Replacing Rear Breaks
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Tourer
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Replacing Rear Breaks
Took my bike in for the 10,000 and was told that it was time to replace the rear pads. I am taking this project on myself and although I don't have a owners manual yet, I am confident I have the mechanical skills and tools to get the job done.
I order the Lyndall Z-Plus pads and am waiting their arrival. Any1 have any tips? I understand there is a difference in the inner/outer pads and not to confuse them. Anything else?
I order the Lyndall Z-Plus pads and am waiting their arrival. Any1 have any tips? I understand there is a difference in the inner/outer pads and not to confuse them. Anything else?
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it's pretty basic, if you look at how they come off they go back naturally the same way, if you don't have them in right they will fall out before you can get your tire back on so you will know it, good luck, as always with Harleys patience is the main thing
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I scanned a picture from my 01service manuel , I don't know what year you have but if it is non abs they are all similar, I was going to attach it but it says the file is to big and when I reduced it , it is out of focus, if you want me to email it to you private message me with your email address and I will
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Reassuring to see that Harley's brake (break?) pads haven't improved since my '92 was new. 10,000 miles and need replacing..... My old pickup didn't need its first replacement pads til it was north of 90,000 miles.
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I scanned a picture from my 01service manuel , I don't know what year you have but if it is non abs they are all similar, I was going to attach it but it says the file is to big and when I reduced it , it is out of focus, if you want me to email it to you private message me with your email address and I will
(break) Huh? Ya. Seems I got all my ducks, just not in a row. If a mod comes along can ya fix my idiot misspelling.
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the pistons push back easy enough with the bleeder open. Piece of cake glad I bought a bike lift and not paying the HD dealer for some thing this easily accomplished. I really need to get a service manual though.
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Go to motorcyclemetal.com and click on Howard's link under the DIY tech section. He outlines front and rear Brembo pad changes as well as the older Nissin brakes. I find that the OE Brembo brakes work just fine with stock pads, but that's my opinion.
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I have to say that 10,000 miles on the rear pads is surprising. I get way over double that. Are you using the front brake as your main brake? Or are you using mainly the back?
I you are using the brakes correctly, I'd think that there might be something else wrong, like a stuck caliper or something..
I you are using the brakes correctly, I'd think that there might be something else wrong, like a stuck caliper or something..
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