How to Install a Brake Line and Bleed Brakes on a Harley Davidson!!!!

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!

[@chazzcapone.]

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!

[@kellycronk1596]

❤Strongly agree

[@CPRBonaire]

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

[@Velhote777]

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.

[@KA-sk6pw]

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

[@2pety]

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. 🤙🏼

[@nooowayyjose]

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

[@romesyoutubechannel5356]

Bro this is the best. Thank you for giving a great Instructional video without the extra nonsense.

[@nightowlrides]

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.

[@joejunior1974]

I appreciate the quality of your videos. Thanks for the tips!

[@packgrog]

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.

[@hughyager701]

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.

[@bingo90210]

Great tutorial, no fluff, straight to the point. Thanks

[@turksterone]

dude this video was exactly what i needed! installed my new brake line in about an hour, thanks!

[@heidimule8067]

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.

[@GraniteCityRiders]

Awesome Brian. Glad to hear it went well.

[@derrekdragonflame]

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.

[@kellycronk1596]

Great video ❤I'm installing a new braided line on my XT600

[@adamoliveras1109]

Fantastic video, everything you need and no fluff. Keep on keeping on, brother.

[@hi5_centipedes874]

"You'll feel it when you come out in the morning. That thing will be rock solid." That's what she said.

[@codycampbell27]

“Weenermeat”....Name checks out

[@jammonjohn5398]

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....

[@Seikoh07]

I was nervous about doing this before I watched this how to vid. Thanks!

[@lifeofjustinjames]

Thanks for this! Saved me $$ on hiring the dealer for over priced labor, great content here

[@michaelgonzales8200]

I’m changing mine tomorrow greatly appreciated!!

[@evilways961]

5:18 Best Tip... and probably the most important part of the whole video...

[@rooter_glide9181]

Something i never knew or thought of! AGREEED!!!

[@shawn2469]

Awesome vids man! You give me the confidence to do this!

[@drummerdrummer]

Would these same instructions and tips apply to ABS brakes? Thanks!

[@rooter_glide9181]

Great info bro!! Thank you, yes its 2021 but its still solid and to the point!

[@itzcoatlzeferinoaguayohern5133]

You're the man! Thanx 4 the knowledge!

[@charlesjennifercourtney6870]

Exactly what i was looking for, vids are top notch brother

[@GraniteCityRiders]

Appreciate the support brother.

[@DirtyWorka]

Excellent video. Big help. Thank you.

[@Liveharley1]

Excellent, I will be installing the lines, pads and bleed the brake, thanks for the info.

[@karlheinz1375]

Great! Thank you! Greetings from germany!

[@THEBIGCHULETA]

Any thoughts on how to change the front brake line on a softail w/abs?

[@StevieTV253]

great video. short. informative. thank you.

[@markorsborn7859]

Super helpful video, thank you!

[@rickcastillo3573]

Thanks bro. I now have the confidence to tackle my bar install. Where’s my credit card?

[@space8053]

LMFAO..... I came here for the exact same reason. I just bought new apes, switch housings, and levers for my road pig.

[@anthonyvitale2944]

You have any videos on replacing front brake line with ABS braking?

[@markuswells2770]

This is a fantastic video, thank you so much!

[@choicebradbury8026]

Thanks, great video

[@Brav_zOmbie]

Awesome tutorial!

[@fdesa03]

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?

[@robertlumsden1579]

great video. I will be doing this shortly. good info.

[@dry509]

Very useful lesson.

[@zardportugal]

Your old brake fuid was brand new. Good video.

[@GraniteCityRiders]

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.

[@alanurbach6173]

Not sure if your bike has ABS but do you need to do anything differently if it does?

[@joshs1525]

Why did you stop making videos bro? I really enjoyed them

[@markk6866]

Great video...right to the point! Thanks

[@ErikWagler]

After I get the air out, but before I leave it over night, should there be any brake pressure?

[@gdubbsmotolife9713]

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.

[@nadajoey1]

great video bud. thanks!

[@tbd6403]

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.

[@drummerdrummer]

Will This work on Harleys with ABS? Specifically an Iron 883. Thanks!

[@SimpleMistaken]

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

[@stevenstratton4816]

Very good videos.

[@andrewbishop4432]

Good stuff dude, thanks for posting!

[@GraniteCityRiders]

Thanks for the support Andrew.

[@thomasnugent7074]

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?

[@GraniteCityRiders]

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.

[@thomasnugent7074]

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

[@GraniteCityRiders]

Alright... I'm just glad to hear you are back up and running.

[@PhilippeShred]

Is it the same procedure for ABS system ?

[@gwchomperz6471]

This was super helpful, but I’m curious if the rear is similar or the same process?

[@TheApologist1]

Thanks man. Where can I find these brake lines? And will it work for my 2004 Yamaha xv1700 road star?

[@vgullotta]

yeah, that was perfect, thank you!

[@wtz650]

for what they coast the rubber clip thing should come with the new lines !!!!!!!!

[@garypwihongi7333]

Cool article bro ty

[@michaelskinner6531]

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?

[@jeff-j3b]

what was the torque value at the master cylinder

[@michaelpal7641]

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.

[@williamjohnson4255]

Great video man. However, I have ABS brakes so I don't think this method will work for me. Right?

[@KemDIY]

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?

[@railroadsgarage9242]

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?

[@gasd6542]

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.

[@kurtzman95]

Watched videos, where injected fluid from bottom when filled line, to remove air, which works better

[@tocsin1977]

Can the brakes on an ABS Softail be bled at home, or does it require the shop's digital technician?

[@whatstheproblem6606]

Toc Sin did my FXDWG at home couple ways you can do them

[@twelllllve]

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!

[@GraniteCityRiders]

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.

[@AndresCuervoArt]

Probably a dumb question but does the bajo bolt hole has to align with the hole in the line?

[@gdubbsmotolife9713]

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.

[@andrewward4486]

When leaving it over night with ziptie on what do i do with master cylinder cap,on or off?

[@gdubbsmotolife9713]

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________Commenter]

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.

[@Dude_Virus]

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?

[@gdubbsmotolife9713]

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.

[@ryankelly1846]

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?

[@indianacardguys7440]

Is there anything else that needs to be done for ABS?

[@sal8575]

Great video!....where did you get that primary cover?

[@GraniteCityRiders]

Thanks! The cover is from: www.customderbycover.com/

[@tasteray]

good video Bro...

[@pundamilia1191]

Something went wrong with my job. My banjo fitting is leaking and brakes wont pump up.

[@anthonysmalawipredators8794]

Thankyou!!!!!!!!

[@herminioamuniz]

I like it

[@ihune9435]

What front turn signal relocation kit is that?

[@GraniteCityRiders]

I bought pinch bolt signal relocation kit from Drag Specialties.

[@islamnossir32]

Thx alot

[@garyballard723]

I see a Mesa Boogie amp in the background.

[@ricardoquiroz588]

Nice

[@hellbent6344]

Ride on man Thanks

[@tylernelson1993]

What license plate relocation kit is that?

[@GraniteCityRiders]

It was this kit: www.jpcycles.com/product/743-369 Then I️ swapped out the signals for the Arlen Ness direct mount LEDs. +1225tdnelson

[@GraniteCityRiders]

Also, thanks for watching. +1225tdnelson

[@nvaxman]

What if your bike has ABS ? I hear you shouldn't introduce air in or else it's a whole new job

[@nicholastucker6975]

Thanks brother

[@GraniteCityRiders]

Thanks for watching

[@rodneybeckstedt6032]

Thanks bubba

[@arthasty8151]

Thanks.

[@GraniteCityRiders]

Thanks for watching

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[@skinnzo122]

Does this work the same on ABS brake systems?

[@ValVal23]

Thanks bro