How to Replace Softail Springer Front Brake Pads
Harley-Davidson Softail Springer motorcycles have a unique front end reminiscent of a motorcycle made circa 1948. While this front end may be a complicated-looking affair, fortunately, the brake system is fairly straightforward. The typical configuration for Springer front-end disk brakes is a single caliper with only one piston. The length of time to change out the pads on a Springer front brake should range from one to two hours, depending upon your skill level.
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Instructions
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Remove the hardware securing the brake reaction link with an SAE socket and a hex-head socket. Set the link aside.
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Remove the upper mounting bolt and lower mounting pin on the caliper with a hex-head socket. Lift the brake caliper off the rotor and allow it to hang from the brake line.
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Unscrew and remove the retainer screw from the inner brake pad. Drop this inner pad and pad retainer plate from the caliper.
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Pull out the assembly consisting of the outer pad, spring clip and mounting plate from the caliper. Discard both of the old brake pads.
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Re-assemble the outer pad, spring clip and mounting plate assembly using a new pad. Insert this into position within the brake caliper.
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Position the inner brake pad (the pad with no insulator backing) into position within the caliper. Place the pad retainer plate into position and insert and tighten the retainer screw.
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Place the brake caliper back into position and install the mounting hardware in reverse order of the earlier steps.
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Tips & Warnings
Always replace brake pads on a rotor as a set.
After changing the brake pads, inspect the hydraulic fluid in the front master cylinder reservoir. Add DOT 5 silicon brake fluid to the full mark.
Pump up the front brakes before moving the motorcycle.
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