Do brake pads need retaining clips?
These clips can increase fuel economy while eliminating brake noise. These springs/clips can be difficult to install, but they always should be re-installed. This can keep the brakes cooler, reduce noise and extend the life of the pad.
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 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.
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.
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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.
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.
When to remove retaining clips from brake pads?
Because the pins pass through the aperture that’s close to the chamfer of the bake pad. So get them removed immediately the retaining clips are removed. After the removal of the brake pads, you can decide what to do with the removed brake pads.
What happens when a brake pad wears out on a Harley Davidson?
Worn brake pads are hazardous to a Harley-Davidson Softail Standard’s rider, preventing the motorcycle from stopping as safely and quickly as possible. Hazards appear in less obvious ways, creating deep fissures in the brake disc’s surface as the brake pad’s material wears away to its metal backing plate.