How to install a brake rotor on a Harley?
Bob shows how to remove the front tire and install a custom rotor. He removes the brake pads with the caliper still on the fork as not to damage the caliper. He carefully removes the caliper bolts, notes size and location and tells us to wrap the caliper so it does not ding the fender or caliper when we gently set it aside.
What should the torque be on a Harley Davidson?
The Harley instructions say to torque to 24 ft. lbs. Now the service manual says to torque ( I would imagine they are talking about the stock unchromed ones) to 30 – 45 ft. lbs. Thanks in advance. Happy New Year !!
How can I get the caliper to slide over the rotor?
Using a screwdriver or small pry bar, apply pressure between the brake pads to force the caliper pistons in. The pistons need to be fully compressed into the caliper to allow the new pads to slide over the rotor. Figure 5. Using a screwdriver to compress caliper pistons.
Bob shows how to remove the front tire and install a custom rotor. He removes the brake pads with the caliper still on the fork as not to damage the caliper. He carefully removes the caliper bolts, notes size and location and tells us to wrap the caliper so it does not ding the fender or caliper when we gently set it aside.
The Harley instructions say to torque to 24 ft. lbs. Now the service manual says to torque ( I would imagine they are talking about the stock unchromed ones) to 30 – 45 ft. lbs. Thanks in advance. Happy New Year !!
What is the maximum brake disc runout on a Harley Davidson?
The maximum brake disc lateral runout is 0.008 inch (0.2 mm) when measured near the outside diameter. 1. If present remove right saddlebag. 2. Remove the rear master cylinder reservoir cap. As the pistons are pushed back into the caliper, fluid level may rise more than 1/8 in. (0.32 mm). You may need to remove fluid to allow for this. Figure 2.
Using a screwdriver or small pry bar, apply pressure between the brake pads to force the caliper pistons in. The pistons need to be fully compressed into the caliper to allow the new pads to slide over the rotor. Figure 5. Using a screwdriver to compress caliper pistons.
What to do if your rear brake is not working?
clamp the rear brake hose off with a small vise grips, pump up the brake, if it does not become firm right away the master could be bypassing or have a lot of air, rebleed and try again, this method takes the caliper out of the loop to narrow it down, easy does it on the clamping force on the brake hose you dont want to collapse it for good.
What kind of brake calipers do Harley Davidson use?
These brake calipers look great, perform better, and they retain that classic look. We have rear brake master cylinders from Kustom Tech. These are modern master cylinders with a clean vintage style. Lowbrow Customs also carries an assortment of replacement motorcycle brake pads for Harley Davidson® motorcycles.
How do you remove brake pads on a Harley?
He removes the brake pads with the caliper still on the fork as not to damage the caliper. He carefully removes the caliper bolts, notes size and location and tells us to wrap the caliper so it does not ding the fender or caliper when we gently set it aside. Off comes axle as he notes spacer location and Mark helps remove the wheel.