Do you need to replace brake fluid on a Harley Davidson Softail?
Replacing the brake fluid is an important step in ensuring your Harley Davidson Softail is as safe as can be. Read on to learn how to do it. This article applies to the Harley Davidson Softail (1984-Present). The brake fluid in the Harley Davidson Softail plays a very important part in your safety.
How do you replace the brake on a Harley Davidson?
Unscrew the bolts from the top of the front brake master cylinder’s fluid reservoir cover on the right handlebar using a Phillips screwdriver. Take the lid off of the fluid reservoir and pull out the rubber diaphragm. Remove the mounting bolts from the front brake caliper on the left fork leg using a socket wrench.
How do you change the brake pads on a Heritage Softail?
You need to change the brake pads on a regular schedule, depending on how many miles you ride your Softail. Changing the brake pads on your Heritage Softail is not difficult to complete and will keep you safe while you are riding. Remove the bolts from the calipers using the allen wrench.
How do you remove a rear brake caliper?
Remove the brake pad pins from the outer face of the rear brake caliper using a socket wrench. Pull the brake pads out of the caliper and away from the brake disc. Insert the outer brake pad into the brake caliper. Slide the brake pad pins halfway into the caliper to hold the brake pad in place.
Is the front brake lever soft on a Harley Davidson?
So I replaced the master cylinder, bled the brakes, cleaned the pistons replaced the bleeder valves and re-bled the system. The pads look very good. No change in lever pull. When engaging the front brakes, if you pump the brakes, the lever will only travel about 1/2 way like normal.
How do you replace a brake light switch on a Harley?
Unscrew and remove the right turn signal switch and cut any necessary tie wraps. Now you can remove the brake light switch shim (on most models) and remove the damaged switch. When removing the damaged switch, cut the wires at the switch, leaving you the most wire possible to work with.
Is the front brake lever the same on a 2005 Road King?
My sons 2005 Road King is the same.He is lost for an answer too. I just purchased a 2002 Electra Glide. The front brake lever travels almost all the way to the front grip. So I replaced the master cylinder, bled the brakes, cleaned the pistons replaced the bleeder valves and re-bled the system. The pads look very good.
Is it normal to have a low brake lever?
There’s nothing normal about a low brake lever…..period. Your calipers need to be removed from the fork legs and cleaned. Typical 2000+ issue for 4 piston front calipers. Dave, as far as I know, this was very common for bikes of that era.