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How to Repair Motorcycle Brakes

Presented by Seth Williams

Replace, repair and maintain your motorcycle’s brakes—from wheel removal to caliper cleaning to reassembly; learn how using the expert tips in this free video series.

Series Summary

In many parts of the world, motorcycles are among the least expensive, most widespread forms of motorized transport, and in some Western countries, motorcycles have even inspired close-knit subcultures of biking enthusiasts who ride a range of different motorcycles. There is a wide variety of motorcycles on the road today, including choppers, sport bikes, motocross bikes, mopeds, street bikes, cruisers and touring motorcycles. Within the different types of motorcycles, there lay the same basic components--chassis, frame, suspension, engine, brakes, tires and more--all of which may require maintenance at some time or another.

In this free video series, our expert will show you how to replace, repair and maintain your motorcycle brakes. You will get step-by-step instructions on disassembling your wheel and brake components, cleaning the brake caliper and master cylinder, repairing broken parts, and, finally, reassembling your motorcycle when you are finished. Our expert’s instruction will give you the knowledge to fix and maintain your own motorcycle brakes, as well as enhance your general understanding of motorcycle brakes.

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How to Bleed Motorcycle Brakes

Gain access to the reservoir in order to bleed your motorcycle brakes during maintenance and repair; learn how using the tips in this free video.

How to Install a Motorcycle Caliper

Install, or reinstall, a motorcycle's brake caliper when performing maintenance or repair on your motorcycle's brakes; learn how using the tips from this free video.

How to Remove a Motorcycle Swing Arm

Learn how to remove the swing arm in your motorcycle when inspecting, replacing or maintaining motorcycle brakes using expert tips in this free video clip.

How to Install a Motorcycle Wheel

Put your motorcycle's wheel back on the bike after repairing, replacing or maintaining your motorcycle's brakes; learn how using the tips from this free video clip.

How to Clean a Motorcycle Brake Caliper

Clean a motorcycle's brake caliper more thoroughly during bike maintenance by learning about the brake caliper's different component using the tips in this free video clip.

How to Check a Motorcycle Master Cylinder

Checking a motorcycle's master cylinder can uncover signs of damage during motorcycle brake maintenance; learn how to check it with this free video on motorcycle brake repair.

How to Check a Motorcycle Break Rotor

Get tips and advice on checking your motorcycle break rotor for signs of wear or indications of possible replacement needs with this free automotive video clip.

How to Reassemble a Motorcycle Brake System

Reassemble your motorcycle's brake system after performing maintenance or repair on your motorcycle brakes, or as a final step in brake replacement; learn how using the tips in this free video.

How to Remove a Motorcycle Wheel

Removing a motorcycle wheel is a necessary step when repairing or replacing your motorcycle's brakes; learn how with expert tips from this free video clip.

How to Reassemble a Motorcycle Wheel

Reassemble your motorcycle's wheel in a few, quick steps after repairing, replacing or maintaining your motorcycle's brakes; learn how using the tips from this free video clip.

What is a Motorcycle Brake Caliper?

Find out what the brake caliper is on your motorcycle, where it's located and how it works in your motorcycle's brake system with this free video clip.

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