I just saw this in Feb 2024 and its an AWESOME video! I loved the very first step when you said "we do it by the service manual". This is a super easy job the dealerships RAPE people over. Most people simply need a little courage! Awesome!!
Absolutly...these are things you can do at home and save tons of money plus you learn a little about your bike along the way. Thank you for checking it out!
@@sikbaggers I am not afraid to get my hands dirty but I have always been leary about having to bleed brakes. I was kinda shocked you didn't need to do that on your bike. I only have about 4500 miles on my 2019 Fat Boy 114, but when do you anticipiate fronts and rears?
can't believe this stuff for free...great video......nice dude who explains and shows things in layman's terms.........thanks in kind.......my dealer wanted $170.00 in labour plus parts
Thank you for this amazing how to video.. I searched the internet and TH-cam on how to replace front and rear brakes and this is by far the most educational and instructive video I've seen
Thanks for the refresher. Pads in! Used your tank removal video for a DK tank lift on my 08 XBones. FLSTSB. Grateful Thank You! I’m seeing the Chopper/Softail/Hardtail/Bagger guys all working together! Love it! Great community! Wonderful channel! Can’t thank you enough!!!
Always great content and easy to follow step by step directions- i am replacing the rear pads on a 12 Softail heritage but just realized the pin apparently backed out and is gone. Do you know what they part is called and where I can find it?
Im not sure which pin it is.,..but here is parts break down on HD REAR - estore.chester-harley-davidson.co.uk/sip/2012-flhtcuse7-parts-catalog-brake-caliper-rear_assembly-272978~27 FRONT - estore.chester-harley-davidson.co.uk/sip/2012-flhtcuse7-parts-catalog-brake-caliper-front_assembly-272978~26
Just watched your videos on changing through front and back brake pads on your 2015 softail, and your video was just what I needed to see.. Thank you very much for your expertise Ed.
Thank you. I do a lot of the services on my bike, every time I watch one of your videos I learn something new or something to make the job easier. I have had decent tools for years but when I started doing a lot of my own work, invested in a set of good 12 pt sockets.
Just got a 2016 Fatboy Lo and it needs rear pads. Watched three other videos then thankfully found yours! Best instruction on how to do softail brakes w ABS. Thank you so much! Liking and subscribing!
Thanks for your videos, they are really important for a guy that is fed up with dealership bullshit and outrageous tech fees, for something as simple as this pad-swapping procedure. I just did my first oil change in my fat boy and I saved tons of money, with the satisfaction it was done with authentic Amsoill synthetic oil, turns out the dealer DID NOT use synthetic but conventional, yet they charged me for their Syn 3 ending up paying $180 for it plus one hour labor. I will do my own brakes, spark plugs, and wires next time.
Thank you for checking out the video and the commnet. Thats what its all about...saving money and knowing you have what you paid for in your bike. Plus working on your bike will get you more familiar with your machine....and thats always a plus.
On top of you showing how to it saved me time and money!And the best thing is I saved even more money by not having to stay at a holiday inn express! Very thorough and consice! Thank you for the video! (Sorry about the joke ;)
I've watched a ton of your video's, first time I've commented on any. You explain every thing very well and easy to follow! Thanks for all of your video's! Very helpful
Hey man,what a great video,thanks for showing this process.I'm doing the pads and fluid flush this coming week on my 16 Heritage,I'll keep this video close at hand.Safe travels👊
Man your videos are really amazing and awesome knowledge budz. You have made my Harley riding experience so much better because I can maintain my own bike and I’ve learned almost everything I know about my 2013 Heritage Softtail from you and your videos. Thank you so much and please keep doing an excellent job on your videos. I’m not the only one that appreciates every minute you put into them. Don McKenzie Vancouver, B.C.
Hey Don...thank you very much for the awesome comment...that really means a lot to know that they are helping and it makes the time and effort to make them all worth it.
I do a lot of basic automotive work on my vehicles, especially brakes. On bike brakes, do you not apply a light amount of "brake & caliper" grease on the pins, shims (where the pad slides) and the back of the pad? Kudos on this demo, Thanks
I have a 2014 Triglide trike I am not a mechanic but this video has helped me to be able to save me some money on oil changes and now the brakes at least the front ones
Hey Mike thanks for checking out the videos man...and im glad they are helping you! I hope to get a triglide in here soon to do some work on for future videos.
14:34 you may have missed it skipping through the video...the bike I was working on has a 10mm 12 point bolt...i clearly mentioned it in this video and also talked about why you need a 12 point socket versus a standard 6 sides one. M ight wanna watch the whole video. ;)
Could you do a clutch adjustment with a hydraulic clutch cable? My service manual only show with a regular clutch cable. No sure why........ Thanks love the videos and info learning . My bike is an 07 cvo springer.
You can but you do it on the clutch itself...the only thing you can do to the clutch lever and line is change out the fluid. That should be done every couple of years.
Great video and what I particularly liked was your use of a torque wrench followed by the instruction to only click once, people have no idea how much bolt stretch there is each time they do that. I’ve subscribed and now looking forward to the next video I watch…stay safe.
Great video. I've done the brake pads myself on other. I've never loosen the caps on the master cylinders. I am I necessarily doing this wrong or just harder?
Thanks. You said the letters A.B.S. What about the special software from the factory (kneeling and facing Milwaukie as I write this) and the super special tech they will have to fly in the corporate jet to make the ABS work again?
@@heybruh3274 I was basically repeating what the Harley dealer told me when I bought my Ultra. I never touched the brakes anyway and left any liability to them.
Well there is a way to bleed ABS brakes and we will covering that very soon in an upcoming video when we swap out our lines for taller bars...its not as bad as HD wants you to think it is. ABS valves are always open..so as long you dont turn the bike on and send power to the module while your doing it, its the same as bleeding brakes on non ABS bikes.
I forgot to open the master brake cylinder and brake fluid poured out of the rear when I pressed the caliper in. What should I replace to remedy this mistake?
@@sikbaggers I definitely blew the seals in caliper. The rear breaks won't pressurize. Is it worth it to repair the seals or just get a whole new caliper.
Thanks for this video! Gonna be putting new pads on my '14 Deluxe with ABS. At least on my bike Ill have to take off the top exhaust can. Also for those who have the same bike as me, the EBC Part numbers for these pads he used are FA458HH - Rear and FA457HH - Front.
Once you put the new pads on get the calipers back on the bike everything tightened up and the brakes pumped up is it normal for the caliper to have very slight play if you move the caliper up and down/front to back (depending on how you look at it) from the top? Thank you
Thanks for the video, it’s a great learning tool for a new rider who wants to do maintenance on his own versus paying a lot to a dealership. And as always, love the Ugga Dugga. Also I have a 1999 HD Heritage Softail, will the same principles apply. Thanks.
Hey Matt thanks for checking them out and yes...same principle's however your brake bolts may be slightly different and torque specs thats why its a great idea to get a service manual for your bike...you should be able to find a pdf version with no problems on the internet for download for that bike.
check your master cylinder ...pop the covers, make sure to never hit the brakes with that cover off or will introduce air into the system. pop the cover...check the level and add some there is you need it.
Okay I think I fucked up a tad I never opened the cylinder because the calipers opened fairly easily Everything is back together but the breaks are super stiff, won't even move a bit Should I start over or can I open the cylinder now
Hi Steve, love your tutorials. I can’t hear you mention the size of the rear calliper 12 point socket. The front you say is a 10mm. I have a 2017 Breakout and the rear 12 point pin looks a lot smaller? Thanks in advance.
It could be smaller on the break out...its best to just get yourself a good 12 point socket set if you wrenching o the bike..its worth the little extra money.
You have to get yourself a metric and and imperial 12pt socket set - as I found out when I thought my 6mm 12pt socket would fit the rear….. I do wish HD would stick to one standard, if possible. 1/4 socket for rear, 10mm socket for front… it might be different on your model, mine’s a FLSTFBS 2016 FatBoy S
The hydrualic brake system is a closed system. Unless you have a leak NEVER add fluid to it, when the level starts to fall to the minimum level you need to change the pads. When you compress the caliper pistons your level will return to normal. Same for all brakes systems. Use the level as a gauge on pad wear.
Man I have been a mech mill right and osv engineer still love watching your vids , great job in both work and video explanations man keep up the great work.
On the rear brakes once you put the caliper back on with the new pads if you can line up the bolt holes can you assume the bottom tabs fell into the correct position?
I don't know if he said it or not but both front and rear, have 10 mm bracket bolts and 6 mm retainer bolts, both 12 piont. On the softail I have and the one in the video. Hope that helps
The only way to get air in the lines is actually opening it and being low on fluid, you take the chance of sucking air in. The reason we open them is so there is no pressure on the system when you are pumping them but honestly its ok...a lot of times we dont open them either and just push the fluid back up the lines into the master cylinder.
Great JOb, where do I get that12 sided malarkey wrench and what is the size Thanks. (why the hell did they use that 12 sided bolt besides making it hard for DYI to change their own pads)
12 points are pretty common bolts...they are way harder to strip out and something like brakes that get changes alot of the years need those style...they usually come in a good set of sockets...or you can buy them individually if you want...its a 10mm Here is one on amazon that is 2 bucks amzn.to/39sGjPj and here is a set of them for 32 amzn.to/3Hz0xUc
@@sikbaggers Thank you! I have since looked into it and to my embarrassment found out as you said it is a common style. Thanks for letting me know the exact size!
preciate your video. i have a 2021hd softail standard and the hand brake the other day just got really stiff, only have 6k on the bike. whats your opinion. never had this problem.
Brake caliper mounting bolt, rear 16-20 ft-lbs .......sorry i missed this comment but here is a direct link to my google drive for the 14 softail service manual. drive.google.com/file/d/1czUq9Uk1QZK9Ap8vOA6aiN4SjnQD4ctu/view?usp=sharing
Thanks for checking it out though. Sometimes we have to know our "pay grade", what I call it anyway...some stuff is over my pay grade and I let someone else do it...it happens.
CAREFUL VIEWERS, MAKE DAMN SURE YOU'VE GOT THE RIGHT TORQUE SPECS FOR YOUR BIKE. THINGS CHANGE YEAR TO YEAR IT'S NOT ALL THE SAME. 2008 FLSTC HAD DRAMATICALLY DIFFERENT TORQUE SPECS THAN THIS VIDEO. great video btw, just be careful yall.
yep...this is a 15...if you are wrenching on your bikes you should have a service manual. I do offer free service manuals on my facebook group for anyone to download. Check the specs for YOUR bike...my videos are for demonstration only.
"bleeding" is never required during a brake pad change. You would only need to bleed your brakes if you have somehow let air into the system. ..I would recommend that you check your brake fluid moisture every 15k miles using a brake fluid testing pen amzn.to/3yqBHW3 you can judge by that when to "flush" your fluids.
I recently replaced mine with the ebc sintered pads you used my rear disc was warm enough that I couldn’t leave my hand on it after about 2 miles would this be normal ?
check the anti rattle spring. If your brake pad backing plates are not seated on the outside of the spring correctly (you will see little raised bits on the spring) the pad will constantly be riding the disc and get really hot - even if you dont use the rear brake at all
Hey Mark...yes...so here is one from amazon that I have that I used several times before I got the ones i used in the video. They came in a larger set of sockets I got from home depot...kind of bonus..I didnt realize they were in there until I got it home. But this set works great too and have their own case amzn.to/3tkk2uj
So once you remove the caliber from the disk, they won't compress out? Unless you squeeze the handle bar, which I think you're not supposed to do, but just wanted to ask. I'm so afraid of taking these off, because I've never done this before and I don't want those brakes to open up and then I'm finding myself having to do a really expensive caliber rebuild. Can you just shed some light on this - I think it only happens when you squeeze the brand handle and that's why it's important not to touch that lever.
The only way they will compress out is you hit the brakes. There is no spring behind them, only fluid...so as long as you dont push the brakes with the brake pads out you will be good. Just slip them off, pry them fully apart using a lever or screwdriver, chnage the pads and put them back on. Its pretty straight forward so dont over think it..just dont hit the brakes and youll be fine.
Probably the best instructional vids on TH-cam, I like that you don’t skip the details. Thanks a lot!
Sorry I'm late responding but thank you! Very much appreciated!
I just saw this in Feb 2024 and its an AWESOME video! I loved the very first step when you said "we do it by the service manual". This is a super easy job the dealerships RAPE people over. Most people simply need a little courage! Awesome!!
Absolutly...these are things you can do at home and save tons of money plus you learn a little about your bike along the way. Thank you for checking it out!
@@sikbaggers I am not afraid to get my hands dirty but I have always been leary about having to bleed brakes. I was kinda shocked you didn't need to do that on your bike. I only have about 4500 miles on my 2019 Fat Boy 114, but when do you anticipiate fronts and rears?
can't believe this stuff for free...great video......nice dude who explains and shows things in layman's terms.........thanks in kind.......my dealer wanted $170.00 in labour plus parts
Thanks!
Thank you so much John! I really appreciate that and glad the video helped!
Very easy to follow video, wouldn’t have tried a front brake job if I hadn’t watched your video. Thanks.
Glad the video helped Ken!
First go on my Fatboy Special on the brakes. Alot different than the Shovel's & Evo's I've worked on. Excellent step by step instructions. Thanx...
youre very welcome thank you for watching
Thank you for this amazing how to video.. I searched the internet and TH-cam on how to replace front and rear brakes and this is by far the most educational and instructive video I've seen
Thank you Jace...much appreciated! Glad to help!
Thanks for the refresher. Pads in! Used your tank removal video for a DK tank lift on my 08 XBones. FLSTSB. Grateful Thank You! I’m seeing the Chopper/Softail/Hardtail/Bagger guys all working together! Love it! Great community! Wonderful channel! Can’t thank you enough!!!
Thanks for checking it out Billy and always glad to help!
Very thorough and no BS. Thanks for taking the time to show us the details AND include torque settings.
Thanks for checking it out Floyd! Glad the video helped sir.
Always great content and easy to follow step by step directions- i am replacing the rear pads on a 12 Softail heritage but just realized the pin apparently backed out and is gone. Do you know what they part is called and where I can find it?
Im not sure which pin it is.,..but here is parts break down on HD REAR - estore.chester-harley-davidson.co.uk/sip/2012-flhtcuse7-parts-catalog-brake-caliper-rear_assembly-272978~27 FRONT - estore.chester-harley-davidson.co.uk/sip/2012-flhtcuse7-parts-catalog-brake-caliper-front_assembly-272978~26
Just watched your videos on changing through front and back brake pads on your 2015 softail, and your video was just what I needed to see.. Thank you very much for your expertise Ed.
awesome! Grateful to help!
Thank you.
I do a lot of the services on my bike, every time I watch one of your videos I learn something new or something to make the job easier.
I have had decent tools for years but when I started doing a lot of my own work, invested in a set of good 12 pt sockets.
Thank you for checking it out Ricky....I got a lot of my tools as I went....seems to make the cost a little more easy to deal with lol
Just got a 2016 Fatboy Lo and it needs rear pads. Watched three other videos then thankfully found yours! Best instruction on how to do softail brakes w ABS. Thank you so much! Liking and subscribing!
Hey thanks ofr checking it out and glad to help!
Thanks for your videos, they are really important for a guy that is fed up with dealership bullshit and outrageous tech fees, for something as simple as this pad-swapping procedure.
I just did my first oil change in my fat boy and I saved tons of money, with the satisfaction it was done with authentic Amsoill synthetic oil, turns out the dealer DID NOT use synthetic but conventional, yet they charged me for their Syn 3 ending up paying $180 for it plus one hour labor. I will do my own brakes, spark plugs, and wires next time.
Thank you for checking out the video and the commnet. Thats what its all about...saving money and knowing you have what you paid for in your bike. Plus working on your bike will get you more familiar with your machine....and thats always a plus.
First TH-cam video I've seen that is easy to follow. Outstanding job brother. I really, really appreciate this.
Thank you John...youre very welcome sir. be safe
Thanks for taking your time to help everyone, including me, who watches your content! Great instructions!
Thank you for checking them out Eddie! Much appreciated and grateful to help!
Hey Steve can you do a video on changing the break fluid with abs breaks
Yes.please!!
That will be coming up as I have to change the cables and lines for the new handlebars...that will be part of that video...coming soon!
On top of you showing how to it saved me time and money!And the best thing is I saved even more money by not having to stay at a holiday inn express! Very thorough and consice! Thank you for the video! (Sorry about the joke ;)
haha thanks man! Glad to help and thank you for the comment and checking out the video! Be safe!
I've watched a ton of your video's, first time I've commented on any. You explain every thing very well and easy to follow! Thanks for all of your video's! Very helpful
Thank you Ben..much appreciated sir. Im glad they have helped and hopefully saved some money! be safe and thanks for commenting!
Thank you for the information one using a twelve point socket. Job went really well (19 breakout ) about 20 minutes. Just the front pads
Nice! And saved a ton of money doing it yourself. glad to help!
Hey man,what a great video,thanks for showing this process.I'm doing the pads and fluid flush this coming week on my 16 Heritage,I'll keep this video close at hand.Safe travels👊
Thanks for checking it out Dave...glad the video helped...pretty straight forward and after you do it a few times its a breeze..be safe man1
Man your videos are really amazing and awesome knowledge budz. You have made my Harley riding experience so much better because I can maintain my own bike and I’ve learned almost everything I know about my 2013 Heritage Softtail from you and your videos. Thank you so much and please keep doing an excellent job on your videos. I’m not the only one that appreciates every minute you put into them.
Don McKenzie
Vancouver, B.C.
Hey Don...thank you very much for the awesome comment...that really means a lot to know that they are helping and it makes the time and effort to make them all worth it.
I do a lot of basic automotive work on my vehicles, especially brakes. On bike brakes, do you not apply a light amount of "brake & caliper" grease on the pins, shims (where the pad slides) and the back of the pad? Kudos on this demo, Thanks
you absoultaly can...its not called for in the service manual but you can...it wont hurt anything.
Love the slide in to frame Steve. Thanks for a great helpful video. Pads are on my to do list.
Thank for checking it out David...its a breeze. You'll be through it before you know it.
What size is the 12-point socket for the rear Brake?
1/4"
Hi Steven. Just replaced my rear pads on my 2012 FLSTN and it was smooth thanks to your well laid out video. I appreciate it.
thats awesome! So glad the video helped and saved you some bucks! Thats what its all about!
Thanks man, your video was informative and into detailed. Helped me do my brake pads for my 1st time 🤝
Thank you Aaron....glad to help!
What size socket did you use to remove rear caliper bolts?
I ask the same question
12 points but what size ???
I have a 2014 Triglide trike I am not a mechanic but this video has helped me to be able to save me some money on oil changes and now the brakes at least the front ones
Hey Mike thanks for checking out the videos man...and im glad they are helping you! I hope to get a triglide in here soon to do some work on for future videos.
Might wanna add the 2 pin bolts need a 1/4 12point socket that can be tricky to find. I had to order one. No one carried it
14:34 you may have missed it skipping through the video...the bike I was working on has a 10mm 12 point bolt...i clearly mentioned it in this video and also talked about why you need a 12 point socket versus a standard 6 sides one. M ight wanna watch the whole video. ;)
@@sikbaggers ohhh,lol. My bad bro. I only commented on it cuz I went thru hell trying to find one lol. Great vid anyway, keep em coming
Could you do a clutch adjustment with a hydraulic clutch cable? My service manual only show with a regular clutch cable. No sure why........ Thanks love the videos and info learning . My bike is an 07 cvo springer.
You can but you do it on the clutch itself...the only thing you can do to the clutch lever and line is change out the fluid. That should be done every couple of years.
It is June of 2024 and this came across my feed,it’s basically the same way as a car,watched the video to be 100%,Thanks for the video!
yeah pretty basic to do...a few tools and a little know how and you can save a ton of money
I use the old brake shoe to compress the pistons back in the caliper. Thought it might be useful info. Great videos thanks for your time
excellent tip! Thank you!
Are the new brakes supposed to squeak when you use them for the first time on the rear?
They can depending on what kind if brakes you got...or the wear and tear on the rotors. Its should line out over time.
Hi ! Thank you for your so helpfull video. Could you precize me the size of your little 12 points socket please ?
yes its a 10mm
@@sikbaggers not imperial size then ?
My first subscriber. ty for the knowledge.
Thank you for checking it out and the sub Louis! Much appreciated!
Great video and what I particularly liked was your use of a torque wrench followed by the instruction to only click once, people have no idea how much bolt stretch there is each time they do that. I’ve subscribed and now looking forward to the next video I watch…stay safe.
Great videos. Always very helpful thank you. Could you please post a link for the motorcycle table lift you use?
Thank you Chris..here is the lift I got amzn.to/3EEii4F you can get it from here or from APLUS's website...same thing
Great video. I've done the brake pads myself on other. I've never loosen the caps on the master cylinders.
I am I necessarily doing this wrong or just harder?
I rarely loosen the cover but the service manual says to so thats how I shoot the videos..by the book, but no,..you are fine not loosening it.
Thanks. You said the letters A.B.S. What about the special software from the factory (kneeling and facing Milwaukie as I write this) and the super special tech they will have to fly in the corporate jet to make the ABS work again?
@@heybruh3274 I was basically repeating what the Harley dealer told me when I bought my Ultra. I never touched the brakes anyway and left any liability to them.
Well there is a way to bleed ABS brakes and we will covering that very soon in an upcoming video when we swap out our lines for taller bars...its not as bad as HD wants you to think it is. ABS valves are always open..so as long you dont turn the bike on and send power to the module while your doing it, its the same as bleeding brakes on non ABS bikes.
I forgot to open the master brake cylinder and brake fluid poured out of the rear when I pressed the caliper in. What should I replace to remedy this mistake?
Just a dot 4 or dot 5 brake fluid...it doesnt matter what you have in there..4 or 5..you can mix them with no harm
@@sikbaggers I definitely blew the seals in caliper. The rear breaks won't pressurize. Is it worth it to repair the seals or just get a whole new caliper.
@Danny Kraut replace the seals. It's super easy and very cheap.
great videos big help thank you brother for your time and great explanation and details
always glad to help! Thanks for checking it out!
Thanks for this video! Gonna be putting new pads on my '14 Deluxe with ABS. At least on my bike Ill have to take off the top exhaust can. Also for those who have the same bike as me, the EBC Part numbers for these pads he used are FA458HH - Rear and FA457HH - Front.
thank you for the parts numbers Phil!
I just use the old brake pad and C clamp to push the pistons back in. Great info on pad material, as usual. Thanks again
Thanks RJ...yeah for sure and easy and cheaper way to do it...some guys like those gadget tools though
Great video! Excellent descriptions and talk-through. Thanks!
Glad to help!!
Thanks Steve. Doing your own work is a great option.
Totally agree! Save those bucks for more parts lol
Good comment on the proper use of a tq wrench subscriber earned just from that.
Thank you for checking it out and the sub! Much appreciated!
Awesome video! Thanks for including the torque numbers. I just don't see the link?
thanks for checking it out and which link are you looking for?
@SIK Baggers To the torque wrenches but...I found them. Thanks again.
Sir, you are a wealth of knowledge and experience!
Thank you so much for your generous comment! I truly appreciate your kind words and recognition
Once you put the new pads on get the calipers back on the bike everything tightened up and the brakes pumped up is it normal for the caliper to have very slight play if you move the caliper up and down/front to back (depending on how you look at it) from the top? Thank you
yes the way these lay in there...its normal
Thank you for the lesson. New to the harley diy school coming off the sport bike .
glad the video helped! If you have any questions let me know!
Thanks for the video, it’s a great learning tool for a new rider who wants to do maintenance on his own versus paying a lot to a dealership. And as always, love the Ugga Dugga. Also I have a 1999 HD Heritage Softail, will the same principles apply. Thanks.
Hey Matt thanks for checking them out and yes...same principle's however your brake bolts may be slightly different and torque specs thats why its a great idea to get a service manual for your bike...you should be able to find a pdf version with no problems on the internet for download for that bike.
Hey so how do you know if your out or low on brake fluid
If you lose a little each time when & how would you refill it
check your master cylinder ...pop the covers, make sure to never hit the brakes with that cover off or will introduce air into the system. pop the cover...check the level and add some there is you need it.
Okay I think I fucked up a tad
I never opened the cylinder because the calipers opened fairly easily
Everything is back together but the breaks are super stiff, won't even move a bit
Should I start over or can I open the cylinder now
Hey quick question what are the floorboards and brake pedal your running on the road glide
Those are prototypes...still testing but they will be out very soon and ill do a full video on them
Yes I was going to ask the same. I really like the look on those floor boards.
Sorry honey….. classic! Very helpful video Steve .. Thank you.
HA...yeah she didnt think so lol but I did order the chrome cover lol
Hi Steve, love your tutorials. I can’t hear you mention the size of the rear calliper 12 point socket. The front you say is a 10mm. I have a 2017 Breakout and the rear 12 point pin looks a lot smaller? Thanks in advance.
It could be smaller on the break out...its best to just get yourself a good 12 point socket set if you wrenching o the bike..its worth the little extra money.
1/4 12 point
@@jeffbrigham6774 Thank you
You have to get yourself a metric and and imperial 12pt socket set - as I found out when I thought my 6mm 12pt socket would fit the rear….. I do wish HD would stick to one standard, if possible. 1/4 socket for rear, 10mm socket for front… it might be different on your model, mine’s a FLSTFBS 2016 FatBoy S
@@james.carnahan Thanks pal, it’s the same as yours, I’ve bought them now, don’t make it easy for us do they.
Steve, what size is that 12pt socket? I got all 6pt so need to go buy some. Thanks in advance sir!!!
they are all 10mm 12 point bolts...harley loves those on just about every model they make.
The hydrualic brake system is a closed system. Unless you have a leak NEVER add fluid to it, when the level starts to fall to the minimum level you need to change the pads. When you compress the caliper pistons your level will return to normal. Same for all brakes systems. Use the level as a gauge on pad wear.
I was looking for the ratchet tool for the calipers. I have an 04 fatboy and had a time getting them suppressed.
Is this the same procedure for 2022 Street Bob?
Wish I knew what size that 12 pt. (by 1/4" drive) is. My sons tool box is a mess. Off to Lowe's to get another.
10mm
Man I have been a mech mill right and osv engineer still love watching your vids , great job in both work and video explanations man keep up the great work.
Thank you for the kind words Michael and checking out the video!
On the rear brakes once you put the caliper back on with the new pads if you can line up the bolt holes can you assume the bottom tabs fell into the correct position?
you are correct
New sub here. What sre your thoughts on lubing the contact points?
You certainly can...I went straight by the service manual but it wont hurt anything
Hey Steve… what size 12 point socket is required to remove the pad retainer bolt on the rear calliper?
I don't know if he said it or not but both front and rear, have 10 mm bracket bolts and 6 mm retainer bolts, both 12 piont. On the softail I have and the one in the video. Hope that helps
1/4” 12 point
1/4"
Dude thabk you so much I just did my brake job successfully on a 23 fxbbs
Awesome, glad to help you out! Thanks for the kind words!
I forgot to loosen the master cylinder cover for my front brakes will it cause air in the lines?
The only way to get air in the lines is actually opening it and being low on fluid, you take the chance of sucking air in. The reason we open them is so there is no pressure on the system when you are pumping them but honestly its ok...a lot of times we dont open them either and just push the fluid back up the lines into the master cylinder.
Appreciate the time taken to make the video 👍🏻
Thanks for checking it out Kenneth! Hope it helped! be safe
Great JOb,
where do I get that12 sided malarkey wrench and what is the size Thanks.
(why the hell did they use that 12 sided bolt besides making it hard for DYI to change their own pads)
12 points are pretty common bolts...they are way harder to strip out and something like brakes that get changes alot of the years need those style...they usually come in a good set of sockets...or you can buy them individually if you want...its a 10mm Here is one on amazon that is 2 bucks amzn.to/39sGjPj and here is a set of them for 32 amzn.to/3Hz0xUc
@@sikbaggers Thank you!
I have since looked into it and to my embarrassment found out as you said it is a common style.
Thanks for letting me know the exact size!
Thanks for sending the SWAG and love ur videos. Very helpful
Yo Small Town Famous with Big City Dreams, nicely done and keep them coming!
You know it brother!!
preciate your video. i have a 2021hd softail standard and the hand brake the other day just got really stiff, only have 6k on the bike. whats your opinion. never had this problem.
only 6 k on the bike id take her in for warranty work..if you start messing with it they may reject it
Nice video, but a little nervous to do it still. It looks easy! I'll give it a try
hiya i have a 2014 cvo softail breakout FXSBSE im trying to find out the right Ft/Pds setting for the rear hex head caliper fixing bolt PLEASE
Brake caliper mounting bolt, rear 16-20 ft-lbs .......sorry i missed this comment but here is a direct link to my google drive for the 14 softail service manual. drive.google.com/file/d/1czUq9Uk1QZK9Ap8vOA6aiN4SjnQD4ctu/view?usp=sharing
Its a very usfull clip... What would be the size of the 12point.sucket on the rear brakes? Is it metric or inch missure?
thank you..its a 10mm
Just about to do the front brakes! Awesome video! Just subscribed!
Thank you very much! Glad to help!
Where can I buy the tool to remove the pin of the caliper
are you talking about the bolt on the front caliper to remove the pads?
Great Video! Made it look simple Steve.
Yeah its not too bad..definitely worth doing on your own and saving that service fee. Glad it helped!!
What is the pin socket number, I've been hearing everything from 6 mm to 8
Thank you!
what about the W's tht go on the front pad. They just don't slide in. The W locks them in
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PSA, the size for the rear pad pin is 1/4 inch 12 point. Great vid
thanks charles
You always make it look easy, but im still not doing it myself :)
Thanks for checking it out though. Sometimes we have to know our "pay grade", what I call it anyway...some stuff is over my pay grade and I let someone else do it...it happens.
You ain’t got the huevos 😂
Lol I feel ya
Is there much of a difference between an older softail and a newer softail brake wise
Sorry for the late reply...been at Tail Of The Dragon for a week...yeah quite a few...frame size, engine size, wheel size...
CAREFUL VIEWERS, MAKE DAMN SURE YOU'VE GOT THE RIGHT TORQUE SPECS FOR YOUR BIKE. THINGS CHANGE YEAR TO YEAR IT'S NOT ALL THE SAME. 2008 FLSTC HAD DRAMATICALLY DIFFERENT TORQUE SPECS THAN THIS VIDEO. great video btw, just be careful yall.
yep...this is a 15...if you are wrenching on your bikes you should have a service manual. I do offer free service manuals on my facebook group for anyone to download. Check the specs for YOUR bike...my videos are for demonstration only.
Is bleeding not required when changing brakes? I own a 15 deluxe.
"bleeding" is never required during a brake pad change. You would only need to bleed your brakes if you have somehow let air into the system. ..I would recommend that you check your brake fluid moisture every 15k miles using a brake fluid testing pen amzn.to/3yqBHW3 you can judge by that when to "flush" your fluids.
I recently replaced mine with the ebc sintered pads you used my rear disc was warm enough that I couldn’t leave my hand on it after about 2 miles would this be normal ?
check the anti rattle spring. If your brake pad backing plates are not seated on the outside of the spring correctly (you will see little raised bits on the spring) the pad will constantly be riding the disc and get really hot - even if you dont use the rear brake at all
Great video, your the best on the internet!
Thank you Robert! Glad the videos are helping!
Can you tell me what size is the 12 point socket on slide pin
10mm 12 point socket
Thank You for response
Thanks for the brake pad material explanation.
You're very welcome.,. Buying pads can be confusing...always had great luck with the Sintered pads.
Great video!, these calipers have 2 pistons on each side?
Thank you glad to help! And yes they have 2 on each side
Can you recommend a 12 point socket set? Thank you, Mark
Hey Mark...yes...so here is one from amazon that I have that I used several times before I got the ones i used in the video. They came in a larger set of sockets I got from home depot...kind of bonus..I didnt realize they were in there until I got it home. But this set works great too and have their own case amzn.to/3tkk2uj
great video
thank you, glad it helped!
Thanks Steve, after this video I might be able to do this myself….. I will have to watch again, I’m sure as I go
You can do it! Easy and save some money for more parts!
Clean the pistons before pushing them in?
yes just spray out the caliper with brake clean
So once you remove the caliber from the disk, they won't compress out? Unless you squeeze the handle bar, which I think you're not supposed to do, but just wanted to ask. I'm so afraid of taking these off, because I've never done this before and I don't want those brakes to open up and then I'm finding myself having to do a really expensive caliber rebuild. Can you just shed some light on this - I think it only happens when you squeeze the brand handle and that's why it's important not to touch that lever.
The only way they will compress out is you hit the brakes. There is no spring behind them, only fluid...so as long as you dont push the brakes with the brake pads out you will be good. Just slip them off, pry them fully apart using a lever or screwdriver, chnage the pads and put them back on. Its pretty straight forward so dont over think it..just dont hit the brakes and youll be fine.
I have stock pipes on my fatboy do i have to remove them in order to do this job?
dpends on if you can get your hands down in there...at the most you would need to remove the slip ons and thats easy
Did I miss the video where the floor boards got changed?
Hey Loyd...no those are prototypes...Im still testing these and making some tweaks.
You know what you're doing!
Once again, very nice content. I believe I'll do it next weekend.
Glad the video helped!
Do you blue locktite the bolts?
The servicer manual does not call for any thread locker to be applied.