I had no problem replacing the front brake pads on my 2006 Road Glide. But when I looked into replacing the rear brake pads I thought for sure I was going to have to take the bike to the shop. Then I saw your video. Thanks to you, replacing the rear brake pads was a lot simpler than it looked. Thanks Todd.
Right?!! I love this channel mostly cause even if there is a slight difference from my bike I already have the reference and its basically about the same from harley to harley (unless its custom built but basic maintenance always 95% the same from model to model)
Just replaced the rear brakes on a neglected '98 Sportster 1200 I recently bought with help of this video, and only took about an hour! My bike had the addition of a small metal clip that held the brake assembly in place which took me a bit to work out, and getting the brakes off was a bit of a pain but once they were off, everything came together really well! Next up is brake fluid, oil/primary change, and new spark plugs!
Thank You!! Watching your vids is taking the apprehension away from me. I’m now feeling confident that I should do my own work on my sportster !! Although I’m not a stranger to working on my cars and trucks. I’ve been afraid of doing something stupid and costing myself a lot of $$$$. And the way you casually calmly explain things its like being there in studio !!!
you all probably dont care at all but does any of you know of a method to get back into an instagram account..? I stupidly forgot my login password. I would love any help you can offer me!
@Westley Alfonso i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm in the hacking process atm. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Thank you for the confidence builder. I knew it was going to be easy but I didn’t know which bolts/ pins to remove and which ones to leave alone .....pretty important information actually!
Wow! I had to watch a dozen videos of rear brakes being replaced with different bolt patterns before stumbling upon this Masterpiece. And as Todd stated that caliper is used on different models, exactly like my 04 Superglide except on the Right side. And just as with my Superglide the master cylinder is behind the exhaust??? And wouldn't you know it these guys are Not only Buckeyes but right here in my backyard, Literally, I'm in Lodi. You have found yourself a New customer as I like to shop Local. See ya in the future. Thanks for the Great video, your commercial is crazy too. LOL
Extremely Grateful to Todd~ I do believe I can fix about anything on my bike after watching his videos! Mad respect ^5! A girl, some tools & an a great mechanic's you tube video~ Yep sounds like SUCCESS BABY!
Todd looks like he came right of out central casting for a Gen X Harley biker tech sans tats but complete with his digital torque wrench. I love how he goes on on about "pin lube" (most people just call it brake lube and also put a dab on the back side of the pads to prevent brake squeal . BTW I also find cracking the top of the brake reservoir tends to make compressing the caliper pistons easier and not as messy as the bleeder valve (Mindful of a little overflow if the reservoir is already full)
I did this and ended up blowing out my master cylinder open your damn bleed valve before compressing the piston also helps to remove your reservoir cap
Mine has a trim piece over the caliper held on by a bracket that mounts to the center bridge bolt. I was unfamiliar with the setup the first time (after doing the front) and thought I needed to slide the caliper out of whatever mount it had. Then realized the caliper was attached at the axle. But then I also ignorantly removed the bridge bolt when trying to loosen the trim bracket because it blocks the pad retaining pins. Got a lot of air in the system. I know you’re supposed to replace all the seals if you take the caliper apart but I wasn’t able to remove all that right then and there or have the parts even if I could. So I tightened it all back up and proceeded to bleed the system which took a long time. But it seems to be holding fine.
15X0Z probably isn't happy. lol I've always compressed my caliper after taking them off using a C-Clamp. Your way looked like it saves a little time by leaving the caliper on the bike, but it also could have bent the brake rotor. I noticed it flexing when you pressed on the pads. I think I'll stick with the C-Clamp way. On the port side of the bike, that DOT 5 brake fluid looked brown and nasty. It would have been a great time to put in new brake fluid.
Not if you didn't over fill the fluid. That's on any hydraulic brakes. Don't top it off unless it's leaking which should be fixed immediately. As pads wear the fluid level will drop. Low fluid level and no leaks indicates it's time for new pads.
That brake fluid a little dark to me. I would change it if it were my bike. And I did. My bike is only 5 years old now, a 2015, and I changed my brake fluid with a hand vacuum pump. Fresh brake fluid did make a difference in the feel of the brakes, especially the rear for some reason. Because, I'm sure you know but some viewers may not, brake fluid does absorb moisture which can make the brakes feel spongy!
Easiest way to screw with someone is to flush their brake fluid. First time I flushed the brake fluid in one of my vehicles it felt like I damn near went through the windshield the first time I hit the brakes outside the parking lot. LOL
Now I need a video on how to change front and back tires on a 2005 Dyna Wide Glide or at least remove the wheels and tires so that I can take them somewhere to get changed. I don't like paying a shop all of that labor time!
I've watched your video and it seems pretty straight forward doing brakes on my Sportster. Two questions; Are the front brakes the same? And where do I get this brake pin lube?
Just did the front brakes on my 2000 sportster yesterday, super easy takes like 10 minutes. Easier than rear because I loosened the two 1/4in 12 point pins and then I used a 10mm 12 point to take the caliper off the rotor so that it was easier to work with you can just hold the whole caliper in your hand.
another reason i prefer my Dyna to a Sporty.. that rear break master is getting boiled by the exhaust pipes top and bottom. Radiational heat is bad for fluid viscosity and density
Your brake fluid gets super hot just from use. The friction from the pads and rotors radiates into the calipers thus the fluid. Also just the hydraulic pressure alone will make it hot. No big deal.
Does it look like you can fit a c clamp in there. And you really wanna scratch the caliper up. Just use a flat head or putty knife no need to reinvent the wheel. This guy showed 2 method that flawlessly work and your still questioning it. Fukn Moron
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New rider and was planning on paying for the rear brakes, defitnetly saved me some money, thank You! I would have bought you a case of beer if I could
Same dude I was about to pay but after this video I’ll try it. Just got my sportster in March . Ride safe bro
Same here lol
I had no problem replacing the front brake pads on my 2006 Road Glide. But when I looked into replacing the rear brake pads I thought for sure I was going to have to take the bike to the shop. Then I saw your video. Thanks to you, replacing the rear brake pads was a lot simpler than it looked. Thanks Todd.
The sportster roadster is different with two pistons, one on each side and the pin that holds the pads in is in the middle of the pads and caliber!
The Best YT channel about service HD !!!
Right?!! I love this channel mostly cause even if there is a slight difference from my bike I already have the reference and its basically about the same from harley to harley (unless its custom built but basic maintenance always 95% the same from model to model)
Merci beaucoup pour votre vidéo .je vais pouvoir bosser sur mon sporter de 2001. Portez vous bien.
Just replaced the rear brakes on a neglected '98 Sportster 1200 I recently bought with help of this video, and only took about an hour!
My bike had the addition of a small metal clip that held the brake assembly in place which took me a bit to work out, and getting the brakes off was a bit of a pain but once they were off, everything came together really well! Next up is brake fluid, oil/primary change, and new spark plugs!
Changed my brake pads on my 02 Hugger this weekend and went for a ride in beautiful weather bc of this video.
Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank You!! Watching your vids is taking the apprehension away from me. I’m now feeling confident that I should do my own work on my sportster !! Although I’m not a stranger to working on my cars and trucks. I’ve been afraid of doing something stupid and costing myself a lot of $$$$. And the way you casually calmly explain things its like being there in studio !!!
Same man. I have no fear on my car. But I’m afraid I’ll make it worse on my bike lmao 😂
you all probably dont care at all but does any of you know of a method to get back into an instagram account..?
I stupidly forgot my login password. I would love any help you can offer me!
@Kannon Braylon Instablaster =)
@Westley Alfonso i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm in the hacking process atm.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Westley Alfonso It worked and I now got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thank you so much you really help me out :D
Thank you for the confidence builder. I knew it was going to be easy but I didn’t know which bolts/ pins to remove and which ones to leave alone .....pretty important information actually!
Wow! I had to watch a dozen videos of rear brakes being replaced with different bolt patterns before stumbling upon this Masterpiece. And as Todd stated that caliper is used on different models, exactly like my 04 Superglide except on the Right side. And just as with my Superglide the master cylinder is behind the exhaust??? And wouldn't you know it these guys are Not only Buckeyes but right here in my backyard, Literally, I'm in Lodi. You have found yourself a New customer as I like to shop Local. See ya in the future. Thanks for the Great video, your commercial is crazy too. LOL
Thanks for the informational video!
I've changed shoes and pads several times on vehicles but never a motorcycle so it helps to see it done!
If lowbrow customs opens up here I florida I hope this guy comes with it.
Extremely Grateful to Todd~ I do believe I can fix about anything on my bike after watching his videos! Mad respect ^5! A girl, some tools & an a great mechanic's you tube video~ Yep sounds like SUCCESS BABY!
Excellent video. And I like your sense of humor.
Thanks for sharing! Great video! Gonna do mine now "And go for a RIDE WOOHHH!"
You guys are awesome, love the videos and the products!
I've been waiting for this video for too long. Thank thank thank you.
Was a bit worried to do them. Confident in doing them now! Thanks!
Todd looks like he came right of out central casting for a Gen X Harley biker tech sans tats but complete with his digital torque wrench. I love how he goes on on about "pin lube" (most people just call it brake lube and also put a dab on the back side of the pads to prevent brake squeal . BTW I also find cracking the top of the brake reservoir tends to make compressing the caliper pistons easier and not as messy as the bleeder valve (Mindful of a little overflow if the reservoir is already full)
I did this and ended up blowing out my master cylinder open your damn bleed valve before compressing the piston also helps to remove your reservoir cap
...Thanks Vince for that reminder!!! I probably would’ve forgot to open the bleeder B4 compressing the pistons too, just cuz that’s what I do!!!
exactly what i was thinkin tx
I've got a 2008 nightster thanks for your videos been a big help
Excellent video and thank you sir for not using that filthy language that some of these guys think they have to do to be so bad.
Loved this video. Great info and awesome presentation.
Thanks for the constant advice. You guys rock.
Great chanel thanks for not playing effed up utube music
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Easy as it gets. .thanx a million. .saved me 50 bucks right of the gate. .wooohooo
Hey Todd, have you ever done a video on installing the rear floating brake caliper on a sportster?
Great info I just recently bought a 09 1200 sporster and the rear brakes need replacing.
Mine has a trim piece over the caliper held on by a bracket that mounts to the center bridge bolt. I was unfamiliar with the setup the first time (after doing the front) and thought I needed to slide the caliper out of whatever mount it had. Then realized the caliper was attached at the axle. But then I also ignorantly removed the bridge bolt when trying to loosen the trim bracket because it blocks the pad retaining pins. Got a lot of air in the system. I know you’re supposed to replace all the seals if you take the caliper apart but I wasn’t able to remove all that right then and there or have the parts even if I could. So I tightened it all back up and proceeded to bleed the system which took a long time. But it seems to be holding fine.
15X0Z probably isn't happy. lol
I've always compressed my caliper after taking them off using a C-Clamp. Your way looked like it saves a little time by leaving the caliper on the bike, but it also could have bent the brake rotor. I noticed it flexing when you pressed on the pads. I think I'll stick with the C-Clamp way.
On the port side of the bike, that DOT 5 brake fluid looked brown and nasty. It would have been a great time to put in new brake fluid.
Love that Triumph !
On that particular Sporty, is it not necessary to loosen the Fluid reservoir cover, before pushing the old pads back out,... just askin :-)
Not if you didn't over fill the fluid. That's on any hydraulic brakes. Don't top it off unless it's leaking which should be fixed immediately. As pads wear the fluid level will drop. Low fluid level and no leaks indicates it's time for new pads.
Great video
That brake fluid a little dark to me. I would change it if it were my bike. And I did. My bike is only 5 years old now, a 2015, and I changed my brake fluid with a hand vacuum pump. Fresh brake fluid did make a difference in the feel of the brakes, especially the rear for some reason. Because, I'm sure you know but some viewers may not, brake fluid does absorb moisture which can make the brakes feel spongy!
Easiest way to screw with someone is to flush their brake fluid. First time I flushed the brake fluid in one of my vehicles it felt like I damn near went through the windshield the first time I hit the brakes outside the parking lot. LOL
Video help a lot. Thanks
Very informative video, thanks.
Good tutorial !
Thanks, awesome video! Great info! I want to see more new videos please.
very good show ,thanks
Lowbrow, what should i buy today?
Another Great Video... Thx...
Nice job
Now I need a video on how to change front and back tires on a 2005 Dyna Wide Glide or at least remove the wheels and tires so that I can take them somewhere to get changed. I don't like paying a shop all of that labor time!
that was fun to watch. thanks for posting, great video
Todd kicks ass
do you guys have a video on late model dyna rear brake pad removal/install?
Tool list
compressed air
brake cleaner
shop rag
pry bar/ puddy knife
1/4 inch socket (12point)
I've watched your video and it seems pretty straight forward doing brakes on my Sportster. Two questions; Are the front brakes the same? And where do I get this brake pin lube?
Just did the front brakes on my 2000 sportster yesterday, super easy takes like 10 minutes. Easier than rear because I loosened the two 1/4in 12 point pins and then I used a 10mm 12 point to take the caliper off the rotor so that it was easier to work with you can just hold the whole caliper in your hand.
Auto parts store. Same as used on brake caliper slide pins on cars. They'll know what you mean.
I have a 2005 road glide can I replace my rear pads this way or will I have to remove the axle and remove the caliper? Thanks
thank you
Nice video! What about the front brakes?
Thanks man!
I have a 2014 72 Sportster is it basically the same?
Thanks bro.
Who else released the 3/8" 12 point bolts thinking the caliper came off, only to find brake fluid in the free world? :)
Ride on Bro.✌🏿
Thanks!
Should this be the same for my 2002 sporty?
yes should be the same process. give todd a call anytime if you have an questions or concerns 1855-456-9276
What year is this sportster your working on?
What year sportster is this? I love it
2001
another reason i prefer my Dyna to a Sporty.. that rear break master is getting boiled by the exhaust pipes top and bottom. Radiational heat is bad for fluid viscosity and density
Your brake fluid gets super hot just from use. The friction from the pads and rotors radiates into the calipers thus the fluid. Also just the hydraulic pressure alone will make it hot. No big deal.
Hey Tod can I ordered pads front and rear for the 2003 sportster on your website?
Is the caliper supposed to move up an down
Great vid! Anybody know who makes that sissy bar?
Robert Perez yes it’s a Gasbox sissy bar. We carry them. www.lowbrowcustoms.com/chopper-bolt-on-sissy-bar-1994-2003-sportsters.html
What if my brake pads don’t have holes for the pins?
Then you probably got the wrong pads. If they don't look like the old ones they're wrong.
@@louiewatson9389 hahah looking back I’ve learned so much about my bike.. Such a noob question lol
Thanks!!!
The Dude.
i lkie this guy ,,no safety gl;asses or earplugs just like in my garage
😂 I was watching too!
What size 12 point socket is this?
1/4 inch he said.
I tried using a 1/4 inch and it didn’t work.
@@user-tn1si8ng1h Try metric.
Why didn't you use a c clamp to compress the pistons. Wouldn't it be easier?
Does it look like you can fit a c clamp in there. And you really wanna scratch the caliper up. Just use a flat head or putty knife no need to reinvent the wheel. This guy showed 2 method that flawlessly work and your still questioning it. Fukn Moron
Would be surprised if brake fluid was ok since brakes pads worn all the way down to nearly bare metal. Fluid is probably way over moisture level.
Doubt it.
Click its torqued 😂😂
Click
Praise Jesus !
Very bad advice on using a crow bar on the break piston.
Doc Myers ... That’s why he’s Very careful doing it so not to scratch n dent anything. Remember he first suggested a putty knife?
brake fluid cap should of been off first and boy is that fluid dirty.hack job
Factory spec! HAHA!!
Nobody uses brake shoes
Can’t see what he’s doing. Don’t know what pistons look like. This video doesn’t help much