How to change brake pads on a Harley Heritage Softail?
Remove the bolts from the calipers using the allen wrench. On a Heritage Softail with fixed calipers, rotate the caliper retaining pins until the ends of the retaining clips are exposed, and then remove the clips with pliers. Pull the brake calipers off of the rotors and inspect the calipers for cracks or other damages.
How to service the Softail and Dyna brake pads?
Bob teaches his simple technique for easy access to the Softail and Dyna rear brake to service the brake pads and caliper, as well as how to replace them afterwards. He stresses the importance of only using brake cleaner on each of these parts. Then he shows you how to check the level and condition of brake fluid in the rear master cylinder.
How do you replace a brake caliper on a car?
Remove the brake pad from the caliper and squeeze the brake handle or foot pedal to force the piston out of the caliper. Clean the caliper pistons to remove any debris. Use the screwdriver to push the caliper piston all the way back into the caliper. Insert the new brake pads into the caliper.
Do you need to change your brake pads on a Harley?
The brake pads on your Harley Heritage Softail are what allow you to stop while you’re riding. Harley Davidson manufactures a specific brake pad that you’ll need to buy from your Harley dealer before you can perform this job. You need to change the brake pads on a regular schedule, depending on how many miles you ride your Softail.
Remove the bolts from the calipers using the allen wrench. On a Heritage Softail with fixed calipers, rotate the caliper retaining pins until the ends of the retaining clips are exposed, and then remove the clips with pliers. Pull the brake calipers off of the rotors and inspect the calipers for cracks or other damages.
How do you remove a brake caliper on a Harley Davidson?
Remove the brake caliper by removing the two main bolts holding it in place. The process is similar for the front and the back, but the only difference is the room you will have to work. After removing the bolts, pull the caliper up off the rotor and then out.
Bob teaches his simple technique for easy access to the Softail and Dyna rear brake to service the brake pads and caliper, as well as how to replace them afterwards. He stresses the importance of only using brake cleaner on each of these parts. Then he shows you how to check the level and condition of brake fluid in the rear master cylinder.
The brake pads on your Harley Heritage Softail are what allow you to stop while you’re riding. Harley Davidson manufactures a specific brake pad that you’ll need to buy from your Harley dealer before you can perform this job. You need to change the brake pads on a regular schedule, depending on how many miles you ride your Softail.
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.
How to replace rear brake pads on a Harley Davidson?
In this video, Bob and Mark show you how to replace rear brake pads on your Touring model if necessary. This Evo caliper is easy to work with. They teach you to be careful when applying lubrication to the caliper system that you only use a little bit of grease and anti-seize.
Can you remove springs from rear brake pads?
Some vehicles will have one spring for each brake pad, while others may have two. All of the springs will need to be disconnected to relieve the tension and allow you to remove the pads. You may be able to remove the springs with your fingers, but it could pinch or injure you.
When did the Heritage Springer brake caliper end?
Interestingly enough, Harley did not upgrade the Heritage Springers front brake caliper in ’99. Springers were the only Softails that continued using the same caliper on the front that was used since 1984. Unfortunately, Harley decided to discontinue The FLSTS Heritage Springer after the 2003 model year.
In this video, Bob and Mark show you how to replace rear brake pads on your Touring model if necessary. This Evo caliper is easy to work with. They teach you to be careful when applying lubrication to the caliper system that you only use a little bit of grease and anti-seize.
Why are my rear brakes not primed on my Harley?
Gotta pull the rear wheel because the axle go’s through the caliper. Make sure the pistons are moving in and out smoothly using the brake pedal before reassembly , keep some shims in to prevent them from popping out while doing this. Try bleeding the rear brake switch, bubbles of air can get trapped in the line at the switch.
Interestingly enough, Harley did not upgrade the Heritage Springers front brake caliper in ’99. Springers were the only Softails that continued using the same caliper on the front that was used since 1984. Unfortunately, Harley decided to discontinue The FLSTS Heritage Springer after the 2003 model year.
How do you change the Softail on a Harley Davidson?
Set the caliper bolts aside in a safe place so that you can reattach them at the end of the procedure. If you have a Softail that that the ends of the clips are exposed. You can then remove the clips using a set of pliers. for signs of damage. If they are damaged, you should replace them with new calipers.
How do you replace the brake disc on a Harley Davidson?
Slide the brake caliper over the brake disc and onto the left fork leg. Tighten the caliper’s mounting bolts using a socket wrench. Place the rubber diaphragm into the fluid reservoir. Mount the cover over the reservoir and tighten its screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
Set the caliper bolts aside in a safe place so that you can reattach them at the end of the procedure. If you have a Softail that that the ends of the clips are exposed. You can then remove the clips using a set of pliers. for signs of damage. If they are damaged, you should replace them with new calipers.
Slide the brake caliper over the brake disc and onto the left fork leg. Tighten the caliper’s mounting bolts using a socket wrench. Place the rubber diaphragm into the fluid reservoir. Mount the cover over the reservoir and tighten its screws using a Phillips screwdriver.