Motorcycle Brake Fluid Flush - Honda CBR500R / CB500F / CB500X

Flush your motorcycle's brake fluid yourself and save some money!
NOTE:
Brake fluid will destroy you and your paint. Protect your skin, your eyes, and your bike!
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TOOLS USED:
• Electric screwdriver
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• 8mm wrench
• 8mm socket
• Socket wrench
• Socket extension
• 3/16” tubing
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[@RyanSmith-tk3xb]

Hi, I've just completed a service on my 500 based on your selection of videos. Thanks for taking the time to make these. I appreciate the clear instructions, high quality video and good narration. Thanks again. Take care.

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

That's so nice to hear! I'm glad the videos were helpful. I just recorded some more 500r videos, so stay tuned. Ride safe, my friend.

[@bananna7122]

Thank you for this video! It's clean, concise, and there isn't any blaring music, lol. Please post more on your cbr maintenance!

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

Thank you! I will post more videos as I continue to own and work on this bike :)

[@motoryzen]

2:11 don't be afraid to give a gentle tap on the butt end of the screw driver to ensure it "seats" into that screw enough..especially if you have a japanese bike and regular philips and not the JIS kind. ...We're not talking hit it like you were trying to remove a honda civic's brake rotors in which there are often 3 or 4 philips head screws and it often requires a special hammer-to-screw ( i forgot the correct nickname for it_) kit...Just a gentle tap or two. . .... 3:11 Also pull that lever in 3 times - on the 3rd time you hold it in.then while holding the front brake lever in...-. ...THEN open that bleeder valve about a quarter turn, for about 2 or 3 seconds...close it...release the brake lever...rinse and repeat.

[@porkchop10]

Thanks for taking the time. Only things I do differently are suck out old fluid and top off the reservoir first, less crap to cycle through. I submerge tubing into fluid, eliminating the need to open/close bleeders constantly. Or just get a 1 way valve to stop air from sucking back up the tube. I do my cars alone too. Dunk that tube, and pump my leg off till it's clear, then close the bleeder.

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

That makes sense to me. Thanks for the tips!

[@blackhawkgamingtv6553]

Most helpful KZbinr for my 2013 CB500F!!!

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

Thank you!

[@elijahschnake3863]

These are incredibly clear videos. Thank you for putting them together.

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

Thanks, Elijah! I always appreciate the encouragement. Ride safe!

[@JaydinsBikingAdventures]

Can you do a video of replacing front and back breaks please? Your videos are better than the others I have found

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

I have the pads and it's on the list! Thank you for the kind words.

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

sick sick sick thanks for posting this! Hope u still have the bike :)

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

Happy to help! I don't think I'll ever sell this bike.

[@CarlosEduardo-bl7ec]

Great video! Very informative and detailed! 💪 However I came up with a question.. Can't you just let the bleed screw open while "pumping" the lever and only close it when you finish? Or the way you (very well) explained is mandatory to avoid air in the system?

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

Good question! There is not a one-way-valve in either of the brake lines because the fluid needs to be able to move into the caliper when you squeeze the brakes, and back out of the caliper when you release the brakes. So, if you don't close the bleed screw before releasing the brake lever, it will suck air back up into the brake caliper. At least, that is my understanding of how the system works.

[@CarlosEduardo-bl7ec]

@@EndlessMoneyPits Yeah, I wasn’t really thinking in the way the system works. What you wrote makes perfect sense. Btw, I checked the Honda Shop Manual for my bike, and the process described is exactly how you teached in your video. Cheers! 🏍️

[@mikebare6051]

Great! Straight forward steps.

[@osvaldomc2134]

Thank you very for sharing!!... your explanation so clear!!.. Regards from Chile.

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

I am happy to help! Ride safe, friend.

[@davidcampbell1899]

i bought my bike in 2013 and have never flushed the brakes. Better get off my duff and do it, look very easy!

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

I put it off for a long time because I thought it was harder than this too. Nine years is a long time but it probably won't have damaged anything. Enjoy the improved braking!

[@fadedgiant6619]

Your videos are great thank you

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

I appreciate it! Ride safe.

[@80a7x]

liked, and subbed! thank you my man :)

[@jeepyb]

excellent video thanks alot

[@alabaster4263]

You're amazing thanks

[@byFlaZeRHQ]

Hey, great video. What about the ABS versions of these bikes? Do you need a special diagnostic tool for those bikes?

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

Thank you. Yes, I believe you would need a dealer-level tool to properly bleed the ABS system. It shouldn't be a big problem if you do basic bleeds every couple of years. A lot of people never change the brake fluid but I don't recommend that, especially on a motorcycle.

[@byFlaZeRHQ]

@@EndlessMoneyPits Alright, thank you for your help and quick reply. Greetings from Germany :)

[@james.d.8044]

Awesome yhank you 😀

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

Glad I could help!

[@ST-vt3pj]

Great video. Are those JIS screws?

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

Thank you. No, they are Phillips #2 screws.

[@kevinsaint20]

Do you still have this bike? I’m using all of your videos to work on my 2017 and thought about maybe needing to replace the fuel pump. Pump still works, I’m sure, but I believe it contains the only filter for the fuel system. If you still own the bike, it might be time for a vid on that 😁

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

Yes, I still have the bike and don't think I'll ever sell it. I think you're right about the fuel pump having the only filter but I'm not sure how often it needs to be replaced. It's not mentioned in the service schedule, but I'll have another look in the fuel pump section to see if it mentions anything. My bike is only at 16k miles and I think it can go a lot further, but I'll look into it. Thanks for the suggestion - I hadn't thought of that.

[@kevinsaint20]

@@EndlessMoneyPits Sounds good. It probably isn’t mentioned because I believe it’s just a screen filter, so in theory, it shouldn’t ever need to be replaced. And pumps don’t usually go out unless the bike is 15+ years old or it has 50k miles on it. I believe you can get them for rather cheap ($30-50 without the whole assembly) but it may be an intensive repair. The whole assembly costs $112-179. I may not replace it but something to think about

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

@@kevinsaint20 I added an in-line fuel filter to my last motorcycle but I'm not seeing a good way to do that on this bike because of the pressurized fuel line. There might still be a way, which would be a really good thing to add, but I'll have to look into it.

[@kevinsaint20]

@@EndlessMoneyPits Awesome. I’ll do some research too and let you know if I find something

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

Thanks, man!

[@newballin]

Do you have a link for the seat?

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

You can custom design your own at www.corbin.com/ I will warn you that I had a bad experience with them. I waited three months to get it, and they sent the wrong one. Customer service was really hard to deal with and they were pretty rude at more than one point. But, they are one of the biggest manufacturers of aftermarket saddles, so take it for what it is.

[@matta.747]

bruuh, how far are your fork adjusters screwed in?? damm

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

I screwed them in all the way, then back out just a few clicks. It feels much better for me since I'm a little overweight.

[@thomasshelby576]

Friend, where do I find 3/16” tubing (Asking for Canada)

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

I forgot to put a link for that in the description. Here you go: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NBIXM6U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@thomasshelby576]

@@EndlessMoneyPits thank you. Last weekend I changed my air filter with the help of your video, and I did not have flexible cable screwdriver like you, spend like 2 hours with it. I wounder if there will be more videos coming regarding cbr500r/x. (Coolant change for example) I really like how you present the content. Best of luck.

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

​@@thomasshelby576 Thank you! I'm glad I have been able to help. I'm planning to do the coolant video this summer when I finish school and leave my job. I will be putting a lot of time into making more of these videos in the near future, so keep checking back!