When to replace pads
Replace pads when the friction material is close to the wear indicator or about 1 mm thick, or sooner if they are glazed or contaminated.
Harley brake pad replacement
- Remove the caliper and old pads.
- Clean the caliper and push the pistons back.
- Fit the new pads and pins and refit the caliper.
- Pump the lever before riding and bed the pads in gently.
How to bleed Harley brakes
Use only the fluid type printed on your master cylinder cap. Later models use DOT 4; some older models use silicone DOT 5. Never mix them.
Harley fork seal leak
Oil on the fork leg can reach the pads and ruin them. Replace leaking fork seals before fitting new pads.
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