Brake Pads
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Road Captain
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From: South Texas
Brake Pads
I need to replace the stock brake pads on my 2008 Night Train this weekend. Is it ok to just use the ones that my local HD Dealer sells? I've never done them before on a bike. Any tips or tricks?
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Central Jersey
There's quite a few threads on this.. there's really nothing wrong with the OEM pads. I just replaced my rear with the Lyndall Gold + or whatever they're called. Though because I don't live in South Texas, I can't tell you how they are yet.
It's really easy to change them out, btw..the hardest part is getting the rear caliper off the rotor..
It's really easy to change them out, btw..the hardest part is getting the rear caliper off the rotor..
Road Warrior
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From: Louisville, KY
I'm using Lyndall Gold+ front and rear.
A little less dust and slight better braking, but wouldn't consider them a major step up from the OEM.
http://www.mischiefcycle.com/brakes.php
A little less dust and slight better braking, but wouldn't consider them a major step up from the OEM.
http://www.mischiefcycle.com/brakes.php
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...long-life.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ke-pads-2.html
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: Centennial, CO
I just installed some EBC V-pads. Only been able to put about 75 miles on them but I like them so far.
Make sure you loosen the 2 pad pins before you loosen the 2 mounting bolts.
Make sure you loosen the 2 pad pins before you loosen the 2 mounting bolts.
Road Warrior
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I just checked my fronts and I have near 18k miles on front pads and I have over 75% off life left in the pads. Granted having dual front calipers requires less brake power on a Sportster. For my riding style i'm thinking 36-40k miles if not more on my pads and they are OEM.
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I was wondering what do you measure them with, to know when they need replacing? Besides eye balling them, I don't know how to gauge the thickness.
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When they get to less than a nickel's thickness is a good time to start looking into changing them out.
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