BMX - How to Setup Your Gyro Brake System

[@ThePenTheSword]

Best brake/gyro video available. Clear, concise, and quick. Excellent job.

[@mr.rozelle1599]

Hell yeah it is, the other videos that came up had blurry video and "custom setups for their gyro" I just wanted an out of box install and adjust. Dude nailed it.

[@markclear1636]

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[@Juancher00]

3:20 Exactly what I needed! Thanks!!🎉

[@bilalq6298]

Wow, this video helped me a lot. I had my bike shipped to me and it came in a box unassembled. I figured out every thing exept how to put the wires for the breaks. Thank you so much for making this vide. Most of the other youtubers don't do a good job explaining.

[@mr.rozelle1599]

Great video, the others I watched the guys had "custom gyros" and "this setup isnt for everyone". This was straightforward and clear video with clear audio. Best video for gyro out of the box install of lower cables hands down. And a free brake adjustment bit. Great video for beginners and people getting back into BMX.

[@original5065]

Best detangler / Gyro adjustment video on KZbin.

[@B_HarTz]

I remember my first Haro bike in the early 90s... was a beast and got ran over by a truck and barely did any damage.... I’m here now to build up my sons bike since it came in pieces lol... good video

[@SportsShackEDM]

Thank you. That's awesome. I'd love to see a picture of the build.

[@TastefulMedi]

This was helpful for fixing my Redline Slash SE back brakes with the gyro I was having a really hard time finding a video that could help. But then this one showed up and i got to fix my BMX!!

[@pauldunbar7192]

Thank You for help bought a BMX bike for my nephew, it's been along time since I worked on bicycle forgot how to install the brakes on the it .So thanks again . Paul

[@cameronsummers5084]

Very good, nicely narrated and now my gyro is in tip top shape.

[@mhizzrosey2269]

Cameron Summers ngsbsynquge VN fv

[@redneckwithajeep5001]

This is going to save me a lot of shoes and tires. When I was riding 10 years ago we just took the brakes the off the bikes so we didn't have to worry about them getting tangled. To stop it was just jam whatever foot was closest to the back tire between it and the frame while our front foot was used as a front brake the same way with the fork. I went through a lot of shoes as a kid and I got about half the life expectancy out of a tire

[@wilestoned8166]

Very well explained. Building a bike for my nephew first time and you made it easy enough for me thank you!

[@peterchristopher2658]

Holey smokes! Thanks to your video I got my bosse's son's bicycle assembled, you rock and thanks again!

[@brandonmoua2776]

This was definitely helpful for me. My gryo was lose and when you would turn it would Clank was thinking I would need a new one

[@lajoyalobos2009]

I'm restoring my Haro and this has been a big help l, thank you so much

[@jayrbee]

Thanks great video.. Trying to get my bottom/rear line setup to my old Bulldog 884's on the '95 Dyno Air. Front brake was the easy one lol. I still need to adjust the 4 ends/ballpoints a bit more.. almost there!

[@scottboyer8450]

Are there any Gyros that work with integrated headsets? Just getting back into BMX after a few decades. Thanks!

[@trainertroysmith]

Awesome thanks! Can you do a how to video for putting on an old school ACS rotor from total scratch (bearings and small parts all out)?

[@SportsShackEDM]

Troy Smith I'll see what I can do. It'll have to be when I have more time.

[@DarkFeedFPV]

Perfect guide ! Simple and easy to understand

[@SportsShackEDM]

Glad it helped. It's good to hear feed back. Thanks for stopping by.

[@jippylude]

thank you for the video helped me fix the breaks on my bike

[@hobo_jesus]

Dang i needed this back in 99 😅😂😂

[@SportsShackEDM]

I hear ya. I still come across them though.

[@georgiaguardian4696]

Just subscribed! Great video! I'll use this video to adjust my son's new Haro BMX bike.

[@SportsShackEDM]

Awesome, thats great. Glad I could help.

[@Avocado223s]

Exactly what I needed to see thank you👍🏽

[@allynicole2291]

How do you do the other handle bar? I can’t seem to get the cable in as the wire doesn’t stretch out enough

[@peaks4719]

Great video just bought a bike with a gyro the lower race is rocking when the bars are being turned Ive tried adjusting at the stem but can only get an improvement ive screwed right in on one side and all the way out the other . Keeping the adjustment equal on all four is worse ? Can you advise many thanks

[@tomclem1]

Good video for a good bike, my son got one from Walmart, I put a new tube in and now everything is loose and not connecting correctly plz help

[@jfry2k]

Great video! What do you do with the front brake/brake lever though?

[@donnarodgers7287]

what if ur frame dosent have the two wholes for gyro tabs could I still use a gyro or some what

[@krithikaganesan4795]

Idk

[@34kyle43]

If you put your bars to the side would the breaks still work

[@loonylinn8824]

i like the gyro or we call it bike rotator brakes back in the '80's. it looks nice and cool designs

[@gcat72]

Loony Linn we called it a gyro back in the 80’s in Pittsburgh

[@thatchickcrissy]

Ha!!!! Your video was so on point I did my grandsons bike!!!!

[@SportsShackEDM]

Awesome!! That makes me happy that others can do it. Thanks for letting me know. :)

[@thatchickcrissy]

@@SportsShackEDM coolest Grandma ever riiiightttt? Lol

[@SportsShackEDM]

@@thatchickcrissy TOTALLY! All I ever got from my grandma was a good plate of pasta! Not that I'm complaining. :)

[@nopticisdelicious]

can u make a video on how to take hyro brakes off

[@SportsShackEDM]

+hans menssen Sure I can do that. It'll be awhile though. Pretty busy at the moment.

[@mikepeterson9959]

Thanks man. Now I can fix my boys bike 👊🤙

[@obieacierto1299]

Nice one it really change the perspective of installation... thank u... god bless

[@minecraftjesus4209]

Does that bike have gyro tabs cause I have no idea what they are, and I don’t have them. If it does then is it possible to install gyro brakes without them?

[@XxLastWinterxX]

It has a unsealed headset so it has the tabs where the cup should be

[@shopnuop]

Is there a way to do this with a 10 speed? I want to customize a 'COLLECTIVE LH1 MTB'. I want a Gyro Brake System on sooooo bad!

[@andrer7908]

still baffles me how a gyro works

[@DonRayec]

True

[@endahg5598]

Jacuk

[@swhiteproductions1]

Years later, someone else has the same thought. Crazy.

[@yupy1386]

Yo I can't fix my brake like the back when I press it the back doesn't touch the rim an the other just stays still

[@madgigahz]

Yo tighten up the brake caliper itself

[@yupy1386]

@@madgigahz brake caliper?

[@madgigahz]

Lil yup yea the brake itself. Squeeze the brake? Then tighten up the wire coming from the brake lever

[@yupy1386]

@@madgigahz yo thx

[@samuel-tc3wh]

Can you make a video of how to put scooter Handel bars on a bmx that has a gyro brake system or what ever you call it plz

[@RuKaylee]

no possible

[@SportsShackEDM]

That'll depend on what kind of handlebar. The professional scooters won't work on a BMX.

[@sambrown631]

I have adjusted my adjusters many times but started lol have loads of slack. Please help as I don't know what to do

[@SportsShackEDM]

Hi, The best thing the do is to follow the video from the start, but sounds like you don't have enough pull from the brakes, which can create slack in system. So use the 13mm wrench and 5mm allen key, and adjust the spring tension. Don't tension it too hard though cause then you will have to pull harder on the lever. If you still have problems, start from scratch, and follow video. But let me know if you still have trouble, and I can try to help you out. Hope this helps.

[@stfesta]

Thank you for the video. It was very helpful.

[@jimmyjones3080]

Nice video !! All dislikes are from people who don’t have a bmx bike / to stupid to follow along in the video!

[@matadorx100pre9]

Buen video amigo , saludos desde Argentina

[@korydone5066]

can u make a video on fixing the front brakes on a haro?

[@SportsShackEDM]

I can work on one. Just a little busy at moment. In the mean time this is what you can do. Use the 5mm allen key and 13mm wrench(similar to what I do near the end of this video.) Use that to adjust the tension. If they move freely and easy all you need to do is replace the cable and housing. If they don't move freely, take them off the post and clean it. Put grease on post and reinsert brake with the allen key and wrench. That should do it.

[@jacklogan9763]

I'm getting a new bmx bike soon and it doesn't come with a gyro so I'm ordering a complete set. But from the looks of it, it doesn't come with an x over cable and a cable hanger. I checked on ur site but couldn't find anything. Do u know any sites that would have these parts?

[@blue_static_rocco]

Thanks now my gyro is perfect

[@SportsShackEDM]

Thats what I want to hear! Glad I could help.

[@blue_static_rocco]

@@SportsShackEDM thanks mate You are a good KZbinr

[@SportsShackEDM]

Appreciate that a lot! Thank you.

[@mladenerak]

This was helpful, thanks.

[@RyAnnmarie04]

Great help 👍

[@alfiehobbs3396]

Hello I know I am late but what kit is this like name or brand of gyro brakes??

[@Shiccaa]

THAT NARRATING VOiCE FUCKED ME OVER

[@SportsShackEDM]

Sorry. That was the only mic I had at the time. Will try to do better on next video. Been awhile since I've done one.

[@Shiccaa]

its cool

[@jtaco20]

Lmao the song fucked me but great video

[@julianuk3266]

Sports Shack I wouldn't apologize it was fine.

[@bearez1]

Great video. Thanks. I think i can figure this out lol. Its not rocket appliances.

[@rotzzrotzz5258]

is haro la bastille frame good for street/flat? i have been riding bmx for years (3) with not a really good bike... It was really hard to fly a tail whip without a ramp and a 15 kg bike... I´m 1,72, what would be the perfect size? My current bike is 20´5 (top tube; frame) and i think it is a little short, but i´m not sure if the 21 size would be the right size... the problem is that la bastille frame is 19´ something, 2,25 (too small) and 21. Thank you all so much (writing from Spain).

[@tyleratkinson2693]

I'm 173 and I run an impurity HAF with a 20.45 you'll be good

[@rotzzrotzz5258]

I´ll check it out, thank u 4 the reply! ^^

[@rotzzrotzz5258]

Now it´s only available with a 20.7 size...Still good i think. I will consider this frame. Still thankful 4 the information bro have a nice day! ^^

[@tyleratkinson2693]

It's 20.7 with an affective 20.45 top tube due to the seat angle. So you'll be fine

[@kylesloft3310]

Do u need gyro tab holes?

[@SportsShackEDM]

+Daimler Bermudo Some BMX that do not have a gyro system have holes on the left and right on the head tube. They use a integrated headset, so those holes are used to take place of the lower cable stop. You'll have to have the brackets that attach to the head tube to install the lower cables. A traditional gyro won't work on a integrated headset.

[@kylesloft3310]

+Sports Shack my bike has an external headset with no tab holes will it still work

[@SportsShackEDM]

+Daimler Bermudo If you have the original style gyro, and not a integrated headset, yes it should work.

[@prototypef1410]

Can you link the parts for the bike? I have an old downtown dlx with no brake cables as the previous owner decided to take them off

[@codiserville593]

Thanks. Now I can try to adjust my brakes.

[@tonypengo]

Can someone please tell me how to take the lower cable stop off. It looks like its hammered on but im not sure.

[@SportsShackEDM]

+tonypengo The best way to take it out is remove the fork, and underneath(through the head tube), hammer it out. There is a tool the shop uses called a Head Cup Remover, its a evenly placed tool that shapes around the headset. If you don't have one, maybe a large flat screwdriver can work. You'll just have to hit it out around the headset to get it out. Once the headset portion is out, the lower cable stop will come out.

[@tonypengo]

+Sports Shack thanks so much!

[@balin71]

Great Video, however you missed showing us the left lever set up.

[@dandonna3904]

on my nephew gyro brake system brake lever is hard to pull does not stop quickly enough help

[@SportsShackEDM]

Could be a couple things. First make sure the Ubrake caliper is moving freely, with little spring tension, but enough to snap back to position. You may need to clean the posts on the inside and grease, if it barely moves. Next the cables. Make sure the cables aren't rusty or have any fraying. You may need to change the upper and or lower cables. Those are the most common areas that create the problem. Hope that helps.

[@Mööölliiii]

I have the Issue from 4:15 that my gyro moves when I turn my bars, then I tighten one side so it',s fine wenn my bars are pointing to the front, but when I turn my bars 180 degrees the gyro moves again. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Help me 😄

[@SportsShackEDM]

I assume the top plate is moving. It does have to be tighter. Make sure the head-stem is above the steer tube(your fork) you may need spacers to accomplish that. While the head-stem is loose tighten the top plate to compress everything down, but not too tight. This will help stop the top plate from moving.

[@SHARPxOix69]

wow how does this brake system work?

[@6ixss]

is this possible for a MTB? or needs alot of work?

[@kidsprankingtv2118]

What cable hanger did you use

[@bikelifejah8172]

Where can I find this and how do I know if my bike is capable of using this method of brakinv

[@pianistsfatankihh9409]

yea the mechanic just f*ucked up my bmx brakes so now I know how it works I'm gonna go to another mechanic and keep watching him until the work is done perfectly

[@gazatroy100]

Can u put a bigger flywheel on yr BMX bicycle

[@ethanhamill]

+troy sright flywheel, are u talking about a sprocket?

[@miguelrresidentevilfantype7843]

how the heck does the rear brake on a 20 inch dynacraft go on especially the miserable spring

[@supervortex8363]

always have the right top cable on the right side slighty titer than the left to stop gyro click

[@brazideccyrille572]

ok but for the front brake im one fishbone and probleme front brake can you help me no idée what peace loose ???

[@white_eagle_4527]

How do u clean a bmx,take it apart and put back together

[@vicdy4863]

can you please tell me how to take a brake lever off, mine won't come off

[@SportsShackEDM]

It should come off easily. First make sure the grip is off ; 2nd take the screw completely out ; 3rd use a flat screwdriver to spread open the space between. This will help to rotate it off the handlebars. Hope that helps.

[@ricardobarbosadasilva3695]

Onde eu encontro pra comprar esse modelo de freio ?

[@BadKarma714]

I have mongoose AXE and I am trying to restore it any advice?

[@carlosgracia8688]

Excelent video thanks

[@Carter_125R]

Who else is here because your brakes exploded. Oh wait. Never mind it was the people who sold me this bike at the store who ripped me off and said the “fixed” the brakes and never did. Noticed when I brought it home and tried it! Almost died!

[@darmstrong9334]

OMG!! Anyone remember the ACS ROTOR?!!

[@MS-ij1tq]

Hell yes, that was my favorite. It was so clean compared the Odyseys's

[@weedaviec]

Yeah I had an ACS rotor on my bike in the 80s.

[@dallashoward1853]

Helped a lot

[@vitalianocastillo489]

What do I do my bike doesn't have the brake spacers how can I put the brakes on

[@Randomguydale]

Just put together a bike for my kiddo and watched the video to help me figure out how the breaking system works and how to put it together and now the rear breaks dont work at all. So, there's that.

[@oranji9890]

can do a how to on how to a both kind of hubs

[@lastking58]

my question has been answered on how bmx handlebar works with brakes hahha

[@yusufmaulana9310]

Did U know how to setup acs rotor

[@Meme-di9ei]

Thank you so much 👍👍

[@RuKaylee]

MY DETANGLER GETS WEDGED UP IN MY HEAD TUBE WHEN I USE THE BRAKES AND IT DOESNT COME BACK DOWN!! PLZ HELP ME

[@SportsShackEDM]

Couple things will help. The tension on the brakes itself will have to have a stronger spring pull. Use the 13mm wrench, and 5mm allen key. The other you may have to change either the upper/lower cable set. If you want, try to spray lubricate inside the cable housing. It is best just to replace it. But first thing is tension on your brake.

[@RuKaylee]

+Sports Shack lol dw my lower cables needed tightening

[@keananscott4472]

help my bottom cable that goes with the frame is too long

[@keananscott4472]

wat do I do

[@SportsShackEDM]

+Keanan Scott The lower cable is too long? You can shorten the single piece part. Cut the housing only where you need, but you can't do anything on the closed off(V side) part. If it's too long on the closed off part, use a zip tie to hold the cable housing when you stretch it out further closer to the brake system. Hope that helps.

[@keananscott4472]

ya I cut the housing and it worked thank you

[@rondjeee]

is this Salt gyro system? what price?

[@FotisPsyk]

How much does the haro cost?

[@STRAIGHTP]

Thank you!

[@IdrisXiix]

Omg I remember this video from 3 years ago

[@SportsShackEDM]

Great, thanks for watching it again. :) It's still one of my top most watched video on this channel.

[@Andrea_Caponio]

Can i do this on other bmx

[@tomasheck1075]

What is a gyro worth? I'm getting a new bike and that's my deciding factor

[@SportsShackEDM]

Last time I checked they were around $34 Cdn They are getting harder to find though from suppliers, they are mostly just selling cable sets now.

[@tomasheck1075]

thanks for you reply to my question. i have another. those holes attached to the frame, what if the bike does not have one?

[@SportsShackEDM]

If the bike doesn't have it. The best choice to find a gyro to fit on the head tube. Make sure you find out the diameter of the head tube first before you get one. There are 2 sizes.

[@tomasheck1075]

thanks for the help :)

[@jeffc651]

why don't the gyros come standard anymore?

[@SportsShackEDM]

Jeff Chow There are a few reasons. 1) Most have a hard time adjusting their brakes with the gyro, because they find it's too hard/stiff. They don't realize that it all they have to do is adjust the tension on the actual brake to make it easier to grab the rim. 2) Some are just going brakeless, but it's only good at the skate park. 3) Some are just keeping it simpler with 1 brake cable housing .....Most companies are going with the trend, but everyone has their own take on what is the best system... Plus gyros are getting harder to get in stock. At least here in Canada.

[@misswhipplash8961]

Excellent thank you

[@gregrobbins9493]

Detangler ?? hehehe On almost all other machines it's called a rotating swashplate or just swashplate, been around since the early 1900's.

[@b-m-xthenation7081]

What about the front brake?

[@SportsShackEDM]

Most BMX don't have front brakes, or it isn't as popular to have. However it is on the to do list.

[@gtavrchat9383]

How to unstall the front brake

[@DrBraaap]

Gta VRchat remove it...

[@lukematthews9083]

Were do you get all the parts

[@tokebruun5044]

can you do this on any bmx?

[@mcgytomanas5610]

0:01 what was that like wuoh like bird

[@SportsShackEDM]

haha yeah, thats me pushing off with old man sounds

[@jamesrodrigo978]

how does a gyro brake work?

[@ChristopherPowell-se1dr]

Sports channel, I had this one guy work on my.Bmx bike and my bike has brake mounts.. Where do I order them? Thank you

[@roadrunner7203]

I have long headset can i put it?

[@SportsShackEDM]

You'll have to use the proper amount of spacers, and maybe get a different upper cable size, but you should be able to. It'll depend.