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Replacing motorcycle brakes and rotors at regular intervals is critical for safe riding. Learn how to replace and install new brakes and rotors for a motorbike with tips from a motorcycle mechanic in this free video on motorcycle repairs.
There are 14 videos in this series:
Motorcycle rotor and brake replacement tools include an Allen wrench and sockets. Start with the right tools to replace bike brake pads and rotors with tips from a motorcycle mechanic in this free video on motorcycle repairs.
Make sure a motorcycle is in neutral before lifting it for a rotor and brake replacement job. See how a bike should be lifted with tips from a motorcycle mechanic in this free video on motorcycle repairs.
A front wheel stand is needed to remove the motorcycle tire before starting rotor and brake replacement jobs. Learn how a front wheel stand works on motorcycles with tips from a motorcycle mechanic in this free video on motorcycle repairs.
Motorcycle brake calipers are the most important part of the brake and rotor system. Find out how to remove brake calipers on a motorbike with tips from a motorcycle mechanic in this free video on motorcycle repairs.
The motorcycle front wheel needs to be removed before replacing rotors and brakes. Discover more about removing a motorcycle front wheel with tips from a motorcycle mechanic in this free video on motorcycle repairs.
Use a fingernail to check a motorcycle rotor to see if the rotor is bad. Switch out motorcycle rotors with tips from a motorcycle mechanic in this free video on motorcycle repairs.
When replacing and installing motorcycle brakes and rotors, the rotor goes on only one way. Watch how a rotor should be installed with tips from a motorcycle mechanic in this free video on motorcycle repairs.
Motorcycle brake pads can only be removed by completely pulling all screws out. Switch motorcycle brake pads with tips from a motorcycle mechanic in this free video on motorcycle repairs.
Clean out the brake calipers before installing new motorcycle brake pads. with tips from a motorcycle mechanic in this free video on motorcycle repairs.
The front motorcycle tire has arrows that dictate which way to put a front wheel back on the bike after replacing brakes and rotors. Install the front wheel correctly with tips from a motorcycle mechanic in this free video on motorcycle repairs.
Calipers may have to spread apart to fit new brake pads before replacing them back on a motorcycle wheel. Learn how to replace calipers back on a motorcycle wheel with tips from a motorcycle mechanic in this free video on motorcycle repairs.
Check the motorcycle brake lever while spinning the tire after replacing the brakes and rotors to make sure no adjustments need to be made. Adjust motorcycle brakes to work properly with tips from a motorcycle mechanic in this free video on motorcycle repairs.
Carefully check motorcycle brake fluid and make sure not to get it on hands, paint or clothes. Find out more about checking motorcycle brake fluid with tips from a motorcycle mechanic in this free video on motorcycle repairs.
Motorcycle brake pads should be replaced approximately every 4000 miles. Rotors can be changed in larger intervals. Discover more about when to replace motorcycle brakes and rotors with tips from a motorcycle mechanic in this free video on motorcycle repairs.
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, street bikes, and touring motorcycles. Within the different types of motorcycles, there lay the same basic components--chassis, frame, suspension, engine, brakes, rotors, tires and more--all of which may require maintenance at some time or another. In this free video series on motorcycle repairs, let a motorcycle mechanic explain how to remove and install brakes and rotors. First get all the necessary tools to start and complete the job, get instructions on how to properly lift a motorbike and use a front wheel stand. Next, he discusses removing the motorcycle brakes calipers, the front wheel and the rotors. The next step is replacing the rotors and brake pads, reinstalling the front wheel and calipers and checking the brakes and brake fluid.
Josh Villapegue Josh Villapegue has been the owner of I 3 for the past three years. He specializes in customizing motorcycles, classic cars, exotic cars and T-Rex's. He is sponsored by Famous Stars and Straps and works on many motorcycles for the Ruff Ryders. I 3 is located in Simi Valley, Ca.dkdk
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