In this video I show how to install a new braided brake line from Magnum Shielding. I also show how to bleed the brakes and ensure you have rock solid brakes!
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@chazzcapone. Жыл бұрын
Literally the best, simplest, straightforward how-to video on brake line replacement!! Why pay some shop hundreds to thousands to change out handlebars when there’s instructional videos like this??!! Yeah yeah…. We’ve all heard it… KZbin certified…. What I hear when the shop staff says this? Only we can do this work and get away with overcharging you!! That’s money you banked for the simple effort of watching a tutorial video to repair your bike!! BOOM! Ask anyone taking college courses these days. It’s all done online by watching ‘instructional videos’!! ❤❤❤ Great videos! Thanks for the KNOWLEDGE!
@Velhote7775 жыл бұрын
You are the first person I found that shows how to do all this manually. THANK YOU! Everyone else would only show how to do it with special tools for extra money. You earned a subscriber.
@2petyАй бұрын
Dude. This video was great. I bought an 883 and I have no real motorcycle mechanical experience and this video help me change the brake line. 🤙🏼
@bingo902104 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, no fluff, straight to the point. Thanks
@CPRBonaire Жыл бұрын
Hey man, I see that you posted this back in 2017. I'm posting this now October 25, 2022. Your info is solid and right to the point. I had additional problems though on my 2014 Street Bob, I couldn't bleed the brakes manually or with with the vacuum type system, no fluid coming out of the bleeder. I found some sediment in the master cylinder, & in the master cylinder ports at the bottom, front hose and bleeder screw etc. I took everything off, passed a very thin wire through the ports in the master cylinder cleaned and blew air through everything and finally got the brake fluid to come out of the front caliper as it should. I bleed the brakes as you described above, and zip tied the brake lever overnight. In the morning DAMN the brakes are rock solid could not be better. I'm so happy that everything is working as it should So your 5 year old post solid and right to the point is the best to date for bleeding Harley brakes. Thanks man, Kenny
@nooowayyjose3 жыл бұрын
This was a great resource, I’ve never done anything like this before and was nervous to tackle it myself but after following the steps you outlined I was off riding within an hour! Thanks
@hi5_centipedes8744 жыл бұрын
"You'll feel it when you come out in the morning. That thing will be rock solid." That's what she said.
@codycampbell274 жыл бұрын
“Weenermeat”....Name checks out
@romesyoutubechannel53562 жыл бұрын
Bro this is the best. Thank you for giving a great Instructional video without the extra nonsense.
@hughyager7015 жыл бұрын
this is the best video I have found yet on the front brake deal on a harley.I would'nt mine them explaining a few other things.
@KA-sk6pw Жыл бұрын
Just got my new braided front brake line last night. Great video and straight forward. Nice idea about making the catch bottle for the old fluid. Great tips , cant wait to get started thanks
@packgrog4 жыл бұрын
Brief and to the point. Good stuff. Possibly helpful that I'd seen other videos first that took more time explaining things, but this seems to cover it all in minimum time. Thank you.
@derrekdragonflame3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video. This had everything I needed to know and nothing that I didn't. Now I can change a brake hose because of you. You're a cool guy.
@turksterone4 жыл бұрын
dude this video was exactly what i needed! installed my new brake line in about an hour, thanks!
@nightowlrides Жыл бұрын
Awesome Vid. Im going to taller risers and studying up on all the steps to get clutch and breaks dialed in. This was very thorough. Great channel.
@heidimule80676 жыл бұрын
I got my Magnum Shielding brake line on today, and finally finished my new ape install. Thanks for posting on how to bleed the brakes. It was easy.
@GraniteCityRiders6 жыл бұрын
Awesome Brian. Glad to hear it went well.
@Seikoh075 жыл бұрын
I was nervous about doing this before I watched this how to vid. Thanks!
@adamoliveras11093 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, everything you need and no fluff. Keep on keeping on, brother.
@joejunior1974 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the quality of your videos. Thanks for the tips!
@lifeofjustinjames4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! Saved me $$ on hiring the dealer for over priced labor, great content here
@jammonjohn53982 жыл бұрын
Quick...easy to see what you're doing....and straight to the point. Nice vid and its why i subscribed. God..i hate those dudes who gotta tell ya why their doing everything and then go on about their cat lol....45mins later....
@evilways9615 жыл бұрын
5:18 Best Tip... and probably the most important part of the whole video...
@rooter_glide91813 жыл бұрын
Something i never knew or thought of! AGREEED!!!
@drummerdrummer4 жыл бұрын
Would these same instructions and tips apply to ABS brakes? Thanks!
@michaelgonzales82003 жыл бұрын
I’m changing mine tomorrow greatly appreciated!!
@rooter_glide91813 жыл бұрын
Great info bro!! Thank you, yes its 2021 but its still solid and to the point!
@shawn24694 жыл бұрын
Awesome vids man! You give me the confidence to do this!
@itzcoatlzeferinoaguayohern51333 жыл бұрын
You're the man! Thanx 4 the knowledge!
@rickcastillo35735 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro. I now have the confidence to tackle my bar install. Where’s my credit card?
@space80534 жыл бұрын
LMFAO..... I came here for the exact same reason. I just bought new apes, switch housings, and levers for my road pig.
@DirtyWorka2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Big help. Thank you.
@charlesjennifercourtney68706 жыл бұрын
Exactly what i was looking for, vids are top notch brother
@GraniteCityRiders6 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the support brother.
@karlheinz13752 жыл бұрын
Great! Thank you! Greetings from germany!
@dry5096 жыл бұрын
Very useful lesson.
@markorsborn78593 жыл бұрын
Super helpful video, thank you!
@vgullotta5 ай бұрын
yeah, that was perfect, thank you!
@Liveharley13 жыл бұрын
Excellent, I will be installing the lines, pads and bleed the brake, thanks for the info.
@markuswells27703 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic video, thank you so much!
@StevieTV2535 жыл бұрын
great video. short. informative. thank you.
@robertlumsden15795 жыл бұрын
great video. I will be doing this shortly. good info.
@choicebradbury80262 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great video
@Brav_zOmbie3 жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial!
@fdesa034 жыл бұрын
On the last step when you zip tie the brake lever over night, I just want to be sure of the procedure; Does the bleed valve need to be closed and the mc cover has to be off?
@THEBIGCHULETA4 жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on how to change the front brake line on a softail w/abs?
@markk68666 жыл бұрын
Great video...right to the point! Thanks
@anthonyvitale29444 жыл бұрын
You have any videos on replacing front brake line with ABS braking?
@garypwihongi733316 күн бұрын
Cool article bro ty
@nadajoey13 жыл бұрын
great video bud. thanks!
@zardportugal6 жыл бұрын
Your old brake fuid was brand new. Good video.
@GraniteCityRiders6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it probably had some miles left, but its so cheap if you're changing your line might as well use new stuff. Thanks for watching.
@kurtzman952 жыл бұрын
Watched videos, where injected fluid from bottom when filled line, to remove air, which works better
@drummerdrummer4 жыл бұрын
Will This work on Harleys with ABS? Specifically an Iron 883. Thanks!
@wtz6503 жыл бұрын
for what they coast the rubber clip thing should come with the new lines !!!!!!!!
@joshs15252 жыл бұрын
Why did you stop making videos bro? I really enjoyed them
@williamjohnson42553 жыл бұрын
Great video man. However, I have ABS brakes so I don't think this method will work for me. Right?
@stevenstratton48164 жыл бұрын
Very good videos.
@KemDIY4 жыл бұрын
What a great video! Thanks. Quick question for anyone. When flushing fluid I see people sucking fluid out the master cylinder. This makes me nervous that I’d do too much and have to bench bleed the Master cylinder. Is that necessary or does removing too much from master cylinder simply mean you have to do the process in this video more to get air out? Basically how concerned do I need to be with taking too much out of the master cylinder. It seems like this video evacuates it all anyway right?
@ErikWagler6 жыл бұрын
After I get the air out, but before I leave it over night, should there be any brake pressure?
@gdubbsmotolife97135 жыл бұрын
Yes you should have good pressure by the time you bleed the majority of the air out. You should have even more in the morning if you do it right.
@joshuaramos9676 Жыл бұрын
Since after installing the Magnum Shielding Brake line have you had water get where the clear plastic is? I’ve heard that’s an issue with these
@andrewbishop44326 жыл бұрын
Good stuff dude, thanks for posting!
@GraniteCityRiders6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support Andrew.
@gasd6542 Жыл бұрын
When did harley switch to Dot 4?! Every harley I've had has ran dot 5. Dot 4 would be nice since it's so cheap.
@thomasnugent70746 жыл бұрын
Hey man, first thank you for this video it was beyond helpful! I followed this video with every step but I took the ties off this morning and there’s still zero pressure in the brake lever. I don’t think it’s air in the line bc I bled it a little and it’s straight fluid coming out the bottom, and I didn’t let the cylinder bottom out. Is there anything I might be missing for why I’m still not getting pressure?
@GraniteCityRiders6 жыл бұрын
Hi Thomas... sorry for your trouble. This could only be two things: 1) You don't have a good seal at the banjo bolts, or 2) there is air in the line. Did you use a fresh copper crush washers at the master cylinder and caliper? Is it torqued down enough to get a proper seal? If you have some pesky air in the line and you can't get it out using the old fashioned method... I would suggest going to your local auto store and picking up a might vac, or similar vacuum to help get the air out. They are ~20-30 bucks. If you have a good seal on both ends of the line, you just have a pesky air bubble in the line... Hope this helps.
@thomasnugent70746 жыл бұрын
Granite City Riders hey, man. Turns out one of the crush washers they gave me was slightly warped and it wasn’t creating a proper seal. All good now! Thanks again for the help, you made this incredibly easy Cheers
@GraniteCityRiders6 жыл бұрын
Alright... I'm just glad to hear you are back up and running.
@tbd64037 ай бұрын
do you zip tie the lever closed with the cap still off the master or do you close that up then zip tie and leave it. I've bled my lines but it is still spongey.
@TheApologist13 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Where can I find these brake lines? And will it work for my 2004 Yamaha xv1700 road star?
@islamnossir322 жыл бұрын
Thx alot
@PhilippeShred Жыл бұрын
Is it the same procedure for ABS system ?
@herminioamuniz2 жыл бұрын
I like it
@gwchomperz6471 Жыл бұрын
This was super helpful, but I’m curious if the rear is similar or the same process?
@michaelpal76415 жыл бұрын
Would the rear brake be the same? I ask because I have a switch located mid-frame on the rear brake line. I have been told this is the rear brake light switch. My question is-does the magnum rear brake line come with the same switch to mate to the plug ? Thanks.
@hellbent63446 жыл бұрын
Ride on man Thanks
@ryankelly18463 ай бұрын
Been pumping these brakes and bleeding for a hot minute now. Still squishy as fuck and haven't had any bubbles in about 5 cycles. I assume I'm at the point of leaving it overnight?
@garyballard7232 жыл бұрын
I see a Mesa Boogie amp in the background.
@jeff-j3b7 ай бұрын
what was the torque value at the master cylinder
@michaelskinner65314 жыл бұрын
My '16 Fat Bob has dual disk, do I need 2 new cables? And, do i need to bleed both sides of the breaks, or only one?
@railroadsgarage92424 жыл бұрын
Hey man i installed the line no problem but im having a hard time bleeding the system. My brake line came with 4 washers. I used to on each banjo bolt. Can you tell me if thats correct?
@tasteray5 жыл бұрын
good video Bro...
@pundamilia11914 жыл бұрын
Something went wrong with my job. My banjo fitting is leaking and brakes wont pump up.
@anthonysmalawipredators87943 жыл бұрын
Thankyou!!!!!!!!
@indianacardguys74405 жыл бұрын
Is there anything else that needs to be done for ABS?
@nicholastucker69756 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother
@GraniteCityRiders6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@ricardoquiroz5884 жыл бұрын
Nice
@tocsin19774 жыл бұрын
Can the brakes on an ABS Softail be bled at home, or does it require the shop's digital technician?
@whatstheproblem66064 жыл бұрын
Toc Sin did my FXDWG at home couple ways you can do them
@AndresCuervoArt5 жыл бұрын
Probably a dumb question but does the bajo bolt hole has to align with the hole in the line?
@gdubbsmotolife97135 жыл бұрын
Not dumb at all bud. The hole does not need to align on our bikes. There is a 360 flow channel inside the fitting. Some banjo fittings do require alignment, but not the ones we use.
@Dude_Virus6 жыл бұрын
Would it not be easier to push fluid up the valve, that way all the air will by default get removed from the master cylinder?
@gdubbsmotolife97135 жыл бұрын
I saw a guy do it that way using a big syringe. Worked well. It does make a lot of sense. Easy to make a mess tho.
@nvaxman3 жыл бұрын
What if your bike has ABS ? I hear you shouldn't introduce air in or else it's a whole new job
@rodneybeckstedt6032 Жыл бұрын
Thanks bubba
@twelllllve6 жыл бұрын
I have a dyna lowrider with dual front brakes. Would it be the same/similar process to swap the lines out? The brake lines kind of intersect beneath the triple trees to their respective brake. Thanks in advance!
@GraniteCityRiders6 жыл бұрын
Yes, the process is similar. When bleeding you will need to bleed both sides. Just start with the caliper farthest from the master cylinder. It will take longer but the process is the same.
@sal85756 жыл бұрын
Great video!....where did you get that primary cover?
@GraniteCityRiders6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The cover is from: www.customderbycover.com/
@arthasty81516 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@GraniteCityRiders6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@andrewward44865 жыл бұрын
When leaving it over night with ziptie on what do i do with master cylinder cap,on or off?
@gdubbsmotolife97135 жыл бұрын
Doesn't matter really bud. I leave mine on but not screwed in. It keeps dust/bugs out and easy to take off to check/top off in the morning.
@As_A________Commenter4 жыл бұрын
The design of the master cylinder cap allows for air to escape, one of the reasons why when you take the cap off you shouldn’t turn it upside down while you work on the bike. While this seems like a smart thing to do in order to keep any crap off the underside of the cover, turning it upside down can allow any brake fluid on the cap to get past the seal and it can ooze out the vent hole when you reinstall it.
@ihune94356 жыл бұрын
What front turn signal relocation kit is that?
@GraniteCityRiders6 жыл бұрын
I bought pinch bolt signal relocation kit from Drag Specialties.
@tylernelson19936 жыл бұрын
What license plate relocation kit is that?
@GraniteCityRiders6 жыл бұрын
It was this kit: www.jpcycles.com/product/743-369 Then I️ swapped out the signals for the Arlen Ness direct mount LEDs. +1225tdnelson
@GraniteCityRiders6 жыл бұрын
Also, thanks for watching. +1225tdnelson
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@NattyDaddy472 жыл бұрын
What if you come out in the morn and it's not rock solid ?