How to bleed MTB brakes

[@WorldwideCyclery]

So good man, you explain things so well. I get a how its made feeling everytime I watch you break things down.

[@PaponeFrescone]

Seth you're the Boss...very useful vid in the first place, but above all I'm amazed by your ingenuity in keeping the channel interesting while NOT riding bikes

[@bkxc]

Such a good demonstration! Keep this series going!

[@raczrides4031]

100% Agreed! I've done a brake bleed before, but just the lever bleed.

[@ky4encetv463]

I love the new Avatar =)

[@campbellbarnard3420]

Hey

[@bayareadualsportandadvride6165]

Thanks for not being condescending. You make us feel like we aren't stupid and that many people have the same questions and concerns.

[@MatthewMazFishing]

as a mechanic, this is an excellent demonstration for showing those new to hydraulic brakes on how they work. excellent content as usual. good work seth!

[@SethsBikeHacks]

I’m relieved to hear that from a mechanic!

[@MatthewMazFishing]

@@SethsBikeHacks Haha ive been watching you since your "Are walmart bikes safe?" video 3 years ago... always enjoy your content and commentary. although I fish more often than I bike these days, im always stoked to watch what you upload! I often learn a thing or two and truly appreciate your skill for making videos.

[@mattveness1193]

I second that, the demo board was good enough , I may even keep this video for the trainees.

[@thugTaters]

I'm gonna be honest cheif. I don't even own a bike yet. I just like your videos.

[@dasmorbo3508]

You got a mission, bro. You know how awesome it is, you know the technical stuff, you know the riding skills in theory - get a bike mate!

[@lml241]

@Aamon Carter also me

[@londondingwell9947]

Same lol

[@joebibby4463]

This was me cos my old bike got stolen, however got a bike today and went riding, going again tomorrow. Definatly get a bike £600 second hand hardtail year old cant go wrong, a good investment.

[@joebibby4463]

FUI my bike was stolen 3 years ago and I've watched the whole time but only got a bike today. So buzzed

[@yosmith1]

SRAM brake bleed process is the simplest. Remove SRAM brake entirely, throw in garbage, replace with anything other than SRAM brakes. You're good to go!!

[@SethsBikeHacks]

Hehe, I bled all of mine the same way.

[@MsTatakai]

for real ? because it seems legit o.o Shimano bleed seems way ezier than Sram i don't know why...

[@SkillsWithPhil]

You must have modeled that nose 👃after Pinochio

[@michaeltyson5507]

Hahaha

[@dominickhillwig8544]

I told him that needs to be a xmas cookie cutter

[@thecakeisalie7070]

And Pinocchio lies about the size of his nose...

[@geemail369]

@Phil: Yeah .. *PG-13!* 😅

[@thetimkatt819]

Phil, it's time for new grips man. Teflon has more stick than those old ones you've got.

[@rowanashworth8032]

Thanks Seth, brake bleeding has always just been something that mystified me a bit and I avoided learning but now I understand more than ever, thanks dude

[@tbbmx4349]

Hey seth do you still have the box bmx and if you do I was wondering if I could have it because I race at shorham bmx and I dont have a very good bike and it is really heavy it's a 8.2 pound bike

[@ollydickinson2196]

8.2 pounds that’s light

[@THEGEEK2001]

worked as bike mechanic for 5 years with mx and bicycles. Seriously. best explanation iv seen yet.

[@vidjagameenjoyer]

I thought this would be like all the other bleed videos, but your clear system is actually a great way to see the whole process. One thing you could have mentioned is tapping the caliper, hose and lever with the back of a screwdriver to jostle bubbles loose. Great stuff!

[@TrailFeatures]

How do Insert Brake Model Here brakes compare to SRAM brakes? Will they fit my bike? Should I upgrade?

[@SethsBikeHacks]

They are great, and they use vegetable oil

[@TrailFeatures]

@@SethsBikeHacks NICE! Super green, and I can make churros after doing a few laps at the park!

[@m1chaelsc]

Robert Trageser r/woooosh

[@zacjohnson452]

RollinRat aren’t you the guy who always rambles on about how you love ghetto tubeless and how it’s lasted you 15 years?

[@qwerty12341244]

IBMHs are way overrated imo

[@thecakeisalie7070]

It's so satisfying to bleed brakes, especially getting those micro bubbles out. The brakes feel brand new afterwards and you get a whole lot more power and control out the bike!

[@aznwierdone]

that model of a brake system you made is really really neat and quite helpful.

[@billc7211]

neobleidd Agreed! I think your creativity on that model was great Seth. And your explanation, except for the negative pressure reference, was spot on.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Now everyone "nose" what a brake bleed is now! 😂

[@BTB_Works]

Them puns are real

[@tinnedtomato9200]

Hahahahhahahahahhhahahahah

[@tinnedtomato9200]

Hahaha i "nose" you

[@pikachuispeekingatyou1795]

*ba dum tss*

[@dasmorbo3508]

ROFLcopter

[@solmackay]

From a scientific standpoint I think you did a great job of explaining compressible vs non compressible fluids and why having air inside a liquid loop is a problem. Well done Seth, another informative video!

[@Robinators]

my 2 bikes live in my flat. One has sram brakes, second one - shimano, bleed them myself. WAY cheaper, than taking to LBS. AND, this is the best brake bleed video on youtube so far, ever!

[@ucwepn]

My son snapped the brake lever off in a crash so I had to replace it, never done one before and it was my first time ever working on hydraulic disc brakes (big nine 20), this video was valuable info and saved our butts as we installed and bled and couldnt work out why it had no pressure, your video showed us what to do with the syringe that came with the kit so we added more fluid then bled and it was better than ever! Thanks Berm peaks

[@drummerhero4652]

I started to get the faded feel and pull and it was difficult to lock up my rear wheel. Pads were fine so I took it to my old bike shop twice and asked for a bleed. Both times they just cleaned the rotor and comfortably charged me twenty bucks each time -_- definitely ordering a kit lol

[@davidc6032]

Good stuff. Last year I watched 10-15 tutorials on youtube, bought the bleed kit, bled the brakes and it worked; strong brakes with no mushy lever. It's now a year later and I've forgotten it all. This video helps the ol' memory.

[@lorenzomacchiaizzano6624]

I started MTB biking thanks to you

[@geemail369]

🔥🤘🏻🔥

[@_mcinii6906]

yea same

[@justadoptadog5826]

Unmmm, I’m speechless. You my friend are a natural born teacher! This the best video I have ever seen on KZbin about anything! Thank you,

[@williamg6668]

I was in the 46%

[@SethsBikeHacks]

Now you’re not!

[@k.g.b9198]

William Vlogs and Gaming me too! What even Is brakes? They only make you slower

[@ValhallaNix]

How do he know

[@ValhallaNix]

That he is not in the 46%

[@youngshinu3043]

Hello me

[@nielstielemans152]

I'm a bike mechanic and completely agree with everything you say. Great video Seth!

[@dinozmaj4445]

Is your injury getting better. Nice video as always

[@dpschof9063]

MY BIKE HAS BEEN SAT FOR WEEKS BECAUSE I GOT HALF WAY THROUGH A BLEED AND GOT ANNOYED WITH IT!!!!! I needed this video so much!!! Cheers for reading my mind Seth, you da best!!!!!

[@Alejandro-vb2fx]

3:04 "looks like a....nose" I spit out my mid day beer at that one.😂😂

[@zukoHD]

its the hesitation that makes it golden. just a fraction of a second, but filled with a powerful silence.

[@mattgies]

That clear tubing and syringes brake model was a stroke of genius.

[@Max78912]

This video is just in time for me cus i just got a new bike with hydraulic brakes

[@russkgreen]

Henceforth I will refer to this process as a brake fart. For that, as much as your excellent explanations that add clarity even to topics I thought I understood, thank you.

[@Joshsm72]

Never clicked on a video so fast

[@dasmorbo3508]

Whoa, stop belitteling yourself! That demonstration model was extremely informative! I personally know how a hydraulic brake works, but you showed some exceptional educational skills right there. Very cool video!

[@zigzachmtb2821]

Have you had a chance to ride those Magura brakes yet? Can you do a little review on them at some point?

[@CowneloAlvaroid]

This right here!

[@dasmorbo3508]

I got MT4s and I am very pleased. Brake power galore and nice to control. What I do not know, however is their fading behaviour because I live in a totally flat area and thus don't do any downhill.

[@mtbguidecoeurdalene2741]

Love your model! Brake bleeding can be tough to wrap your head around... as always, seths bike hacks puts it in a context the layman can see and understand. This channel was born from tutorials!

[@dheeraj420]

That lever looks like a nose. A PiNoSe. Lol I'm so funny.

[@salty-reef-king]

Hi

[@harryi6953]

No you’re not

[@nikolayzagday8438]

Yes you are

[@ollydickinson2196]

You my friend are the funniest person in the whole entire world

[@stijnloos4659]

Dude I was just about to bleek my brake but I didn’t have the bals to do is. Now I have courage to do iT! Thanks Seth!..

[@harrisonprodrick3118]

This is a great video like all of them😎

[@tomhesse01]

Props to you Seth. You are keeping this channel interesting without riding and that's a huge acomplishment. Great videos, keep them coming while I wish you a speedy recovery

[@Area13ebikes]

Now if only brake lines were clear!

[@DeathracerXD]

rim brakes will always have a special place in my heart

[@linemedia666]

v brakes with fully worn down pads. ah, that feeling of adrenaline when you realize you can't stop lmao

[@rideallegretto1933]

Are you going to do another premiere soon? I really liked it

[@renegademotorsports3399]

I find it amazing that there are people out there who are clueless on how brakes work. Or what most of the components are or do. Interesting to see it from a mountain biker's perspective.

[@JeffAikema]

Well Seth has be bleeding a lot on this channel

[@JeffAikema]

Thanks seth for the like and next wen u come to canada we should go riding together

[@denbo74]

This may be the best MTB video on any topic ever. Great channel!

[@blazinggamer6422]

Tips for getting used for a big bike when you are small?

[@coen8323]

Get a smaller bike

[@blazinggamer6422]

@@coen8323 LOL i already got a bike big bike but im getting used to it and trying to handle it

[@th_js]

Get a proper sized bike.

[@blazinggamer6422]

WOW 5 likes XD

[@ArmoredRabbit]

Make sure your standover height clears your crotch enough and then get adjusted to moving your body more on the bike. If you change things like stems etc don't go overboard. Ride it as it is and then sell the bike and get something that fits once you have a few more skills on the bike 👍

[@FrontierDesigns]

This was the best video I have seen so far. Feel way more confident attempting to do this on my own now.

[@BTB_Works]

With them maguras u need to learn trials now

[@mxrider2strokebraaap54]

Bike Trials Bucharest haha yeah, unfortuntely I’ve heard/seen some negative feedback of the magura brakes from other people that also ride trials

[@BTB_Works]

@@mxrider2strokebraaap54 it is true that they can fail, but this is usualy a problem for those who do a bleed really rare, or they use some different kind of oil, the magura one beein more expensive

[@BTB_Works]

@@mxrider2strokebraaap54 i ride trials for 1.3 years and have the same brakes from the begining, magura hs11 hydraulic rim brakes ( the back has a race lever as its stiffer). Ive smashes into benches, poles, rocks,etc. The only damage done is a cut hose wich hapened quite recently

[@mxrider2strokebraaap54]

Bike Trials Bucharest I’ve seen peoples magura’s levers themselves snap form using, but those were like the new levers. The hs33 is great for trials, I run hope trial zone for 2 years and they also work great(with hope tech 3 levers)

[@BTB_Works]

@@mxrider2strokebraaap54 that is true tho, most 2015 (mt7)and up use a way better lever and hc3 blades, wich fold away in a crash

[@fimbles1015]

On shimano brakes you work from the bottom to the top. The funnel is there to contain the old oil and provide an air seal as you fill the system. Thats why they come with the plug stick for the funnel so you can remove it without spilling oil on the floor. Love the video :)

[@nicktapias3425]

Hey Seth, you forgot to mention proper disposal of the excess or flushed brake fluid. Never ever pour any mineral oil or DOT fluid down the drain! Contact your local hazardous waste disposal group and obtain the location of the nearest disposal location!

[@FeedMeSalt]

Mineral oil can be dumped outside in the average consumers amount. It's pretty much harmless.

[@D0Mainx]

Love how this was released yesterday, which was my birthday and i got a bleedkit as one of the gifts.

[@AG.Floats]

"Looks like a.... nose..." r/accidentalpenis

[@egglegg505]

Wrong place mate

[@mrgoodbehavebruh6436]

R/ihavereddit

[@mrgoodbehavebruh6436]

R/lostredditer

[@gtplayer7483]

r/cursedcomments

[@charliemartin565]

r/shutthefuckup

[@jordidiego2149]

The homemade brake circuit is awesome! Done with cheap materials you can easily find and does the work. Good job!

[@rontheosolano1392]

I can bleed my brakes but I’m broke🤣

[@marlonhayley5089]

As an aircraft engineer i will be showing the young apprentices your video as it shows the raw fundamentals of hydraulic power, keep making these type of videos seth

[@ginayoon1229]

“Why not a fart”

[@YouTuber-jr3zi]

Since we are talking about brakes I discovered a really helpful hack. You can take the rubber/grip part of a pen and put it on your brake lever. It works hella good with my bike. It makes tour bike look better and you have grip on your lever.👌

[@steveblanchard2783]

I'm early so I need to say something funny??? Something funny!!!

[@harryi6953]

Steve Blanchard HA HA HA

[@victorr7947]

I already knew how to bleed the break but I didn’t know exactly how it works. You explained it really good! Thanks Seth!!!

[@peenis666]

First

[@diaph8183]

I think this is the best video about bleeding brake ! Merci Seth !

[@jamiesmxchannel4453]

Genius idea , visualising the issues. Way better than the countless 25 minute death metal demo. Top tip to ‘load’ the syringe by keeping the pipe in the oil , no I won’t get covered in it next time ! Thanks

[@mattkarikomi5947]

this gem fills a critical void in the internet in that snappy-but-rigorous bp style

[@alreedyalrighty588]

I bleed brakes for the first time this weekend. I used the gravity method for my Shimano and it worked great

[@oneplusbike6907]

hahaha a "nose" I'm dying. This was the best tutorial and explanation of how things work for brakes I have ever seen. Awesome work Seth!

[@YomanitsG]

I just had to stop the video, when I saw the wood lever... to like the video. Awesome video as always!

[@samcoleman6870]

I literally just brought a brake bleed kit this helps so much thanks Seth

[@jackhanson3649]

Thank you Seth!!!! I’ve been wanting to bleed my own brakes fir a while but I’ve been to scared. You’ve given me confidence to go for it!!🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@robincondite]

THIS! Internet needs more primers like this :) Well done.

[@braydenrudin7104]

I actually used to work at a bike shop as part of a work experience program and got to help with bleeding brakes. It was actually quite fun and interesting

[@lendersbagels01]

Why do people dislike this? It's great information and Seth is funny as hell.

[@jgunnink3]

Honestly I like this kind of video as much or more than those with you riding. So informative and I love the model you built!

[@josaxtvc]

Dude, the clear tube idea is fantastic. Great video!

[@Mike_s_mtb]

Im afraid to do any repairs or maintenance on my bike. This was an awesome insight into how to do it and really helped me understand how it works. Thank you !

[@TCENDURO]

I use those same magura 4 piston brake calipers! Best brake company on the market! I do wanna try hope brakes.

[@ITsC4rter]

Nice work, my 7 year old is so pumped he knows how his brakes work and I was totally diggin it also.

[@jag1870]

Best bike channel hands down!

[@Epluribusunom6166]

This is the best tutorial I have seen on brakes thank you Seth, make a our life easier ... You too Phil

[@ishveersingh4386]

Thanks seth brake bleeding was a a very confusing thing for me. I personally have a beginner bike which uses cable brakes but this is very helpful fir when i upgrade

[@fishhead4484]

your explosions effects are just so good

[@waltw8230]

im a diy kind of guy, ill give it a shot when its time, worst case scenario i got a good bike shop near me, your vids help alot

[@Theycallmeernie88]

Awesome demonstration you gave me the knowledge to be confident to do it myself and the know that I'll be taking it to the shop because I would've made a huge mess. Thank you! Thank you! That explosion though, makes my day every time! 🤣👍

[@pauld1848]

Great demonstration and video, but you missed a couple of important things: - That air bubbles expand when the brake system heats up and causes even worse brake performance. (More noticeable in cars and motorcycles) - Some brake fluids are EXTREMELY corrosive and will eat through paint if not cleaned properly. (Specifically, any DOT rated fluid and some others as well) Keep up the good work and I hope you heal up well! I’ll wave at you as I drive through AVL this weekend.

[@crazy_thunder2516]

Thanks so much Seth! I asked for this video a while ago since I got a new mountain bike with hydraulic disk brakes on them. You are great! 👍

[@archiehunter3136]

Seth! Such a brilliant video for everyone. Beginners can easily understand what is going on and learn how to do this themselves. For more experienced riders it is useful and entertaining. Awesome video!

[@kimweincek9019]

I haven’t been able to find a video where I don’t get lost in the middle. Thank you for the simple explanations and making that whole demo! Excited to start the process of learning my own bleeds. Where I’m from a bleed for my front brakes was $80 :( so saving some money and time too!

[@HW-MTB]

Seth! Thank you for this video. It gave me the confidence to do this on my own. Far easier than than I thought it would be.

[@majortom4543]

Nice, i knew what a brake bleed was but i didnt know how they get it done, now this basic rig gave me an idea thanks. Still dont need to do this yet to my bike.

[@freerangemtb]

Hey! Phil! This is a really good video and gets me excited about being able to service my own bike as needed. Thanks, Seth! Stay upright and keep the rubber side down! -Brian

[@YourFavoriteCyclist]

Great tutorial! I bleed my own brakes and it definetly is difficult at times, especially with certain brakes (cough avids cough). Much easier with my shimanos!

[@suffersquad3592]

You know it's going to be a good day when Seth uploads a new video

[@stegoheg]

Absolutely brilliant explanation, the best content to watch first, that model showing how it works is so helpful, cheers

[@itstime8923]

Just got a bike with hydraulic brakes, and this video will help alot

[@pushinglimits3285]

I did this the other day, I have Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, it's pretty simple if you have the right tools etc.

[@ryanfowlow8034]

I ride brakeless mtb street but thinking of building up a proper trail DJ soon. This will help out when buying some used hydro brakes, thanks Seth!

[@johnnydoe66]

8:50 for a Brake bleed video with a brake system model that had to take close to an hour to build, awesome....that's some serious dedication.

[@dimitrischatzaras6479]

I am watching you since 2015 and you are epic, keep on it

[@Try_n_2Tri]

Your videos are awesome.. you give new bikers, like me, the courage and will to try new things with our bikes. Taking away the mystery is huge and with my LBS backed up with repairs (COVID bike rush!) DIY is becoming a must.

Hell yeah man, I just bled my brakes following your tips

[@slash.9882]

Best bike channel out there

[@Max-ek6nn]

Glad u posted this I need to shorten my brake lines