morning all I was just wondering if anybody has changed the brake lines on these bikes as I fancy changing mine but I ive heard they are a nightmare and a garage job to bleed these brakes . so any info would be great .
Agree....it'll be interesting When the new blades came out I asked the Honda dealer if the change back to the bosch system away from the nightmare old Honda abs would result in an easier bleed taking less time and the reply was... they didn't think so
On a BMW with bosch ABS you need a diagnostic tool that allows you to fire the abs pump to do it properly.
if that's the case I think ill live with the standard hoses , lol , post: 486400, member: 6225"]Ooh, I wouldn't do it, but I'll be interested to see how this thread develops.[/QUOTE]
The diagnostic tool for the BMW s1000's is fantastic. It's called Gs911. . you can do all sorts with it. Read and reset fault codes, reset the service counter, operate fuel pump, abs pump, operate valves, read sensor values. Really is fantastic, wouldn't be without it. I imagine bleeding the new blade would need the pump firing aswell to ensure you haven't got air trapped in that part of the system.
The older abs system was up to 6 hours im told,partly due to one of the bleed points involving the headers off,im reliably informed this new bosch system is 2.5-3 hours max and i see no reason why the lines cant be changed along the way,bike has to be put in certain modes and a system of steps followed,if done wrong it is start again
The old abs used to be about 6 but then over the years they got it down to about 3. Still a lot of money if you're having to pay Mr Honda for the fluid change
The dealer i got my bike from i took it in for its first annual service and at £78 an hour labour it wont be cheap,i will be using a independent garage who happens to be honda trained and a lot easier on the pocket
I've changed my master cylinder to RCS19, it bleeds as normal but took forever to get the micro bubbles out to make it feel good, I guess it would be better if a vacuum bleeder was used. Service manual said bleed as normal btw.
Reviving an older thread here! I’m looking to get some aftermarket higher bars so obviously need to change the brake lines. Done a few brake lines before so it’s worth giving it a crack rather pay however much Mr Honda wants to charge for the bleeding?
Even with basic mechanical and bleeding knowledge, I wouldn't even risk it on an ABS model. Credit to you if you have the knowledge and patience!
The current bike requires no special consideration when bleeding the brakes. Per the service manual 18-6 through 18-9. Connect a bleed hose to the caliper bleed valve, loosen bleed valve and pump. Just like in the old days 19-25 shows ABS Modulator replacement procedure with this being the final step "Fill and bleed the brake hydraulic systems (page 18-7)
