ABS Question
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ABS Question
Getting ready to change out the pads on my 2015 Wide Glide. I've got the manual and been checking out some videos. Just wanted to know if there is any little thing I need to look out for while doing this.
Been doing brakes on cars for 20 years, but I know this is a little different.
The only reason I even ask, I read (on the forums) that the ABS can have issues that require a dealership visit. Just want to avoid having to take it in because I didn't hold my mouth right while re-torquing the bolts or something.
Thanks in advance.
Been doing brakes on cars for 20 years, but I know this is a little different.
The only reason I even ask, I read (on the forums) that the ABS can have issues that require a dealership visit. Just want to avoid having to take it in because I didn't hold my mouth right while re-torquing the bolts or something.
Thanks in advance.
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Wont be any issues if youre not going to introduce air into the system. If you do, be sure to bleed it out before turning the ignition on. Turning the ignition on will make the ABS cycle through a self check and can trap that air in the ABS unit. To get that cleared out, youd have to take it to HD.
Other than that, have fun with the brake job! (Dont forget to flush the brake fluid every couple of years).
Other than that, have fun with the brake job! (Dont forget to flush the brake fluid every couple of years).
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you've a 2015, have you taken it in (in 2017) for the abs flush? if not, you might want to do that. as far as switching pads, easy peasy. much easier than it used to be. you don't even have to take your wheel off.
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I haven't taken it in for a flush yet.
They wanted $225 to replace the pads and $175 for the flush.
Planning to do the pads myself and probably take it in for the flush. Gotta save money where I can.
They wanted $225 to replace the pads and $175 for the flush.
Planning to do the pads myself and probably take it in for the flush. Gotta save money where I can.
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Watch this video about changing brake fluid on a ABS bike, it's easy:
https://video.search.yahoo.com/searc...24&action=view
Ride it Wrench it has Videos on changing Brakes too:
http://rideitwrenchit.com/maintenance/
https://video.search.yahoo.com/searc...24&action=view
Ride it Wrench it has Videos on changing Brakes too:
http://rideitwrenchit.com/maintenance/
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Just did pads on my '11 limited with ABS last weekend. Never done brakes on anything before. Shop manual + watching a YouTube video = no issues for me. And I'm not particularly mechanically inclined. Went real slow and careful, took about 2.5 hours start to finish.
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I bought a MityVac from Harbor Freight (https://www.harborfreight.com/mityva...ump-39522.html) and it made the job soooo much easier to bleed the brakes. With the 20% coupon that they offer, I paid about $35 bucks for it. Well worth it, and so effortless that I will bleed the brakes every year as part of my Spring tune-up. And as to the pads, not all pads are the same. Do your homework and find the best that meet your needs.
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i know that many say you can flush abs brakes yourself without having to cycle the abs module. others have said that if you don't flush the abs module, then you're leaving 'contaminated' fluid in there to wreak havoc on the valves in the module. myself, personally, i'm going to err on the side of caution. i'll let the dealer do the abs flush, and clutch fluid flush at the same time. the cost isn't that high, and i figure i've saved enough money doing my own services that i can 'splurge' a little here. some folks are **** about getting all the old oil out of your engine during an oil change, but then don't care if they leave 'waterlogged' brake fluid in the module. i'll pick my battles, rather have more of the old brake fluid out than engine oil, thank you.
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