brake pad replacement
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brake pad replacement
im going to replace the front and rear pads on my softail this weekend ,ive read where you can leave the calabers on the bike and just replace the pads ,or do you think i should take the calabers off the bike and do it that way ???? thanks for any suggestons
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RE: brake pad replacement
As is usually suggested you should get a service manual. I went to replace my rear set the first time thinking
"I know how to do disc brakes, must be just like the car."
Well I was wrong. I went in and removed the three large bolts that looked to hold the caliper in and instead of removing the caliper I spilled a great deal of brake fluid over the rim and tire when the two halves of the caliper seperated.
I missed the design of the caliper completely. Once I got the service manual I saw the real way to change them and thought "Wow, its so easy"
Do it just like the service manual states and it will be an enjoyable expirence.
"I know how to do disc brakes, must be just like the car."
Well I was wrong. I went in and removed the three large bolts that looked to hold the caliper in and instead of removing the caliper I spilled a great deal of brake fluid over the rim and tire when the two halves of the caliper seperated.
I missed the design of the caliper completely. Once I got the service manual I saw the real way to change them and thought "Wow, its so easy"
Do it just like the service manual states and it will be an enjoyable expirence.
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RE: brake pad replacement
http://fatbillscustoms.com/
very easy if you have the correct pads. My 07 fatboy uses a springer pad in the back.
very easy if you have the correct pads. My 07 fatboy uses a springer pad in the back.
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RE: brake pad replacement
When you do the rears, the manual says to loosen the brake pad pins enough to get the inside pads out. It says depress the old inside pads and replace them first, pump the brakes back up then do the outer pads. However, I found it a ton easier to do it as follows,
Remove the top of the master cylinder, unscrew and remove the pad pins, depress both old pads with a putty knife then a screwdriver. Both pads will then easily drop out so you can slide in the new pads and replace the pad pins. You should put a rag under the master cylinder because it might just over flow when you depress the old pads. You'll need a 1/4" 12 point socket or end wrench to remove the pad pins. If you have an air compressor, it's a good idea to blow out the calipers while you've got the pads out. It's about a 30 minute job. I've found EBC brake pads are a little better than HD's.
Remove the top of the master cylinder, unscrew and remove the pad pins, depress both old pads with a putty knife then a screwdriver. Both pads will then easily drop out so you can slide in the new pads and replace the pad pins. You should put a rag under the master cylinder because it might just over flow when you depress the old pads. You'll need a 1/4" 12 point socket or end wrench to remove the pad pins. If you have an air compressor, it's a good idea to blow out the calipers while you've got the pads out. It's about a 30 minute job. I've found EBC brake pads are a little better than HD's.
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RE: brake pad replacement
I tried since I had the calipers off already to replace off the bike. Damn near impossible.
You will need a 1/4" 12point socket or wrench (not something I had laying around for some reason)
You will need a 1/4" 12point socket or wrench (not something I had laying around for some reason)
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