HOW TO REPLACE HONDA FRONT BRAKE PADS [Best Tutorial]

Easy job! This is a walkthrough guide. I tried to be as clear and informative as possible. I hope you find this video helpful and enjoyable. If you have any questions just ask! Subscribe to stay updated! My mission is to make cinematic builds and tutorials! Sometimes weird, maybe funny, and occasionally CineVlogs.
Brake Pads:
amzn.to/35f3LbQ
TORQUE SPECS:
Caliper Bracket Mounting Bolts: 22 ft-lbs (264 in-lbs)
More specs can be found in the link below (under "torque values")
Honda Rebel 250 Service Manual:
bit.ly/2neytR2

[@nigelhearne8368]

Always pump the brakes with the brake lever before riding the bike after you fit the new pads and check the brake fluid level - very important to avoid an accident

[@philipmartin708]

I want to thank you for the neat method to get the pistons back in, by reversing the old pads and twisting a flat bladed screwdriver between them. Works great. Thanks.

[@acigarwilldo]

Anytime. Glad it worked. Cheers!

[@hansworldtravels4253]

Thanks, this will make it much easier than it already should be. FYI, the 2 caliper mounting bolts should be torqued to 27-31 foot pounds, for those having a torque wrench. A simple C-clamp would also do the job, no need to open the brake fluid reservoir up top.

[@manifoldexultant7331]

You Meet The Nicest People on a Honda Motorcycle

[@acigarwilldo]

Manifold Exultant I totally agree!

[@jpalmiotti]

Oh, shut up. Just kidding. I ride a Honda. Maybe it’s like being Canadian, where you have to be nice. Therefore, I wish you a wonderful day, week, month, year and life! ✌🏼❤️ OK back to the tutorial! 😂

[@cooperyork8255]

CR125 guys are assholes

[@canvight8446]

First of all... You're a funny bastard... very... and third... great video and almost 8 years later, lucky me came across it... love it brother... thanks a million and all the best to you.. !!! ^_^

[@acigarwilldo]

Thanks haha. I appreciate the love and support mate! Cheers and happy riding!

[@canvight8446]

@@acigarwilldo It's a pleasure to support someone such as yourself... a kindred... I checked out your website... very cool stuff, brother. If I were still in Cali I would look you up for a ride sometime. In Thailand now... look me up should you head this way... take care man... and much love and support always... ;-)

[@dinosaurdude5668]

You just won a subscriber. I followed your instructions for front brake pad change. You did a really good job at explaining it along with the challenges and watch-outs. Even the “pro” videos did not cover the key aspects you did.

[@acigarwilldo]

I’m glad I could be of help! Thank you for your feedback!

[@johndonlon1611]

Terrific video and out saved me dough. Two things I will add: #1 After disassembly, spray the parts down with brake cleaner. #2 Use a "C" clamp to push in the pistons. A car brake piston tool will only work on one of the pistons because the mounting bracket is in the way of the other. Thanks again and best always!

[@menom7]

LOL. Now THIS was just pure entertainment watching this!!! LOVE this guy's voice!!! Haha,thanks for posting man.

[@acigarwilldo]

Wow thank you! I'm super motivated now to make more films! I'm really glad you enjoyed this haha! Hope this video helped! Cheers!

[@PrimoStracciatella]

Good job, liked watching it! I never did Nissin brakes before. One remark: You don't really need to open the reservoir on top, there won't be more pressure than when the brakes were new. It makes pushing the pistons in easier, but it can also make a mess if you're not careful and move the handle bar by mistake.

[@acigarwilldo]

klauszelm thank you! I appreciate your tip! Cheers!

[@dinosaurdude5668]

Awesome video! Just what I wanted to see. Thanks for leaving in the part where the spreader did not work. Real life stuff, excellent!

[@morningstar11]

Great tutorial. It took me less than 15 minutes to do and saved me some money too.

[@acigarwilldo]

Yay thanks!

[@filipeliasik8489]

Thanks for your video. Worked the exact same on my varadero 125. I used pliers to open the pistons, needed to open the reservoir. one screw was enough.

[@honeyman-guitar]

Thank you! Very informative and witty video. My bike is a Honda Varadero XL125, 2007, the procedure is exactly the same. :-)

[@MadOldBiker]

At first, I thought you were gonna be a corny take yourself too seriously waste of time...but that was actually the best brake pad tutorial I have seen... and you a pretty cool guy ! Thanks !

[@acigarwilldo]

Anytime! Cheers!

[@cnyweathertainment5075]

Thanks for the brake reservoir tip! Also, i had no intention of taking off the caliper, but if the reservoir tip doesn’t do the job, i will now! Thanks!

[@EdSpangler]

Hilarious AND informative! Nice! The tip about opening up the brake fluid reservoir really made my life a whole lot easier this time around when doing the brake pads on my 2009 Rebel. Did need a phillips screwdriver for that though which wasn't listed in tools needed--don't know if it's the same for 2004 models. But if people have all those other tools, they'll probably have a phillips screwdriver laying around somewhere too, so I'll just shut up now.

[@darwinescobar7629]

😂😅

[@kelvinlin6443]

You are AWESOME !! Professional , humor and get to the point !!

[@couchsurfingsam]

Dude, I love the demo! It was funny, straightforward, and very helpful. I'm also glad that you didn't need the c-clamp because I don't have one and I didn't want to buy one just for this project.

[@acigarwilldo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@d-rod8342]

Thanks Bobby. You were spot on. Took me less than an hour. Highly recommend this video.

[@Kirstenkruse]

Thank you so much I think I learned more here in this vid than in moto class at community college.

[@kennithmorella2693]

Nice 👍 job pal. You kept the video to the point and easily understood. Thank you 🙏. Have a nice day 🇺🇸🏍

[@acigarwilldo]

I am glad this video helped! Cheers!!!!

[@tatalegaspi2554]

Radio DJ turned to biker! or both. Seriously, this is very helpful.

[@bub1683]

Old but still very good video. Thank you. Any good videos on how to fix a dirty piston?

[@acigarwilldo]

Thank you. Sorry, not at the moment. But I can make a video on that when the time comes!

[@dhenson8442]

Well done, we used your video as a reference to change the front brakes pads on our Rebel. Thank you!

[@marcorosales6875]

a video on how to drain/replace brake fluid would be nice. Also, how to change rear brake pads.

[@d-rod8342]

Rear brakes should be done by someone who has some knowledge of removing and realigning the rear tire. Not for a novice.

[@cjmarcel2971]

If u flip the brake pad spreader it works it doesn’t because of the tube

[@darrelhooks]

This was so good...lol...man, I this guy should host a DIY motorcycle repair/maintenance show.

[@morykath]

thanks for the video , but my pads bolt stuck, i can't remove it. can anyone know how to remove it?

[@nickwillder]

Anson's quite the character! But I found the walk-through to the point and clearly photographed. Good job. I also like how it prompted comments with great extra tips. FYI 27-31 foot pounds is 37-42 Nm.

[@neilmccann5826]

Also...great top on lining the master cylinder to catch any spillage 👍

[@broderp]

You sound like George Takei. Love the humor and clear video with easy to follow steps. I would only add that you may need to clean the caliper and add anti squeal compound in some cases. (It wont hurt to have it regardless. Thansk for the video, exactly what I was looking for before i did in and take my wife's 250 rebel front brake off for a squealing issue.

[@bostitchrider2026]

Great simple tutorial. Used for my 88’ NX250. Thanks.

[@xChristianTVx]

Awesome! Thanks dude. Do you have a tutorial for the rear brakes, on the same bike?

[@IceManOregon]

well done easy to see and learn how to do this myself!

[@falynwells6859]

Thank you for creating this video!

[@acigarwilldo]

Glad it was helpful! Happy riding!

[@travelingrandad7722]

great demonstration, don't forget to pump the front brake before riding

[@KILOnegra23]

this would have cost me 90$ do get done at a shop. im glad i found this vid. we have the same bike year as well. thank you very much good sir!

[@devlinvideo]

Dude... you are awesome. Thanks for this.

[@homen2010]

I wanna thank you for proper instructions 😁 will be changing my brake pads today after 17000km done and its bold cuz "I'm an lazy ass" haha

[@edwinyol6495]

No entendí nada porque no sé inglés pero viendo se aprende algo. Le di un like porque fue una muy buena grabación y creo que explicó bien para los que hablan inglés.

[@zoomzerber6261]

Tiene aprender....ENGLISH!!!

[@angiefav1847]

Very well done l enjoyed this informative video so much l watched it 3 times thanks l subscribed want to see more

[@acigarwilldo]

I’m touched. Thank you.

[@colkellahan6676]

Well done Anson Hsu r, i recently bought an old 1989 Honda CD250 its been a while and needed there fresher i think you should defiantly make more films your a natural, you wouldn't be related to George Takei would you

[@munkeenevahrong239]

My confidence now soars....👍

[@technoman726]

Dude, awesome tutorial

[@Bromalear]

You can actually squeeze the pistons in with your hands as well if you have a strong grip. That's how I do mine. Put your fingers on and across the piston and just clamp your hand around the back side of the caliper and squeeze hard. I usually do one piston at a time and it works just fine.

[@acigarwilldo]

Awesome tip! Thank you for sharing!

[@Bromalear]

You're welcome :)

[@thisismyburgmank8748]

Dear Anson, Thank you so much for this video! To your information my Burgman 400 has the same calipers. Very well explained and very entertaining too. So keep up the good work! Grtz from Rotterdam Holland!👍👍👍

[@simonthomas5367]

Dude, this was the best tutorial ever! And useful!! Pads on my Dominator lookin goooood! 😎

[@acigarwilldo]

Glad it helped!

[@mistyfindleyarts]

Thank you so much for this! so perfect and helpful!!

[@evileye47]

You made that tutorial looks fun thanks

[@acigarwilldo]

Thank you! Very glad to hear.

[@Xxmeca421xX]

I have an 86 450 and a flat clip with a center notch fell out. Yours didn't have it. I can't figure out where it goes and it works fine without it.

[@sickONE1121]

more of these!! dude, I'd seriously watch all of ur build vids.

[@Mackandal-]

"My oh my!" Good job and fun presentation!

[@acigarwilldo]

Mackandal hhhaha oh myyy thank you!

[@MarkNeustadt]

That was a really great video! Very clear instructions. Thank you!

[@seanfinlayson3943]

Great instructions! My Honda CB500 needs front pads doing... I'll do it myself. Thanks George... Sorry, Anson!👍

[@chillypepper6612]

class video mate .thanks from uk 😎

[@acigarwilldo]

Aye. Thanks mate! Cheers!

[@gagedaw8954]

I got the same valve caps on my wheels

[@Zahra2008.]

😄 interesting video... liked it.

[@khalilkhalil3377]

thanks very clear video i hope if you are other video for how can change ring piston

[@BenTV_Italia]

It worked on my Honda SH150, thanks

[@acigarwilldo]

I'm glad it worked! Cheers!

[@Cake...]

Best tutorial 👌

[@neilmccann5826]

Well done and informative video, Anje Sahn 👏 ⛩

[@morningstar11]

Great tutorial, very easy to do. Thanks.

[@saven305]

besten dank für deine mühe die du dir gemacht hast ! hat mir sehr geholfen ! besten dank !

[@dhbannister]

Out standing , I enjoyed this , pretty cool ,dude ,

[@personalityweird]

Very good, thanks.

[@Zahra2008.]

hey my bike is honda magna 250... ive changed oil but where is the oil filter located in this bike ?

[@danielmcgrath9369]

Good vid mate,easy job made easier.Ride safe and have fun.

[@acigarwilldo]

Thank you. Cheers!

[@AnalogueInTheUK]

Wham, bam, done. Great videos, mate. Subbed and addicted to them!

[@adamn7516]

R u trying to sound like George Takei? "Oh my!" :-D

[@MesserAaron13]

Read the description

[@kwood1112]

Exactly what I was thinking! We need to goad this guy into making another video where he says "Oh my!" now! :-D

[@CenobiteBeldar]

Thank you, young Sulu... You have the comm...

[@darwinescobar7629]

Hey dude greart video. Is it the same steps for a 2007 Honda Sahdow spirit? Thank you

[@acigarwilldo]

Hey Darwin, I cannot confirm if the steps are the same on the Honda Shadow. They should be very similar though! Concepts are the same. Good luck!

[@Joe-dz7kj]

Well done!

[@marcbeebuzz1711]

...and don't forget to pump the front brake lever to set the pads

[@acigarwilldo]

Yes thank you!

[@sumbody6650]

Pump until firm !! Seriously

[@Raised_by_God]

fun, detailed and very useful video. thank you!

[@acigarwilldo]

Jesus was a Carpenter Thank YOU JESUS!!!

[@_eimine_]

Other than replacing the cap for the brake fluid reservoir, is anything else needed like bleeding the lines?

[@acigarwilldo]

Nope. Only if you get air in the lines. For example, disconnecting the brake line from the caliper.

[@migzbenavidez]

This is the tutorial that helped me the best. Thanks sir :)

[@acigarwilldo]

Very glad to hear that. Happy riding!

[@flash06]

Very informative, thanks dude!

[@aaronbracken_]

thanks man! just finished changing mine

[@cliffrevalde8150]

thank you for sharing your video it's a big help.

[@DaytonREIA]

Very useful video. thanks

[@SOYearsITEchoB]

Thank you

[@pyepyo948]

Hey budd , I saw you did a 250 rebuilt. I’m doing a rebuild for the time and I have dumb question. I got a engine hanger from the previous owner that was yet installed and I cant seem to figure out where it goes. Thanks.

[@jimsox881]

my four Fork Bolt are extremely difficult to loosen. Must be common if all four are like that. Any suggestions. Please. I've tried everything. don't want to strip Allen bolts holes

[@Rakeeshkumar]

In india Honda bike used other type of disc break.❤️👍🙏

[@rideyourdamnbike]

Nice video.

[@rockstomper8390]

hell yeah.. liked.. get ta liken guys...

[@kkooloo5781]

Is it really necessary to remove the caliper .Just did my honda front and back today without the calipers dissengaged

[@acigarwilldo]

Paul Fischer Whatever floats your boat mate! As a precaution I like to inspect the pistons, boots, spring plate and pad pins when I replace my brake pads. It’s only 2 bolts to dismount the caliper and makes it easier for me to push the pistons back in to make room for the new thick brake pads to go in. The Honda Rebel (up to 2016) has drum brakes in the rear. Cheers!

[@FairwayJack]

how do you know you need to replace the pads? ...does it make a screeching sound or is the travel on the hand lever increased? ...or does the bike simply not stop ??

[@acigarwilldo]

The best and proper way is to do a visual check and see how thin the pads are. Generally, if there's a millimeter or less of the friction material it's time to replace them ASAP before they wear out and expose the back metal plate of the pads. If it gets to that point the rotor will be chewed up and it won't sound pretty. The hand lever travel shouldn't change because the brake fluid from the reservoir will compensate for the space gained from the pistons pushing out. Hope this helps Jack!!!

[@FairwayJack]

Good Stuff ...will do the visual check as bike already has 12,500 miles on it ....thx and enjoy that trail mix :-)

[@ElroyMcDuff]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@davidburton3397]

love the video. It rocks

[@ntskl]

Awesome tutorial, thanks a lot.

[@MichaelAngeloMacias]

i liked your comment on the screwdriver! haha!

[@israrkhan5319]

Thanks for sharing

[@acigarwilldo]

My pleasure! Thank you Israr! Cheers! 🍻

[@israrkhan5319]

Brother am also a bike mechanic from kashmir. Your video is very clear.

[@rev1hard]

this is awesome more bike vids please

[@concrete981]

nice video. ever use HH sintered pads.

[@LynneBakerPossum]

I've got a chainsaw, and red dice on my valve stems. I'm all set.

[@ryzen397]

nice thanks

[@moofushu]

Are the parts for the Honda Rebel expensive? For example, how much do you think a knew gas tank would cost? I know car parts from the dealer are very expensive. That is why most people go to Autozone or other car parts stores for their parts. The problem with motorcycles is there is no such thing as a Cyclezone to save the day.

[@TheZanzibarMan]

I've seen gas tanks for as low as $180, it might have a few scratches but will work though.

[@garbear511]

Best instruction

[@HASA654]

Man saved me some money from going to the bike shop one more thing when pushing in the piston be sure to cover the pump pro perly did mine and the pressure from the push splash the brake fluid oil all over my bike😑😑

[@wormraper]

that's why I like to drain most of the fluid from the resevoir before doing it. that way it has room for the fluid to go. .... then after you pump the brakes a few times to get them to set, refill the resevoir with fresh fluid

[@bostitchrider2026]

Lol. Me too.