s a solid chance someone does this forgets to pump the brakes up and the first time the hit them after taking off nothing will be there

[@nickformato6838]

He got chicken scratch, and he’s worried about breaks😂

[@dethangelishere394]

i've been driving motorcycles for nearly 40yrs and have never seen this happen.

[@garyeastell3458]

Same , have been riding bikes for 35 years and no dramas. I've had my R1 for the last 20 years and no issues.

[@tomvana4270]

Because your calipers froze up you crashed and were in a coma for 40 years. This is why this is so important!

[@_-KOEN-_]

It’s only when people run out of BS to film they starting doing useless stuff like this I guess

[@SM-vs4ro]

2016 BMW R1200RT 80,000+ and it happened to me right after I stopped at a intersection. I pulled out and the bike felt hard. I slowed down to pull over and the bike stopped half way off the street. The front left caliper was locked up. Broke the bleeder loose and rode it back home. Tried to clean the piston but no luck. I had to replace them. I ended up rebuilding both side. Never had this happen to any of my other bike. Shit happens.

[@justicemcdonald2939]

Bingo

[@robertperron8680]

As someone who is a professional motorcycle mechanic, don't do this. The brake cleaner can swell the seals for the pistons and not allow the pistons to retract. It can also cause the seals to leak

[@rubberonasphalt]

I'm sad that so many people are applauding this tip. I'm more sad that I keep seeing this guy's tips constantly, that no one should do

[@DarkRRider]

@@rubberonasphalt stop making stupid People famous!!!!!

[@Andyyy982]

Never mind that he suggested pulling the brake lever with the caliper off and the pads out😂 all well and good until the piston pops out and the DIYer finds his/herself in a pickle. Also any anti-cease grease or release pin lubricant that would be there from the previous mechanic or dealership has now been washed off. So now you're introducing potential for rust and greater mechanical wear. This guy obviously isn't thinking about how dangerous this bit of misinformation could be.

[@russellwaters2659]

Yeah this guy isn’t very smart lol. You don’t want to clean your pads either

[@MinisodaMotoventures]

in my 10years of riding i can say ive never done this once lol

[@simo-AKA-DreadPirateRoberts]

"Chuck Norris can do a wheely on a unicycle"

[@gabrieltiso8537]

Oh I thought that was the "stay thirsty my friends" guy 😆

[@haldyordan2316]

I'm brain bleeding 😂😂😂.....

[@haldyordan2316]

I'm brain bleeding 😂😂😂.....

[@Dillo22009]

@@haldyordan2316bro said the same thing twice XD

[@Dillo22009]

@@haldyordan2316​​⁠bro said the same thing twice XD

[@kapkhual-le9lf]

Ik how to take things apart but idk how to put ‘em back in

[@barrowscasper12]

Same as taking it apart, but in reverse. Extra bolts may spawn while apart, just toss those away, they're no good

[@vistakay]

​@@barrowscasper12that's how bolts are made

[@steveh100]

​@@vistakay😂

[@hardscope7744]

@@barrowscasper12😂😂😂 great advice that’s what I do too

[@fadmap9676]

If it ain't in the owners manual for routine maintenance, then don't do it.... I've never done this for my Ducati 996 nor on my Panigale R, ever! Brakes are just fine, goin 8 years now

[@joshmartinak4315]

Make sure you put lots of butter and olive oil on the brake pads before re-installing.

[@gregsanford3848]

WTF??

[@zooperdooper3766]

​@@gregsanford3848I believe it's sarcasm

[@Kartums]

Specific kinda of olive oil? Or can I use any kind? :0

[@EnzoMarshall]

The fastest way to ruin the seals and get a leak on the caliper is to use brake cleaner on then, they have seals to keep dirt out already there is no need to clean them

[@cassandra1305]

This vid is great! Short, concise, and has all the info you need to do the job. lol. I watched a few 10+ minute videos, and this one did a better job of explaining the process than any of those. I’m a local rider, hope to meet ya one of these days and pester you with maintenance questions 😆

[@brunkosaurusrex]

"pump it up until it gets hard"

[@zakifarah603]

That’s what she said😂

[@TheLifeOfMartin]

Always

[@x-man5056]

When you use the brake lever to push the pistons out, you should have a right sized block of wood in between them. Without one, you run the risk that the pistons will come out unevenly, 3 of them could stay put and only 1 would move for example, particularly if they really are dirty.

[@victyper301]

I need to bring him my bike so he can show me how 😂

[@antoniomitchell1883]

Let’s try to figure it out on our own.

[@nc6956]

You can't be serious...

[@jeremyfink537]

In today's lesson of shit nobody should do.....caliper cleaning. 😂

[@91891Terrell]

I appreciate your videos bruv 🤙🏽

[@bernhard8540]

There's actually a lube for around the piston boots and pad slides but over drying the rubber boots and seals around the caliper pistons isn't a good idea, it will be clean but the boots and seals will be cracked and falling apart and leaking😊I'm not saying don't clean them every once in a while but get the correct lubricant grease and reapply it afterwards to keep the seals and piston boots soft and pliable 😊

[@zugmeister314]

I started riding in 1988. Hundreds of thousands of miles later I’ve never once cleaned a brake piston and never had one seize on me.

[@stillshot2]

Hundreds of thousands of miles on a motorcycle is impressive 💪

[@Zgurkogel]

Which in a way makes sense because constant riding keeps brake pistons moving, as opposed to bikes that get ridden only a few hundred miles per year. Good on you for riding lots, living the dream! 😍😍

[@shiba-x-]

I don't have a bike yet, but I plan on buying one soon and I'm actually really happy this channel has appeared in my feed

[@LastExile1989]

Use to qork at my families shop we used 1500-200 grit sandpaper around the pistons. Takes any small nicks and keeps the piaton seals good.

[@fckjoebdn1776]

No mention of how to compress the pistons to get the caliper re-installed and how to bleed the brakes?

[@X11CHASE]

You wouldn’t need to bleed for this, use your brain

[@agungh1670]

I use the calipers it self and min screw driver

[@17nirmalya]

Love your expertise ❤

[@fahadahmed480]

There's less chance of calipers seizing than the chance of you re-assembling the caliper wrong

[@LimitLessGsxr]

That very very last part I did not do. Knew it was something easy n simple I missed thanks again adobo 😅❤

[@Envizion06]

Your maintenance videos have helped me a lot please make a playlist so I can save it and not go looking for a specific one🙏

[@leoknowles8348]

Thank you so much for your videos! Been watching for a few months and I'm impressed! NOBODY ON THIS GREEN EARTH HAS EVER done videos or think the way you do! I appreciate your videos they're a great help to the Bike society and especially newbies! Keep up the Brilliance my friend! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽😁👍🏽 ABDOBO MOTO FOR THE WIN!!!

[@tonywade161]

Bro your videos are the best man I’m a new rider and I’ve learned so much from your videos bro keep ‘em coming btw rsv4 is 👌🏾

[@duncansteedman9986]

Callipers failing is my number one problem here on wet, salty Isle of Skye. This procedure makes sense 👍

[@CJMediaOfficial]

If you spray paint the piston it actually increases the HP on your bike, (don't ask me how I know) (I tried it)

[@adobomoto]

Lmao, love your builds dude.

[@CJMediaOfficial]

@@adobomoto 🫶😁

[@ugapug5150]

I...understood that reference.😂

[@kevywevy881]

This guy has great content

[@human1513]

A lot of shops and racers use Simple Green put into a spray bottle which is also bio-degradeable. Then use a tooth brush to lightly scrub the caliper, pistons and pads. Then use a spray bottle of water to rinse off. Air blow dry if you have compressed air or go for a short ride. It is safe for o'rings. I have been using it for years and years.

[@SaaduMia]

You’re doing big bros work here for us who don’t got no big bros 😭😭😭😭. Never knew how to clean these

[@VulcanRR]

I sanded my tires too ,I like the look ... looks like racing slicks

[@czwok]

love you adobo keep up the useful content

[@chulee8148]

U good and clear explane

[@djwhiz03]

Thank you!

[@Adameftube]

Don't spray brake cleaner into the caliper! It'll kill the piston seals! Clean with brake fluid and when clean apply a little red rubber grease around the piston before you push them back in.

[@Andyyy982]

Don't do this. You rely on your brakes for safety. If you dont know what to do, take it to a mechanic or get your information from a credible source. The calipers are supposed to have a lubricant on the release pins to decrease mechanical wear, stop rust build-up and help the pads return to a neutral position. Also he's suggesting you pump the brakes with the pads out. On some calipers this can cause the piston to pop right out. If you don't know what you're doing, you're then in for a world of hurt. Also someone else suggested not leaving the caliper hanging by its brake line. While several people do this and have not had issues, its still the wrong way to do it and if you have any minor cracks in your brake line you're only going yo make things worse. Additionally it adds strain to a part that was never meant to experience any. Use common sense and vet your sources.

[@elijahjimenez4537]

His velcro ebrake is perfect 🤣💪🏽🔥👍🏽

[@Jenglee922]

Very useful vid ~~~ thank you 🎉

[@stig5763]

Yes. My pistons DID seize while riding. I almost broke my foot when the bike peg bounced off of it twice after I flopped onto the road. Was off my feet for a month.

[@russelmejorada1148]

Then you somehow accidentally used wd-40 💀. Hahaha

[@KC16A6]

ooooooh yeah !! I can DEFINITELY see that happening !

[@frankfeng6199]

Didn't know about the holding-the-brake-part the first time I did it, the squeaking and wobble was fun 😅 It was a gixxer though... 😂 Can't expect too much from a gixxer rider

[@dannyd-bz5ms]

Awesome!

[@kmatcyk]

Nice water drop effect on the paint. Good idea

[@TeddysGaming]

Also good to put some brake grease on the back of the brake pad and clean and put grease on pins if you have em.

[@ciobanualexandru7357]

A great tip would be to place the barke pads in the same pozition meaning left side to left and right to right , not the other way around because they wear different and being switch would cause the brake to not perform the same way or better.

[@garyeastell3458]

I've had my R1 for the last 20 years and no issues.

[@stefanrakic5991]

From some guys that preparing bikes for racing I hear the best is to use soap and teeth brush instead brake cleaner

[@hamish3766]

This is a good practice to do when changing brake pads before pushing pads back into caliper. It is completely pointless if re-using brake pads, because as the pads wear the pistons move out further

[@hydrophaintconcepts4675]

It’s actually from not changing your fluid and moisture getting in the lines corroding the piston. Simple green and a garden hose is all you need to clean them while installed. Those babies could be caked with mud and still work just ask any ATV owner.

[@mohannadbeno4632]

Thank you

[@ninjababyboss]

Very nice

[@eyemallears2647]

Thanks!

[@KC16A6]

agreed... BUT most "riders" have NO IDEA how to use a wrench correctly, sooooo I'd say ask your local shop to clean your pistons on the next pad change (just as a reminder to them) 😉

[@Way2Destinee]

exactly what searching for

[@YouTubeCensorshipStinks]

I recommend wearing eye protection. I've had brake cleaner and the like splash back.

[@carlospinto5451]

I got brake cleaner in my eye once. Crazy product, because it doesn't burn in your eye. The issues started the next day. Had an irritated eye for like a month

[@AU10ZC]

I like to pop the pistons out and clean everything, pistons and bores, also fit a new set of seals

[@poppa5289]

And put new brake pads in while your at it 👍

[@skippynj1979]

I use soapy water when I wash my bike.. maybe a tooth brush to get what I can... I never touch pistons until I rebuild a caliber.. and that's on age of the seals .. or a restoration of the older bikes I do.. Rebuilding a caliber is easy but only necessary piston seals start to leak..

[@davidyaroch6622]

Be sure to clean the pad retaining pins too. Hondas are notorious for pin wear that will cause pad hang.

[@xzbitmotovlog]

👌👌👌🔥🔥🔥

[@Artyom64824]

lol I don't think I torqued my last brakes to spec, respect.

[@Chopped3v]

As a GSXR rider im upset you didnt give a joke at the end.🥲 We NEED them.🤣🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@miekbell162]

shes not lying ive done an unwanted stoppie a few years ago lol

[@jwkre]

I would put crc brake grease where the pads sit so it moves smoothly

[@evizzlegaming1008]

Useful tips

[@TonyLupercio-zz9ik]

If I didn’t already know he gives good advice I would believe this isn’t a good idea

[@flanker53]

sometimes after clearing the pads it might not have initial bite so warm it up so check that as well

[@Larsxs.]

As an motorcycle mechanic i will tell you DONT DO THIS. With mornal riding You only have too clean it whem you repalce the pads, also you have special grease for the piston seals.... And if the brake is stuck because off standing stil to long you need to get the pistons out, probably there is corrosion under the seals.

[@alekostsk3833]

You didn't mention how we open the brake pistons back up

[@2tonemero]

What did you use to compress your piston back so you can put the pads back on??

[@redborbon8805]

Nice

[@diegomanlop4835]

Maintenance and know to how to its always nice but if been riding for 20 years and never had to do this

[@mindslyder404]

Suggest to use carb cleaner instead of brake cleaner. It is less likely to effect the rubber o-rings in the pistons.

[@drazman9]

Yeah.. clean those brake pads.. So next time you brake you turn to a believer!! ("I believe I can brake...")

[@SaqibKhaliq]

Very helpful, thank you. Fyi - every time my FireBlade went into Honda for a service, they took the brakes apart and cleaned them. How do I know? They charged me for new caliper bolts (because they are stretch bolts). Honda is not going to recommend this for no reason!

[@bogdanpanaite8132]

Velcro is high-tech. I have one of those rubber bands they use for money rolls in the movies😂

[@Poppaul3]

I bet those piston seals love that brake parts cleaner 🙄 you are the local squid rider

[@daztoo5156]

Boss can make video how to put fuel stabilizer on your aprilia thankyou never seen one on youtube

[@slimJimmey]

Correct me if I'm wrong but if you push the brakes too far with the caliper off the rotor cant that push the pistons out of the caliper? I've accidentally done this to a Ford Taurus, and we almost had to trash the whole caliper, but we managed to get the piston back in. Does that go for bikes the same way?

[@igwearinze5184]

yeah, but once you drain the hydraulic fluid and let air in, it stabilizes.

[@Soeiime]

Thanks

[@unknownid321]

This is sooo true

[@kristopherluster6709]

“I like to put everything back together” 😂 I hope everyone here likes to put everything back together too 🙏🏽

[@lucianoromero777]

This is : I got tired just washing it and got bored so started cleaning random shit on the bike 😂

[@myboy051]

Cleaning that portion of the brake calipers aren’t going to do anything to stop or prevent a “caliper” from seizing. When a caliper seizes, it happens behind that rubber seal. Or it happens because the pad is not returning/sliding. Meaning the brake pad it self is seized in the bracket. However it’s still not a bad thing to clean like shown in this video. Yea I’m a Automotive tech of just about 20 years now. I’ve rebuilt both automotive and motorcycle calipers. Knowing how it works is knowing how it fails.

[@Felfeli-Athletics]

Can you show how to push the pistons back in evenly. Thanks

[@thagingerninjer5391]

You have to either get a caliper spreader or put the pads back in, and use a screwdriver to compress them.

[@Josh.Jordan]

​@@thagingerninjer5391or just use your fingers. It isn't that hard

[@ZSmith-yy4lv]

just push them in with your fingers. They’ll all set evenly after a few lever pulls.

[@thagingerninjer5391]

@@ZSmith-yy4lv that’s what she said.

[@darvis975]

When you add brake cleaner (or carb cleaner) to a cup, be sure its Styrofoam or it wont clean right.

[@mrbritcoinnakamoto2793]

you should never press the lever when there is no pads in it if the pots are tight it may just move one of them an it may pop out the seals an your in trouble

[@stephenpatton8690]

This is great. I usually do this whenever I change the pads. Do you think there is a case for doing more frequently (assuming no track use)?

[@zooperdooper3766]

No, most people just clean them when they replace the pads, regularly doing this is overkill

[@samuelmathews6120]

Autozone: How many cans of brake cleaner do you need today?

[@ChefGuruJeff]

It's really not necessary, but if you do do it next time, put a thin piece of wood between the two caliper locations of the pistons so that if you press and you push the pistons out too far, you'll still be able to catch them it's really not necessary

[@garrykennedy5484]

What about the slider pins? Kind of important. You should also apply some kind of rust prohibitor and lube those pins. Bleed the entire brake system using fresh DOT 4 synthetic hydrophobic brake fluid. You're welcome.

[@briankissel7661]

There are no slider (lines) pins, it’s a monoblock fixed caliper. That’s why there are pistons on both sides.

[@bonethugs5450]

nice wow

[@KengCheong]

I don’t do any of these things coz I live in Macau and we don’t really have a place to. But it’s good knowledge nonetheless.

[@frankvitullo4925]

Great job no lube on the sliders