When should you change your rear brakes?
On average, brake pads should be replaced every 40,000 to 50,000 miles, but that number can differ depending on driving conditions and styles. The good news is, you’ll likely experience minor symptoms when your brake pads are getting towards their end of life, making diagnosis and repairs easy.
What kind of brake pads does a Harley Davidson use?
For this video we used Lurch’s 2008 Harley Street Glide and did the rear brake pads. The fronts are basically the same except they are dual front rotors. We used Harley brake kit # 41852-08B. This kit also comes with a tube of brake paste. We show you where and how to apply that to the back of the brake pad plates.
When to replace the brake fluid on a Harley Davidson?
Harley suggests that 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring, and VRSC owners replace their brake fluid to prevent caliper failure. Anti-lock brakes are a pretty awesome piece of technology.
Where do you put brake paste on a Harley Davidson?
We used Harley brake kit # 41852-08B. This kit also comes with a tube of brake paste. We show you where and how to apply that to the back of the brake pad plates. This is where the caliper pistons hit the plates and it helps to eliminate squeaking and noises.
What do anti lock brakes do on a Harley Davidson?
Anti-lock brakes are a pretty awesome piece of technology. They improve control under braking by preventing the wheels from locking up, avoiding uncontrolled skidding, and allowing the tires to maintain contact with the road surface. Unfortunately, problems with ABS technology have plagued Harley-Davidson motorcycles in recent years.
Harley suggests that 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring, and VRSC owners replace their brake fluid to prevent caliper failure. Anti-lock brakes are a pretty awesome piece of technology.
Anti-lock brakes are a pretty awesome piece of technology. They improve control under braking by preventing the wheels from locking up, avoiding uncontrolled skidding, and allowing the tires to maintain contact with the road surface. Unfortunately, problems with ABS technology have plagued Harley-Davidson motorcycles in recent years.
Is there a brake problem on a Harley Davidson?
Harley-Davidson investigators first became aware of a potential problem in June 2010, when a Trike lost brake functionality, according to documents the company filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A month later, the company learned of a possible motorcycle accidentrelated to the problem from a Louisiana dealership.