How To Install / Put On BMX Brakes

How to put BMX Brakes onto your BMX bike.
This video covers the basics of installing brakes onto your BMX bike.
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[@Official_CAMPANELLA]

Thanks man your videos are really helping me out building my first bmx.

[@Brant_Moore]

Really glad to hear it!!! Thanks for tuning in!

[@ANRC]

First time fixing up a bmx bike. It's a used Haro Boulevard. But it's coming along great and your vids help a ton!

[@jimmycrackcorn1783]

Helped tremendously. Great video

[@Brant_Moore]

Yes so good to hear!! Thanks for letting me know!

[@pauljames4510]

6:41 I wind the barrel adjusters right in for a new cable and use a Park Tool BT2 cable stretcher to take the slack out the inner cable

[@weirdnessbeardness]

Gimmy a brake. Great content. I'm transitioning from brakeless to brakes on my big 20 inch. Thx Weirdness

[@timange124]

37 year old dad. Daughter is getting into Bmx and I usually ride mtb. Sold it and got a Bmx to ride around with her. What a learning curve! From a 29er to a Bmx.. Bike I bought doesn’t have brakes, and it’s SOOOO weird after having a mtb for 30 years! Ordered a brake yesterday. This video was very helpful, and I’ll be checking out your tension videos as well. Any tips for an older guy getting into it? Looking forward to my new journey in the Bmx world! Thanks again!

[@Brant_Moore]

Heck yea man welcome back to BMX! I would suggest just riding around and getting as comfortable as possible on the bike. Being comfortable will get you out of crashes much smoother than being extremely stiff will.

[@timange124]

@@Brant_Moore thanks man! Went out for a couple hours today and already feeling more comfortable. Appreciate the comment, keep up the great content!

[@Brant_Moore]

That’s great to hear too man! I’ll do my best and you keep at it too!

[@NGKGMR]

Should i add gyro system on my bike?(the blue one from my video)

[@spoonthief3129]

Clear and helpful, thanks!

[@knelz804]

Thanks for the video, helped me out a lot.

[@Brant_Moore]

Stoked to hear it helped you!!

[@twentytolife4401]

Brakes are easy to install and maintain. Not to mention fun as hell. More parts more fun.🍻

[@Brant_Moore]

Absolutely! Why not open up an entirely new world of possibilities?

[@twentytolife4401]

@@Brant_Moore Trey Jones is messing with them again. Hopefully he keeps on long enough to explore a new realm of possibilities that we haven't seen yet.

[@mikegardner8360]

I love brakes especially when they're loud the (sorry adhd kicked in ) duck/goose sound is a great feeling

[@mikegardner8360]

@@twentytolife4401trey jones is just a magician all around

[@JParkerAdair]

My brakes look nothing like this. 🤦‍♂️

[@apollo_baby_brown1393]

Thanks for uploading 👍

[@MalefactorCarnal]

Whats the dimension of the Alan that you used on the mounts? Having a hard time trying to remove my mounts. Sunday Forecaster 2019.

[@Bulls777]

Thanks man it helped me out a lot

[@otacon4065]

yes my brother! helped yet again! greets from uk again!

[@RadicalToys]

Should I be using u brake or v brake for the rear bmx?

[@joshuaw7330]

Thank you for your video. I was given an BMX bicycle, where the brake lever is seized, no way to move it. What is the process to overhaul and process to get it working once again. Hope to hear from you soon.

[@pauljames4510]

1:07 I remember on my fit dehart frame the break lugs worked loose after a while making my break wobble, and some surface rust in there didn't help so i had to redo my break, so i got some Mafco nutlock on the lugs to stop them moving, grease the out side of the lugs and inside the break arms

[@mikegardner8360]

Always check mounts my gyro mounts come loose some times but common practice if it feels loose it most likely it will be ,we the people mounts come with a wrench for mounts that works awesome

[@abraham7330]

ion got nothing on the back shop said i had to order it on my mine what a good back brake size 6?

[@cx4130]

Hidey ho neighbor!....I caught the reference. Keep up the great work. 20% crew!

[@jeandebeer5470]

Thank you for the video. MUCH APRECIATED. ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BentarFitro]

hello, do you know type of brake that had longer pads railing?

[@saulgarcia7083]

What brake mount kit is that?

[@alexcuevas9060]

Thanks man I just got my brakes on good

[@ILONGGOMANUGBONSAI1977]

Thanks brother thanks for the tips and ideas God bless

[@DrewJersey2024]

Great video for breaks overall, but I am having trouble putting the actual HANDGRIP portion of the breaks back together. Inside the actual hand piece of the breaks is a little spring w/2 little spacer pieces, which I cannot seem to figure out how to properly set up so the hand break springs back after break application.

[@Brant_Moore]

Most brake levers don’t have a spring and rely on the springs of the brakes themselves to pull the lever back. So I’m not entirely sure how to help here unfortunately

[@jaydengonzalex7781]

@@Brant_Moorecould you link the brakes you used in this video of of Amazon please?

[@mbfishing3807]

Ok what’s the best disk breaks for a 20 inch mongose legion l10 or l20 I have I believe I l20 I got it as a birthday I won’t o covert it from break pads to disk what disk breaks should I get and could I do it and if I can I think it will be very Unique

[@Microwavewithsalad]

My dad said "the day you manage to put brakes in that bike, you can ride it" 😂

[@boris3017]

@leiriaLen. 🤭 I was at that point, as well. Building and Truing a Rim, is a real task

[@GVNGLAND]

saved me allot of time thank you

[@JeffersonAleman]

The other day when I installed the Springfield brakes I ran into a problem I never encountered before. I've put some bmx bikes together before but my area of expertise is mainly road and mtbs. The thing is that the brake legs are kind of short and the ghost pads don't pivot. Because of this, when you apply the brake, the pads miss the rim for about 1/16 of an inch and hit the tire. I solved this by installing a different set of pivoting pads but I wanted to try the ghosts. Question is, do you guys slam the wheel all the way inside? That way it would fit but I can't remove two more links on this chain or it'll be super tight. Maybe getting a half link one would help.

[@Brant_Moore]

I can’t get a 100% clear picture though words but it sounds like you just need to loosen the brake pads and align them with the rim with pressure on the arm so you can get a better idea of where they need to be.

[@karilast1395]

That's the point of Ghost Pads. Only a fraction of the pad is gonna be your main braking force no matter what. So the concept here is why fuss with specific brake pad angles when as soon as you tighten the pad it's gonna move. So Odyssey is counting on their compound to be sticky enough with less time spent on the details. They work. Just line it up so it hits your rim and not your tire, and if you can't reach the rim, try a half link in your chain. Once the distances are set up, that's it. It eliminates fussing with angles. They'll work great, just try it.

[@JeffersonAleman]

@@karilast1395 will do. I have to slam the wheel all the way in.

[@maxcatmur-hill4239]

What brand of tools do you use? (specifically the adjustable wrench)

[@Brant_Moore]

Park Tool!!!!

[@yojomojo6262]

My sons bmx has V brakes on but he wants to convert to a U brake, Is this possible?

[@andylopez9740]

I just got in to bmx bike and i took off the brakes and i want to put them back but one brake keeps going towards the wheel no matter what spring i use

[@Cycalyktv]

Will Box Three brakes work?

[@orangekj8856]

So I got the cease v2 brakes and I’m very confused on how to install them. Maybe you could give some tips or something.

[@Brant_Moore]

This video should give you all of the information you need.

[@BrawndoTarrlyton]

I got that kink "smut" seat on my bike too, good choice man

[@natejones7961]

I have some hombre u brakes I want to put on my 24" cruzer and I will put them on and the arms hit the seat tube even with the big spacer in the inside of the brake pad is there a fix for this please?

[@Brant_Moore]

Hmm I’m not sure. Maybe adding even more spacers?

[@houseofgraceworship]

What do I use to grease the brake post on my bike?

[@Brant_Moore]

Any normal grease will work

[@dcordero01]

whats the link to those brakes?

[@boris3017]

So. There isnt a way to prevent caliper arms, from scratching on each other!?

[@randieb5961]

What would you use to cut the housing?

[@Brant_Moore]

It’s tough with normal side cutters but does work. I use the park tool cable cutters. I believe it’s CN-10. They are soo good

[@g-rod8529]

Just finished mounting a back wheel side pull brake (Odessey 1999) on a bike I just bought off my friend. Damn thing had no brakes, and none of those tiny circular thingys under the frame that would hold the brake line, yet it has the drill holes at the end of the frame where a back brake would be. What the hell is up with that!? I don't get why they would include an accessory outlet for back brakes, and leave out the brake cable holders. 🤔 Well thank goodness for zip-ties I tell you. They did the job quite perfectly 👌 P.s The whole process, from start to finish, mounting that damn back brake was bloody hell for me. I should have watched your video instead of struggling through on my own. Good shit here yo

[@Brant_Moore]

They have removable brake guides that you’d have to install. Basically a gyro tab that fastens to the frame with a screw

[@g-rod8529]

@@Brant_Moore Right on! Hell ya, ima look into that if the break I put on faults out, or fuckz up from my own wrong doings of "not really knowing what the hell is was doing labor". 👌

[@murco_films]

Why do my springs go do the opposi

[@alienlodejavu2450]

omg... seriously Brant looks just like Shaggy Scooby Doo

[@OG-zr7mz]

How u barspin though?

[@AidenGonsalvesBoxing]

How do I get the brakes that you have so I don’t need to take off my grips?

[@Brant_Moore]

That’s in the brake lever. You’ll want to look for one with a hinged mount

[@bmxwalebhaiya]

Handel bar rotate 360 ?it we put brakes on back side

[@boris3017]

@bmxwalebhaiya. Yes. You need a Gyro Kit.

[@samf8777]

What about mechanical disc brakes for BMX bikes? Does anyone know some kind of conversion kit I can buy?

[@Brant_Moore]

I know they exist but I’m not sure if there’s bolt on parts you can buy to make it happen. Everything I’ve seen had brackets welded to the frame

[@samf8777]

@@Brant_Moore there are conversion kits for Bmx frames that I found here www.brgstore.com/brake-disc/605-disc-kit-120mm-elevn-chase-rsp-40-10mm-axle.html I don’t know if it worth investing on a disc brake for my bike

[@JackElo7777]

thanks bro .yooo.

[@maxcatmur-hill4239]

Great vid I don’t have a barrel adjuster for my cable guide.. know where I can get one?

[@Brant_Moore]

Any bike shop should have them, or ask any older BMX rider you know. Or anyone with brakes that you know. Those ones are very common and easy to come by

[@maxcatmur-hill4239]

@Brant_Moore okay cheers bro. So many bike shops are shut atm. I’ll keep searching!

[@aidannemeth5312]

Nice frame

[@ng1400]

Awesome video mate!! My kid might actually think I know what I'm talking about tonight when I put his brakes on!! Rookie BMX dad!

[@Wabsy1]

My rear brake arm has a small plastic piece inside has a small hole that spring pop through, it's pretty perished, yours didn't have that. I have bulldog brakes. Would I really need this plastic piece 🤔

[@Brant_Moore]

If you’re talking about a piece of plastic that is almost a housing for the spring, no you don’t need it. If its something else and seems to have a function then you might

[@Wabsy1]

@@Brant_Moore brilliant thanks so much for reply big help

[@Brant_Moore]

Hope it helps and happy to help!

[@jojoduff5758]

Cool

[@Brant_Moore]

Hope it helped you!!

[@lachlan.sumnerrr]

I’m trying to put brakes on my bmx right now but i realised one spring is pushing away from the pad and the other doesn’t, i tried switching them around but ran into the same problem. Then i tried turning the spring upside down and still have the problem. Please help.

[@boris3017]

@lachlan.sumnerrr. I was learning new stuff about brake system, for about a year since purchased my first bike. But, it’s relaxing 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mikemeeks8122]

Same thing here

[@normannorman1023]

what size of mount break?

[@Brant_Moore]

It's different for different frames as far as specifics of putting the mount in the frame goes. Where the brake arm goes onto the mount is the same size on all bmx u brake mounts

[@mikegardner8360]

Riding brakes is getting rare which is making frame purchases kinda hard imo , and if you order brake mounts make sure there right not pointed at you brant just in general I got the wrong ones lucky my failure maniac mounts are compatible with federal frames

[@localpunk1356]

where can i get those bolts? i have everything for the brakes. But i dont have bolts. Name?

[@Brant_Moore]

They are frame specific so the company that makes your frame should have them on their site

[@localpunk1356]

@@Brant_Moore i’m searching for them. i have a 22” fitbikeco

[@Brant_Moore]

Message fit on Instagram. They seem to be pretty responsive and might be able to help

[@nmb247]

hey brant! whats a good rim finish? or the top 3? i heard another kid on da tube say a packet of ketchup with a thin layer. but ima tard so what say u?

[@twentytolife4401]

Keep the rims clean where the brake pads make contact to the rim. It also helps to use clear brake pads for excellent braking.

[@mikegardner8360]

Ketchup works wonders its sticky when dry and loud, I'm old can tell lol mid school 35 years old

[@iceyhotfire]

I need help installing brakes on my frame. On my frame the brake mounts are on the chain stay instead of the seat stay. Can anymore link me a tutorial on how to install brakes on my frame.

[@Brant_Moore]

It’s exactly the same

[@iceyhotfire]

@@Brant_Moore you're right. It just was a little different because it had 2 cable guides and the barrel adjuster is in the seat tube.

[@xpndblhero5170]

For a moment there I thought this was a bike from the bottom of a pond or something.... It looked caked in mud and crap. LoL

[@Mhmd42013]

👍🏼

[@fireskull6865]

Um I don’t have like to thong at the back part I only have a cord with a hammer at the end and this screw and bolt

[@kevinbmxrvc99]

What seat is that

[@Brant_Moore]

It’s a Kink seat. Not sure exactly which one though

[@shayegrif_1246]

What brakes were those???

[@Brant_Moore]

These are Odyssey Evo 2 brakes

[@shayegrif_1246]

@Brant_Moore Thanks😁😁👍

[@shayegrif_1246]

@Brant_Moore Do you know where I can get them??

[@Brant_Moore]

Your local bike shop

[@mikegardner8360]

Just bend it like Beckham lol

[@weirdnessbeardness]

Just the tip

[@christ.5051]

i’m late as fuck... but QUESTION.. what if you have a older model frame with no rear or “bottom” barrel adjuster next to the brakes?

[@christ.5051]

also, my rear brakes don’t have visible “springs”.. what am I doing wrong

[@Brant_Moore]

It’s so hard to say without actually seeing it

[@serminator2837]

Is it normal that i get hate for having a brake on BMX?

[@Brant_Moore]

Anyone that gives you real hate for having brakes isn’t someone you wanna hang out with anyway

[@serminator2837]

the problem is that most of the hate i hear from kids and i cant punch them for talking shit and that is the modern problem i remember when i got punched by 18yo. for talking shit and when i told mom that i got punched by 18yo. for talking shit, she beat me too

[@Left_4_Dead1997]

clutch city

[@DrJackJeckyl]

It's Christmas Eve and we would have been entirely doomed without you! Thanks! :)

[@santosrios8360]

bro i really need help with my bike help 💀💀 please

[@eskimo4130]

You kinked your cable, you will definitely not be allowed into heaven now.

[@mikegardner8360]

What ? Why say that to him what has he done I over stretch a straight cable to my liking when not riding a gyro but why say that brant doesn't need that bmx is a community not a judgmental passage I think you should appreciate what he puts out to keep us and younger kids informed about , I'm being nice I could go off on this but idk if it's a joke or not

[@mikegardner8360]

Not from you or anyone respect what he does if you dont like unfollow him plain and simple mass shootings and worries about a cable wake up plz like I said I'm being nice I could go off but out of respect for brants channel I'm being nice but you need to apologize and delete that

[@fedthegoon]

Why does his voice sound the same at 1.25x speed

[@kickz2828]

No way to tighten it from the exterior? You just tightened it with an Allen key lol

[@Brant_Moore]

With the brake arm on the mount....🤷🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@nmb247]

tell us how to put V brakes on a U brake frame setup & I'll be a happy guy. or how to Jimmy rig it with adapters n such so it'll work. they used to have these "plates" for sale that u could hose clamp on but nobody sells m anymore. & most bike mechanics don't even know about hose clamps. 20 yrs ago some of them did. nowadays they all act like everything is dangerous & won't work. & with that attitude theyz be correct.

[@eskimo4130]

U brake lugs are further forward than Vees, so it doesn't fit. Brake Plates are still available, although rare. These days they're generally not needed. Vees require a closer running pad, have less modulation, and are of a weaker design. Also the levers tend to want a spring in for smoothness. Try having a cross over straddle cable, or short straddle cable so the main line cable has to go through the frame. That style of cable setup is similar to how Vees work. Alternatively you can run a dual cable gyro and cross the cables over by the seat tube for increased power too, but that's a bit more hassle imo. With some decent brake pads and good rim finish you can have a super smooth 1 finger locking brake. I just use 2 for locking and 1 for manuals. Modulation has its benefits. Also running less snapier brakes makes you less reliant on them which can aid your riding, but without the restriction brakeless gives you.

[@nmb247]

eskimo if what u say is true then i don't mind switching. but so far i keep seeing the opposite. I'll do it that way to see & feel for myself. whats a good rim finish? or top 3?

[@ayalaa4744]

Umm I took my brakes off today 😐

[@boris3017]

@ayalaa4744. I wouldnt recommend that, if riding the city. I had to learn yes or yes how to set them properly, the day i almost crashed into a car.

[@Left_4_Dead1997]

this is so confusing rRerRrEeEeeEeEe

[@boris3017]

@Left_4_Dead1997. Just at the beginning 🤭