How To Bleed Motorcycle Brakes With A Soap Dispenser!

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  • Опубликовано: 16 июл 2020
  • How to bleed motorcycle brakes with a hand soap dispenser.
    The back brakes on my Kawasaki Super Sherpa 250 need bleeding, so we try out an unconventional idea that came to me a few months ago. Basically an attempt at making a poor man's Mityvac . This would probably work on bicycle hydraulic brakes too.
    I bought this machine from a neighbor in not running condition, and got it going in a previous video. It is also registered and street legal. Because of the inoperable rear brake, I haven't ridden it much (and Camera Girl hasn't at all), but I think it will be a fun dual sport motorcycle.
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  • @jaek_898
    @jaek_898 4 года назад +134

    this is the kinda content that is getting me through quarantine

    • @timwilkinson2797
      @timwilkinson2797 4 года назад

      True comment that !! Cheers Jaek ( UK )

    • @That_5.0_Ranger
      @That_5.0_Ranger 4 года назад +1

      Larry Fisherman not the whole world but everyone with a brain is ignoring it.

    • @romeyrome1103
      @romeyrome1103 4 года назад

      Facts..

    • @mmadv2825
      @mmadv2825 4 года назад +2

      William Lord it’s the ingenuity behind it not just going buying something that already exists

    • @calebkroll4698
      @calebkroll4698 4 года назад

      Yes. I just turned on notifications for the first time

  • @olneymaryland77
    @olneymaryland77 4 года назад +62

    Wow Im totally stealing that when I need to flush my brakes. GENIUS!

  • @Dirt-Broke-Garage
    @Dirt-Broke-Garage 4 года назад +103

    Great idea. I use a 100ml syringe with a section of hose (no needle) to draw fluid from the bleeder screw. Pulling the plunger creates suction and the syringe holds the fluid.

    • @laurensa.1803
      @laurensa.1803 4 года назад +5

      I've been doing this for years now. Still remember the remark from the pharmacist about the price of those large syringes... I was like: meh its still cheaper and easier than going the garage or screwing around with only a spanner.

    • @Ijusthopeitsquick
      @Ijusthopeitsquick 4 года назад +4

      Same here. Also to fill up an empty brake line from the caliper end.

    • @bradleyj.fortner2203
      @bradleyj.fortner2203 4 года назад +18

      Do that in reverse. Fill the syringe with brake fluid, attach it to the bleeder screw with tubing, remove the master cylinder cap, and push the plunger. The air in the system is pushed up and out through the master cylinder reservoir. It can take a bigger syringe to do some vehicles that way. But, it should work fine for bikes.

    • @hondacota4rt
      @hondacota4rt 4 года назад +6

      @@bradleyj.fortner2203 found the mountainbiker ;)

    • @cv4233
      @cv4233 4 года назад +1

      This is what I do to whenever I’m having trouble with brakes.

  • @brokedownrides
    @brokedownrides 4 года назад +44

    "This is a great day because the sun came up again" while listing problems he has to fix is simply how life is supposed to be lived.

  • @montyholland3357
    @montyholland3357 4 года назад +8

    You should teach people that aren't mechanically inclined. You're a natural teacher. Can. Tell you find joy in sharing knowledge

  • @tjtobin86
    @tjtobin86 4 года назад +4

    Literally just spent 6 hours a week ago bleeding a fresh set of brakes lines from a 3 caliper ATV system. Cursing the entire time. Thank you for saving me (future) frustration.

  • @mikeh8312
    @mikeh8312 3 года назад +2

    Your idea worked great. I purchased a brake bleeder kit many years ago and it is a hand operated vacuum pump and has a reservoir to catch the fluid when bleeding brakes and it also works great changing the old brake fluid in cars or motorcycles.

  • @WAenduroman
    @WAenduroman 4 года назад +9

    I like this alternative method, however. I've found the reverse fill method works great. Open the reservoir. Attach a large syringe filled with brake fluid with the same (although shorter) vinyl tube to the bleeder. Slowly inject the fluid into the system. Note, it helps to have another syringe to drain the reservoir if needed. This method is great because it eliminates little air pockets on twin piston calipers. Likewise, you could have used the water bottle method. Always good to have a few tricks for different situations though.

  • @TechGorilla1987
    @TechGorilla1987 4 года назад +26

    OMG!!! I love you guys! You REALLY are following through on making videos! I hope this encourages you guys!!! YOU encourage ME!

  • @prdoohan
    @prdoohan 4 года назад +7

    And here I was thinking that you'd use it to reverse bleed and actually pump INTO the caliper.
    Well played sir.

  • @cliffords.8341
    @cliffords.8341 3 года назад +1

    There has been various tools on the market that does what you did for years to bleed brakes from hand pumps "mighty vac" to electric air pumps that vacuum the air out. I'm a retired motorcycle technician from May of 1979. What worked for me when a brake system was completely dry from rebuilding it or had a lot of air in it. I used a clean squeezable bottle with a screw on nipple with the tip cut off. I would feed a hose from the inside of the nipple outward a few inches, then fill the bottle with clean brake fluid, with the brake reservoir on the bike being empty, I would attach the hose to the bleeder screw, open it up and squeeze the bottle to force fluid and air up to the reservoir. When no air bubbles came out I would then remove the hose and bottle and attach another hose to the bleeder with the other end into a container and then bleed it the old school way by pumping the brake pedal or lever. It would usually only take about five minutes or so. Great video.

  • @Kdog307
    @Kdog307 4 года назад +31

    dont open the bleeder too far. air can travel around unsealed threads.

    • @benzzoy
      @benzzoy 3 года назад

      Yup. I suspect most of the air he saw was from the unsealed threads. There can't possibly be that much air inside the brake line and still have a working brake.

  • @CafeRacerGarage
    @CafeRacerGarage 4 года назад +5

    If I try this on my channel I will be giving you the credit and shout out. Love your work brother. :) The dad jokes cracked me up at the end 😂😂😂

  • @les707
    @les707 4 года назад +14

    Just got my used hand soap bottle out of the bin now it’s going into my toolbox.you are the best love your channel

    • @private1712
      @private1712 4 года назад

      Nice bike

    • @klausbrinck2137
      @klausbrinck2137 4 года назад +1

      works only with full soap bottle, you know, for cleaning the pump of any brake-fluid afterwards... come on, that was the best part...

  • @TheAwkwardBanana
    @TheAwkwardBanana 4 года назад +4

    You're a large part of the reason I bought a 1986 Yamaha Radian as my first bike a couple months ago. I've been working on it and I love the process, can't wait to ride.

  • @dombsky
    @dombsky 4 года назад

    I bought a non runner '79 Yamaha IT175 yesterday, thanks to the dirty hand inspiration and carb cleaning videos found at Jennie's Garage I got that baby smokin' today.

  • @rhouser1280
    @rhouser1280 4 года назад +12

    You should be part of the space program! Haha

  • @roddyrich2768
    @roddyrich2768 4 года назад +2

    I've been loving these videos recently. A video a week is an upload schedule I can get used to. Keep it up guys!

  • @Leonidas656565
    @Leonidas656565 4 года назад

    I got my 1990 Honda XR100R working again after like 8 years of sitting in a garage cause of quarantine and inspiration from this channel

  • @tonymitchell1211
    @tonymitchell1211 4 года назад

    The only channel I have ever commented on all the way from Australia you are a legend.... Keep it up

  • @benscrivens317
    @benscrivens317 4 года назад

    You look so happy about this and I love it. I love seeing your enthusiasm in videos!

  • @BlockCylinder
    @BlockCylinder 4 года назад

    Love this format much better than the no-edits style.

  • @dukesilver2019
    @dukesilver2019 4 года назад

    Awesome vid. Glad to have you guys back even for 10 minutes a week.

  • @troysmith5582
    @troysmith5582 4 года назад

    Good job and thank you for putting out another video in short time. Keep it up and I think you'll like the results. You're one of the first RUclips channels I found and honestly still one of the best.

  • @Nathan-gc1zy
    @Nathan-gc1zy 4 года назад

    Glad to see y'all back to making videos missed you guys

  • @sturnermt
    @sturnermt 4 года назад

    I have to say. Love you guys Videos. Love the way you get along and laugh with her. Very enjoyable.

  • @thomask.8533
    @thomask.8533 4 года назад

    Hi guys, I don't want to be THAT GUY but I think it worked because, well, every system bleeds itself if a) the reservoir is higher than the highest point the fluid has to go b) the reservoir lid is open and c) the bleed screw is open. That way ambient air pressure should bleed the system. The reason why people are using all sorts of procedures and gizmos is to speed up the process. But then again, I could be totally wrong and you just single handedly eliminated the brake bleeding gizmo industry. Love your channel btw, great you are putting out more videos.

  • @SweWince
    @SweWince 4 года назад +1

    You guys are great. I really feel as if you're making these videos for us, your viewers, so thank you for your time :)

  • @dylanaubreygraham
    @dylanaubreygraham 4 года назад

    Hey guys, if y'all remember, I picked up the spare yz250f head you had on Ebay from when yall salvaged the 250 enduro bikes!!
    That was over 2 years ago and I'm still following! I don't get to watch every video, but there's still great value in these videos! Keep it up!!

  • @bread9987
    @bread9987 3 года назад

    You’re the reason I bought a motorcycle! After binge watching all these amazing videos I decided to buy a 1984 Honda nighthawk. Thank you for your inspiration!!

  • @andrewtucker7990
    @andrewtucker7990 3 года назад

    You 2 have a wonderful chemistry together. I love the content y'all produce, it's very informative and entertaining!

  • @hmroa3056
    @hmroa3056 4 года назад

    You two are great. Thanks for the smiles and great information.

  • @andrewr900
    @andrewr900 4 года назад

    Thanks for these videos! They’ve been super helpful in my own bike maintenance. Got my front brake working again the other day thanks to your video on it!😁 This will definitely be a handy video to have in the future I’m sure. Thanks for your hard work and effort into this videos. Very enjoyable, funny and just a great laugh watching them!😆

  • @projectdirtbikes
    @projectdirtbikes 4 года назад +6

    I'm going to try this next time I bleed brakes. Thanks for the idea!

  • @ADN1996
    @ADN1996 4 года назад

    I click the like button before I even watch your videos. I just already know. And, once again as always, I was not let down. Keep 'em coming Jake and Jen!

  • @wesleymundy2959
    @wesleymundy2959 3 года назад

    Love the live videos!! Me and my friend Aden Jones have watched all the Jennies Garage episodes. Aden is 15 and has CP, he is confined to a wheelchair but he is one heck of a technician. He gets so excited when he gets a notification that new video is out. Keep up the great work!!

  • @lethimguideme
    @lethimguideme 4 года назад

    I just bled my brakes last week, I saw some (too) expensive hand pumps so we did it the slow old fashioned way. I needed this in my life

  • @TheDayBlue
    @TheDayBlue 4 года назад

    Really love your vids guys! been your follower for almost 2 year now , im proud you keep going at your pace!

  • @ferguswm
    @ferguswm 4 года назад

    Just bled my brakes a few weeks ago for the first time, and im so glad i didn't go buying a bleeding kit. Definitely doing this next time!

  • @thomasthomas5078
    @thomasthomas5078 4 года назад +6

    its lovely to watch you 2 make fun and jokes like that, i sure hope ill find me a wife like that in the future! greetings from belgium :)

  • @austintomblin523
    @austintomblin523 4 года назад +1

    Glad to see you're back , love the channel.

  • @chaddleix188
    @chaddleix188 3 года назад

    Great trick. I tried it tonight on my bike and all be damned it worked like a charm. Your one clever individual I must say. Thanks for the tip.

  • @connorwilson8450
    @connorwilson8450 4 года назад

    I'll literally watch you two do anything. Even if I'm not interested in the subject, I still am entertained.

  • @Madmick82
    @Madmick82 4 года назад

    I have never had a Jennies garage video be so relevant to my current struggle. I was litterly just struggling with with my brakes, so much i took a break to check my subscriptions and WHAM, you just solved my problem. Cheers

    • @jenniesgarage
      @jenniesgarage  4 года назад

      Good luck with your stubborn brakes, hope you get them fixed

  • @mellgren666
    @mellgren666 4 года назад

    This is just awesome! How can you not love this channel?

  • @leonnel2750
    @leonnel2750 4 года назад

    I have been watching your videos for months, and every time I learn something new, Even my wife, who should be kept VERY, VERY and I mean VERY far away from any tools has started watching it with me. My opinion on the questions you asked about doing your recordings differently....I think stuff it! Its good to see you guys are normal people, not fake and not acting for the camera! Keep doing what your doing, BUT....do it MORE, we want MORE!!!! o ahead, break something so we can watch you fix it!!
    Warm Regards from South Africa!!

  • @-Dash-
    @-Dash- 4 года назад +1

    That was actually ingenious! Ive been a master tech for 20 years and never thought of that one... Nice.
    Granted, I have tools to do that, but for people at home this is great.

  • @TimC33
    @TimC33 4 года назад +1

    Hanging out for another fix of Jake and Jennie! You guys rock....

  • @vincentherod6917
    @vincentherod6917 4 года назад

    That is a great way to bleed brakes! There is nothing stopping me from trying that. Thanks for another great video!

  • @GL4MX0
    @GL4MX0 4 года назад

    Wish you guys would start posting more again, love your videos. Always checking for new uploads.

  • @markmattsey4699
    @markmattsey4699 4 года назад

    I had the opportunity to try your method on a Chinese scooter. The front bleeder was missing and the whole system was dry. The soap pump didn’t work as easily for me as it did for you but it did pull the fluid through. I do now have front breaks and it was an easy fix. Keep the content coming!

  • @themightygavin
    @themightygavin 4 года назад

    Great Video. I really enjoy watching these after a long day. They cheer me up.

  • @mals4400
    @mals4400 4 года назад

    That is genuinely genius....Great lateral thinking and great work thanks

  • @twocvbloke
    @twocvbloke 4 года назад +4

    It's like a home-made version of a brake bleeding pump kit, and far, far more cost-effective too... :D

  • @VanGoWanderlust
    @VanGoWanderlust 3 года назад

    Just discovered your channel. You have found yourself the perfect woman. I love her willingness to try something new.

  • @spreaddeezhazelnutz7511
    @spreaddeezhazelnutz7511 3 года назад

    That’s genius! I overthought on how I could make a homemade bleeder and used a pump from a fog machine but this soap pump method looks like it works WAY faster and also doesn’t need electrical power.

  • @iberian21
    @iberian21 4 года назад

    Last month I spent so long bleeding the brakes by pumping with the brake handle and it made me dread having to do it in the future again. But this idea is great! I'll try it next time for sure. Thanks for sharing!

  • @jasonproulx5472
    @jasonproulx5472 4 года назад

    Glad your back! Love the content!

  • @tde2033
    @tde2033 4 года назад

    THAT WAS AMAZING !!!! Best motorcycle tip ive ever seen!, on that note i just love your content, you both are such a good team! And i love your positive approach to everything!.
    Thanks for reading!!.

  • @mariansell
    @mariansell 4 года назад

    I love you guys! Thank you. I signed in to RUclips for the first time just so i can follow you and comment this. Will log out again now. And bleed my brakes. And the brakes of all my neighbors.

  • @ChickenParm152
    @ChickenParm152 4 года назад

    Love the videos as usual guys. Keep them coming!

  • @vansongs
    @vansongs 4 года назад

    Oh man! The timing of this is so good. Be trying this when change rotors and calipers. Maybe try a flush this way. You are awesomeness personified!

  • @chebbyshev2204
    @chebbyshev2204 4 года назад

    Making solutions to problems. You're a genius.

  • @markhensley9378
    @markhensley9378 4 года назад

    Good video! Thanks for taking the time to teach me something new. I've heard about this method but never seen it in practice and never heard of it being done with a soap bottle pump 🤔. Again, good video!

  • @kremptguitarcovers3258
    @kremptguitarcovers3258 4 года назад

    most underrated channel on youtube by far

  • @brianshipley3567
    @brianshipley3567 4 года назад

    Outstanding my man, great idea. Thank you for sharing it and your accomplishments with everybody.

  • @johnnyjorgensen4768
    @johnnyjorgensen4768 2 года назад

    Love every video. Thank you for documenting your genius with the rest of us

  • @russb3816
    @russb3816 4 года назад

    Wow! You are brilliant. I truly love your videos. I really enjoy watching

  • @rvfixerguy
    @rvfixerguy 4 года назад

    I love your videos but everytime I watch them I find myself wanting a new project to work on...keep them coming :)

  • @jeremynewhouse6530
    @jeremynewhouse6530 4 года назад

    Loving these frequent uploads guys keep it up

  • @cheeto4493
    @cheeto4493 4 года назад

    I actually bought a kit to do this. No soap pump involved, but a venturi vacuum pump that uses compressed air. I found it invaluable when bleeding car brakes by yourself and for flushing brake lines. One thing to note, if you crack the bleeder open too far, it can pull air in around the threads and you'll think you have more air in the lines than you do, or it wont pull the fluid through the lines.

  • @michaelsneddon1816
    @michaelsneddon1816 4 года назад

    Genius!! My dirt bike brakes have been needing a bleed for some time, so I’m going to try this method...

  • @rhouser1280
    @rhouser1280 4 года назад

    Thanks for keeping the videos coming guys!

  • @mwzoneog5571
    @mwzoneog5571 2 года назад

    Best tip ever saved me a few hours keep these great videos coming 🤙

  • @theajeff
    @theajeff 4 года назад +1

    Love the more frequent videos. Keep it up, IMHO.

  • @81moldy6
    @81moldy6 4 года назад +9

    Never ignored a vid I was watching so fast

  • @faded3657
    @faded3657 4 года назад

    That triple pun at the end was legendary

  • @dennismoore3678
    @dennismoore3678 4 года назад

    I love you guys, and love that you are doing more videos!

  • @Rokonmattadk
    @Rokonmattadk 3 года назад

    i used this on a Rokon 2x2 front and rear brakes and a crf 250rx front, it works but mine was left a little spongey, after your trick i used my method to get the last little bit out, very good idea!

  • @Chong1975
    @Chong1975 4 года назад

    Wow. He said Friday and held his promise! Pleasantly surprised.
    Keep it up guys! :)

  • @bmxdestroy
    @bmxdestroy 4 года назад

    Left me with a smile on my face. Thanks guys!!

  • @DmDetails
    @DmDetails 4 года назад

    Loving these uploads

  • @dunemaster3179
    @dunemaster3179 4 года назад

    I really like the gold rims on that Sherpa. Great video!

  • @jay7264
    @jay7264 4 года назад

    this is a brilliant idea. love your videos also love when you said these are the brakes

  • @increasedelevation3776
    @increasedelevation3776 4 года назад

    Ahhh another lovely video. Thank you for your amazing banter

  • @Alex-xw2ps
    @Alex-xw2ps 4 года назад

    Man I love your Videos, keep up the great work 🤙🏼

  • @stacks1967
    @stacks1967 4 года назад

    Love your videos. Great DIY idea. Keep up the good work.

  • @Chopper-zx3vb
    @Chopper-zx3vb 4 года назад

    Awesome idea 💡 I'm totally going to try that on my next dirt bike!!

  • @mma2422
    @mma2422 4 года назад

    Peace be upon you. I have seen almost all the videos, and I enjoy seeing you with your sense of humor while doing your work sincerely, as well as in your ways of thinking about things and creating alternative and simple things and how to save money with success and success in your worldly and other life.🤲👍😘

  • @bethevenden4607
    @bethevenden4607 3 года назад

    I used this on my gsxr resto which had no fluid.Five minutes later i was done.Used a piece of plumbers tape to seal brake nipple.DOES WORK!!!

  • @WeaselJuice
    @WeaselJuice 4 года назад

    Nice job, that bike is all ‘jacked’ up now.

  • @masonkermicle9534
    @masonkermicle9534 3 года назад +1

    Sad there isn’t another upload had to watch this video again after a month to get my feel of jennies garage!!!

  • @tobiaskramm2076
    @tobiaskramm2076 4 года назад +1

    Holy moly 🤯👀 GENIUS! I will definitely use this nice revolution idea next time ! :D
    Nice video!
    Greetings from Germany !
    My brother and I loves your content ;)

  • @The33TIGGER33
    @The33TIGGER33 4 года назад

    Great video camera girl. And I liked the brake bleeder hack. Cheaper than a malti vac.

  • @frankbougher
    @frankbougher 4 года назад

    Will do this for sure. Fantastic ingenuity.

  • @jlucasound
    @jlucasound 4 года назад

    Great idea Jake!! That REALLY Works!! Genius.

  • @robertfranklin7040
    @robertfranklin7040 3 года назад

    A homebrewed "mighttyvac'' (extra "T" added for a copyright/trademark boilerplate protection) suction bleeder tool for just pennies, FREE if you're re-purposing an old dispenser! LOVE THIS!!!!!! For best priming, hold your fingertip over the outlet on release of button. Also works for old worn out spraybottles about 80% of the time. ;)

  • @jamesbarisitz4794
    @jamesbarisitz4794 4 года назад

    Cool tip. The more content, less worried about the style format works for me! 👍😃

  • @Street509Smoker
    @Street509Smoker 3 года назад

    I have been here along time. I hope you see this comment and post another video without worries of perfection. You clearly know what "Can" be done.

  • @sloop24
    @sloop24 4 года назад

    This is really cool it seams so simple now that you showed us. This is a great video thank you.