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
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!!
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 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.
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.
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
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
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!
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!
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
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.
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!
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
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
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!
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!!!!!
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 👍
@@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
@@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
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)
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!
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
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
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
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 !
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.
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.
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
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!
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!
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 :)
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.
Thabks for this video! I just got my first trail bike and it has hydraulic brakes, they are good right now but i just wanted to see how hard it would be.
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
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! 🤣👍
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.👌
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So good man, you explain things so well. I get a how its made feeling everytime I watch you break things down.
Such a good demonstration! Keep this series going!
100% Agreed! I've done a brake bleed before, but just the lever bleed.
I love the new Avatar =)
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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
You must have modeled that nose 👃after Pinochio
Hahaha
I told him that needs to be a xmas cookie cutter
And Pinocchio lies about the size of his nose...
@Phil: Yeah .. *PG-13!* 😅
Phil, it's time for new grips man. Teflon has more stick than those old ones you've got.
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!!
Hehe, I bled all of mine the same way.
for real ? because it seems legit o.o
Shimano bleed seems way ezier than Sram i don't know why...
Thanks for not being condescending. You make us feel like we aren't stupid and that many people have the same questions and concerns.
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!
I’m relieved to hear that from a mechanic!
@@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.
I second that, the demo board was good enough , I may even keep this video for the trainees.
I'm gonna be honest cheif. I don't even own a bike yet. I just like your videos.
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!
@Aamon Carter also me
Same lol
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.
FUI my bike was stolen 3 years ago and I've watched the whole time but only got a bike today. So buzzed
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
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
8.2 pounds that’s light
worked as bike mechanic for 5 years with mx and bicycles. Seriously. best explanation iv seen yet.
that model of a brake system you made is really really neat and quite helpful.
neobleidd Agreed! I think your creativity on that model was great Seth. And your explanation, except for the negative pressure reference, was spot on.
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!
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!
How do Insert Brake Model Here brakes compare to SRAM brakes? Will they fit my bike? Should I upgrade?
They are great, and they use vegetable oil
@@SethsBikeHacks NICE! Super green, and I can make churros after doing a few laps at the park!
Robert Trageser r/woooosh
RollinRat aren’t you the guy who always rambles on about how you love ghetto tubeless and how it’s lasted you 15 years?
IBMHs are way overrated imo
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
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.
I started MTB biking thanks to you
🔥🤘🏻🔥
yea same
Unmmm, I’m speechless. You my friend are a natural born teacher! This the best video I have ever seen on RUclips about anything! Thank you,
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!
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
Now everyone "nose" what a brake bleed is now! 😂
Them puns are real
Hahahahhahahahahhhahahahah
Hahaha i "nose" you
*ba dum tss*
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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.
I was in the 46%
Now you’re not!
William Vlogs and Gaming me too! What even Is brakes? They only make you slower
How do he know
That he is not in the 46%
Hello me
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!
Is your injury getting better. Nice video as always
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!..
This video is just in time for me cus i just got a new bike with hydraulic brakes
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!
3:04 "looks like a....nose" I spit out my mid day beer at that one.😂😂
its the hesitation that makes it golden. just a fraction of a second, but filled with a powerful silence.
I already knew how to bleed the break but I didn’t know exactly how it works.
You explained it really good!
Thanks Seth!!!
That lever looks like a nose. A PiNoSe. Lol I'm so funny.
Hi
No you’re not
Yes you are
You my friend are the funniest person in the whole entire world
I'm a bike mechanic and completely agree with everything you say. Great video Seth!
Are you going to do another premiere soon? I really liked it
The homemade brake circuit is awesome! Done with cheap materials you can easily find and does the work. Good job!
Have you had a chance to ride those Magura brakes yet? Can you do a little review on them at some point?
This right here!
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.
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
This is a great video like all of them😎
That clear tubing and syringes brake model was a stroke of genius.
Never clicked on a video so fast
Love how this was released yesterday, which was my birthday and i got a bleedkit as one of the gifts.
Well Seth has be bleeding a lot on this channel
Thanks seth for the like and next wen u come to canada we should go riding together
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!
Now if only brake lines were clear!
This may be the best MTB video on any topic ever. Great channel!
"Looks like a.... nose..."
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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!!!!!
Tips for getting used for a big bike when you are small?
Get a smaller bike
@@coen8323 LOL i already got a bike big bike but im getting used to it and trying to handle it
Get a proper sized bike.
WOW 5 likes XD
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 👍
rim brakes will always have a special place in my heart
v brakes with fully worn down pads. ah, that feeling of adrenaline when you realize you can't stop lmao
With them maguras u need to learn trials now
Bike Trials Bucharest haha yeah, unfortuntely I’ve heard/seen some negative feedback of the magura brakes from other people that also ride trials
@@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
@@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
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)
@@mxrider2strokebraaap54 that is true tho, most 2015 (mt7)and up use a way better lever and hc3 blades, wich fold away in a crash
I think this is the best video about bleeding brake ! Merci Seth !
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!
Mineral oil can be dumped outside in the average consumers amount.
It's pretty much harmless.
I literally just brought a brake bleed kit this helps so much thanks Seth
“Why not a fart”
this gem fills a critical void in the internet in that snappy-but-rigorous bp style
I'm early so I need to say something funny???
Something funny!!!
Steve Blanchard HA HA HA
This was the best video I have seen so far. Feel way more confident attempting to do this on my own now.
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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!!🤘🏼🤘🏼
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!
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
Nice work, my 7 year old is so pumped he knows how his brakes work and I was totally diggin it also.
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
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
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 !
Dude, the clear tube idea is fantastic. Great video!
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.
I use those same magura 4 piston brake calipers! Best brake company on the market! I do wanna try hope brakes.
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.
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
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!
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!
Great video! I wanted to do a full system bleed with new oil this winter on my bike and your video came out just in time!
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.
your explosions effects are just so good
I just had to stop the video, when I saw the wood lever... to like the video. Awesome video as always!
THIS! Internet needs more primers like this :) Well done.
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!
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! 👍
Great video and thank you for inspiring me to do my own bike videos on my channel!
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 :)
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.
Glad u posted this I need to shorten my brake lines
This is the best tutorial I have seen on brakes thank you Seth, make a our life easier ... You too Phil
so much time you have! I always admire how creative you are with your content though!
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!
Absolutely brilliant explanation, the best content to watch first, that model showing how it works is so helpful, cheers
Thabks for this video! I just got my first trail bike and it has hydraulic brakes, they are good right now but i just wanted to see how hard it would be.
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
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
just finished watching your previous video
Best bike channel hands down!
You know it's going to be a good day when Seth uploads a new video
Thanks Seth now I know how to bleed my brakes. Nice video
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! 🤣👍
Seth, I bet you got 1st place in the science fair when you were a kid! Well done sir! Love the working model!!
Seth it's so cool how you combine information and entertainment 😁 - keep it up !
Why do people dislike this? It's great information and Seth is funny as hell.
I am a kid and you inspired me to get into mountain biking
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.👌
You, sir, are a magician.