[JohnnySolo]

Alrighty Brake technicians. Need y'all to take it down to the basics for me. My 2004 Honda Recon 250 has 0 braking power. As y'all may know I have planned to fix the rear brakes. I'm pretty confident about fixing them, however not the same for the front brakes.

First off, can someone please dumb down how the front brakes work? What's brake fluid for and how much do I need in that little box on handle bars?

Second off, I have like no pressure when pulling the lever. How can I go about fixing these brakes?

Sorry for such a widespread question. Google wasn't much help on this topic and I just got confused. I know some of you can help me out. Plus I have read and heard of people trying to fix their brakes and not accomplishing anything so lil worried.

BTW I was planning on not buying any shoes or anything of sorts on rear brakes and just cleaning bc I'm selling bike soon and just want them fixed enough to sell. Hopefully I can do same with front brakes. (I've watched some videos of tightening/adjusting them?)

 

[shadetree]

try reading the stickies bro in this section, everything your asking has been posted/covered on how to get the brakes working/fixed .

 

[shadetree]

and i typped them out for dummies, by a red-neck dummy..lmfao.

 

[retro]

Read and follow the service manual recommendations for your bike(s) at all times too!

You ain't going anywhere unless/until you take that advice seriously. We can lead folks of all walks of life to greater knowledge and understanding, but we can't ever make them think/read/learn/do for themselves... which is why we often fail to help very many folks... as much as we insist that we must!

Videos are not very helpful as teaching tools... many of them are made by complete idiots. So put a big smile on and read all of the technical stuff you can find. Service manuals will ALWAYS be your best friend while fixing stuff, no matter what it is you might be attempting to do.

 

[machinecrook]

For starters I'd suggest making a thread title relating to what you're trying to do.

Ex:
2004 Honda Recon 250 Brakes

 

[JohnnySolo]

Read and follow the service manual recommendations for your bike(s) at all times too!

You ain't going anywhere unless/until you take that advice seriously. We can lead folks of all walks of life to greater knowledge and understanding, but we can't ever make them think/read/learn/do for themselves... which is why we often fail to help very many folks... as much as we insist that we must! ?

Videos are not very helpful as teaching tools... many of them are made by complete idiots. So put a big smile on and read all of the technical stuff you can find. Service manuals will ALWAYS be your best friend while fixing stuff, no matter what it is you might be attempting to do.

First thing I looked into retro lol. I wouldn't be here unless manual failed to make me certain, videos or reading articles. Partzilla seems to be the main reliable video source.

 

[JohnnySolo]

try reading the stickies bro in this section, everything your asking has been posted/covered on how to get the brakes working/fixed ?.

and i typped them out for dummies, by a red-neck dummy..lmfao.

Gosh I feel stupid. My bad shade. Totally forgot about stickies. Delete this thread if you wish, I'm sure there will be detailed explanations in stickies. Thanks for reminding me of them lol

 

[shadetree]

try reading the stickies bro in this section, everything your asking has been posted/covered on how to get the brakes working/fixed ?.

and i typped them out for dummies, by a red-neck dummy..lmfao.

Gosh I feel stupid. My bad shade. Totally forgot about stickies. Delete this thread if you wish, I'm sure there will be detailed explanations in stickies. Thanks for reminding me of them lol

no worries bro. if you get stuck, and can't find your answer in the stickies ?, just ask, we'll be more than happy to help ya .

 

[chacho726af]

try reading the stickies bro in this section, everything your asking has been posted/covered on how to get the brakes working/fixed ?.

and i typped them out for dummies, by a red-neck dummy..lmfao.

Gosh I feel stupid. My bad shade. Totally forgot about stickies. Delete this thread if you wish, I'm sure there will be detailed explanations in stickies. Thanks for reminding me of them lol

no worries bro. if you get stuck, and can't find your answer in the stickies ?, just ask, we'll be more than happy to help ya .

Hi johnny:
I asume you have a hidraulic break sistem ,front and rear, if so ,is very simple to fix .
First if by any chance you drain the recerboirs of brake fluid,you have now air on the sistem, nothing to worry,we are giong to that afert you adjust the linners.
If you dont need linners,adjust the shoes to tuch the drum,then back off 2 click's on the adjuster,now if you have disk brakes, they dont need any adjustmen,next you need to bled the air of the rear circuit.
Ck brake fluid level on rear recerboir,next ck the rear brake for a bleding screw,pump the rear brake slouly to not creat more air by pumping fast,keep presure on rear brake and slouly open the bleder screw a litle bit,it will air and fluid coming out,when is only fluid coming out close de bleder.
Now ck for braking,it should lock the rear whels.
Now repit the steps at front and you down with it,good luck,if you like you can call me @ (714) ***_****,is easer for me on the phone.
If you like let me know how did go,take care.Albert

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[JohnnySolo]

try reading the stickies bro in this section, everything your asking has been posted/covered on how to get the brakes working/fixed ?.

and i typped them out for dummies, by a red-neck dummy..lmfao.

Gosh I feel stupid. My bad shade. Totally forgot about stickies. Delete this thread if you wish, I'm sure there will be detailed explanations in stickies. Thanks for reminding me of them lol

no worries bro. if you get stuck, and can't find your answer in the stickies ?, just ask, we'll be more than happy to help ya ?.

Hi johnny:
I asume you have a hidraulic break sistem ,front and rear, if so ,is very simple to fix .
First if by any chance you drain the recerboirs of brake fluid,you have now air on the sistem, nothing to worry,we are giong to that afert you adjust the linners.
If you dont need linners,adjust the shoes to tuch the drum,then back off 2 click's on the adjuster,now if you have disk brakes, they dont need any adjustmen,next you need to bled the air of the rear circuit.
Ck brake fluid level on rear recerboir,next ck the rear brake for a bleding screw,pump the rear brake slouly to not creat more air by pumping fast,keep presure on rear brake and slouly open the bleder screw a litle bit,it will air and fluid coming out,when is only fluid coming out close de bleder.
Now ck for braking,it should lock the rear whels.
Now repit the steps at front and you down with it,good luck,if you like you can call me @ (714) *** ****,is easer for me on the phone.
If you like let me know how did go,take care.Albert

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Alrighty I'll work on it this weekend. And let y'all know if I have any questions. And I have front Hydraulic and Rear Mechanical

 

[chacho726af]

no worries bro. if you get stuck, and can't find your answer in the stickies ?, just ask, we'll be more than happy to help ya ?.

Hi johnny:
I asume you have a hidraulic break sistem ,front and rear, if so ,is very simple to fix .
First if by any chance you drain the recerboirs of brake fluid,you have now air on the sistem, nothing to worry,we are giong to that afert you adjust the linners.
If you dont need linners,adjust the shoes to tuch the drum,then back off 2 click's on the adjuster,now if you have disk brakes, they dont need any adjustmen,next you need to bled the air of the rear circuit.
Ck brake fluid level on rear recerboir,next ck the rear brake for a bleding screw,pump the rear brake slouly to not creat more air by pumping fast,keep presure on rear brake and slouly open the bleder screw a litle bit,it will air and fluid coming out,when is only fluid coming out close de bleder.
Now ck for braking,it should lock the rear whels.
Now repit the steps at front and you down with it,good luck,if you like you can call me @ (714) *** ****,is easer for me on the phone.
If you like let me know how did go,take care.Albert

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Alrighty I'll work on it this weekend. And let y'all know if I have any questions. And I have front Hydraulic and Rear Mechanical

Ok i can see the picture.
Ck 4 brake pads,replaced as needed.
Allso ck brake pump 4 leaks.

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[retro]

@chacho726af,

Phone numbers (or other personally identifiable information) are not allowed in the public forums. Thank you.

 

[JohnnySolo]

Alright while I'm working on the brakes I'm changing brake fluid. Anyone know what size tube I need to bleed it? The manual didn't say, before y'all say to check manual first lol.

 

[chacho726af]

@chacho726af,

Phone numbers (or other personally identifiable information) are not allowed in the public forums. Thank you.

Tks ,and copy that, will be no more posts.

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[chacho726af]

Alright while I'm working on the brakes I'm changing brake fluid. Anyone know what size tube I need to bleed it? The manual didn't say, before y'all say to check manual first lol.

8 mm. Or 5 .16wrench.
My last post,good luck Johnny.


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[retro]

My last post,good luck Johnny.

You are welcome here chacho726af. I wasn't running you off. I was just reminding you that posting personally identifying info about yourself or others in the public forums goes against our posted forum rules. I edited out the phone number in your posts where I noticed it.

You should have recieved a copy of those forum rules in your Welcome message during signup. You may use the Personal/Private Messaging (PM) system to exchange personal info with whomever you wish, as there are no restrictions using PM.

 

[misterclean59]

My last post,good luck Johnny.

You are welcome here chacho726af. I wasn't running you off. I was just reminding you that posting personally identifying info about yourself or others in the public forums goes against our posted forum rules. I edited out the phone number in your posts where I noticed it.

You should have recieved a copy of those forum rules in your Welcome message during signup. You may use the Personal/Private Messaging (PM) system to exchange personal info with whomever you wish, as there are no restrictions using PM.

Yeh Johnny, don't leave us. We all appreciated your willingness to help.

 

[JohnnySolo]

I aint leaving lol. The guy that was being helpful but shared his phone number on here said he was. You don't have to either haha.

Okay lets get back to topic, 8mm okay I'll try that. I'm sure I can find some. Thanks for y'all's help.

 

[shadetree]

I aint leaving lol. The guy that was being helpful but shared his phone number on here said he was. You don't have to either haha.

Okay lets get back to topic, 8mm okay I'll try that. I'm sure I can find some. Thanks for y'all's help.

tip: go to Walmart, buy some fish tank air line !. ( the small stuff, pretty sure its like 7mm or 8mm ? ).

 

[JohnnySolo]

I aint leaving lol. The guy that was being helpful but shared his phone number on here said he was. You don't have to either haha.

Okay lets get back to topic, 8mm okay I'll try that. I'm sure I can find some. Thanks for y'all's help.

tip: go to Walmart, buy some fish tank air line !. ( the small stuff, pretty sure its like 7mm or 8mm ? ).

That's what I saw on Walmarts app. Like 3 bucks. . . However I looked up online earlier and literally EVERY post i read (like 8 threads/articles) all said 1/4 inch. Sooo should I get that?