Do you have to change brake pads on a Sportster?
The brake pad and rotor styles changed over the years on the Sportster, but fundamentally have always worked the same. Over time, your brake pads wear linings will shrink until only bare metal remains. The pads must be changed before this point is reached, otherwise damage to the rotors will occur.
How do you change the brake pads on a Harley Davidson?
Slide the caliper back over the rotor, and then slide the outer-side brake pad into the caliper. You’ll feel the brake pad notch slip into the notch on the brake caliper bracket.
What are the specs for a Harley Davidson Sportster?
The specs are as follows: Early 1990’s to 2005 use a 3/4″ axle. Torque it to 62 ft/lbs. 2005 to 2007 use a solid axle. Torque it to 75 ft/lbs. 2008 and up use a hollow axle. Torque it to 100 ft/lbs. Make sure the castle nut slot lines up with the safety pin hole in the rear axle and slide the safety pin through the slot.
How do you remove rear tire on Harley Davidson?
Start removing the rear axle by removing the safety clip from the axle nut. Pry upwards on the safety clip with screwdriver. Lower the bike back down to the ground or apply a slight amount of pressure to the bottom of the tire with a floor jack. You want the weight of the tire off the axle to keep it from binding.
The brake pad and rotor styles changed over the years on the Sportster, but fundamentally have always worked the same. Over time, your brake pads wear linings will shrink until only bare metal remains. The pads must be changed before this point is reached, otherwise damage to the rotors will occur.
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.
The specs are as follows: Early 1990’s to 2005 use a 3/4″ axle. Torque it to 62 ft/lbs. 2005 to 2007 use a solid axle. Torque it to 75 ft/lbs. 2008 and up use a hollow axle. Torque it to 100 ft/lbs. Make sure the castle nut slot lines up with the safety pin hole in the rear axle and slide the safety pin through the slot.
Start removing the rear axle by removing the safety clip from the axle nut. Pry upwards on the safety clip with screwdriver. Lower the bike back down to the ground or apply a slight amount of pressure to the bottom of the tire with a floor jack. You want the weight of the tire off the axle to keep it from binding.