Learned to do all the maintenance work on 1998 FLHTC . Anything that it needs I do it all . 100,000 miles and still going. Doc Harley is right. Take care of your ride and will take care of you.
I just bought my first Harley a 2014 Road King. While looking at local dealers for service, I heard that my local dealer here doesn't service Harleys over 20 years old, why would that be?
@Aris116 I suspect the biggest reason is simply that newer/younger technicians will be less familiar with older technology. A lesser reason is likely parts availability. Lastly (or perhaps firstly), it's a subliminal message to customers that they should buy a new bike.
Thank you as always for the informative videos. While I like to care for my own bike, when it comes to brakes, I leave it to the good folks like you. Ride and be safe.
Thanx Doc, I just had a new front disc put on and new pads on front and rear here at the Ride Factory in Tampa, Fl. 346.00, not a bad price. Btw it's a 2018 Lowrider M8.
I can remember back in the early seventies when a Harley dealer told me he didn't want brakes that would lock up. He wanted brakes that would slow him down. He didn't want the brakes to have the capacity to lock the wheel up. That was the kind of brakes Harleys had back then and people were used to them. Nowadays with triple drilled disk brakes with antilock feature, the Harley brakes have changed for generally the better. Nobody wants to go back to drum brakes unless they are restoring a Classic Harley and want the original drum brakes. Some people say how do you rely on drum brakes. You go through and rebuild them right, and ride sensibly.
Not good on the 2011 Road Glide Ultra when the ABS unit locks up from poor design and they don't warranty it. I will never buy another Harley after that and I was ready for my third bike.
Good video and good advice. I have had to replace the front rotors on my 2005 1200 Roadster because they failed minimum thickness. The bike had over 60,000 miles at the time. When you resume riding, don't assume that your brakes are working properly. I always remove the calipers and pads, and clean everything. I also push the pistons back in to eliminate the possibility of stuck pistons. I was surprised to have an inoperable rear brake. The cause was a cracked piston cup in the pedal cylinder. It was fine when I parked it last October. A rebuild kit and vacuum pump bleed and it's back to normal. The left front brake caliper had stuck pistons. It took an unusual amount of effort to stop the bike when I rode around the block. It normally takes two fingers. Considering that the bike is stored in my heated garage the brake issues surprised me, but they didn't get me hurt...this time. Bottom line: don't take your brakes for granted. Just because they worked yesterday doesn't mean that they are going to work today.
Good tip Doc. You see all the brake job vids on YT, but none of them I've seen address measuring the disc! I made sure to include that in the vid I made. Yeah, you really need a micrometer for this as the lip of the disc does not wear like the rest of it. Also a good idea to check the run-out on occasion too.
Thanks again Doc, in all honesty ,I wouldn't have thought about the fluid going back, an I didn't know the thickness was marked on the disk, once again you put out good infoe including the $$ cost thanks Doc have great weekend!!
Another great video, Doc. Here's another tip I learned many moons ago from a master HD wrencher.......before pushing back the caliper pistons, crack open the bleeder screw so the fluid isn't pushed back up the line. Helps to keep fluid clean between changes. Just remember to top off the master when finished. Works for any brake job, not just for the bike!
Hi Doc, Maybe do a video of when to replace the rear pully. That soft aluminum wears pretty quick, gets sharp on the end of the teeth & damages the belt. Thanks.
Tip - open the bleeder screw, attach hose & container to capture fluid, prior to depressing the caliper piston(s). Once depressed, close bleeder, install new pads and move to other side, repeat. This supports changing the dirty fluid in the caliper. Once reassembled, depress brake (frt lever/ rear foot pedal) to properly position brake pads to disc/rotor. Top up brake fluid reservoir. Carefully, go for a ride and seat your new pads to disc/rotor. As a retired tech, I was taught this technic when disc brakes became standard equipment on cars. It works and if performed properly! No bleeding is required.
Changing the fluid in the front brakes is easy...as long as you don't allow the master cylinder to go dry. Then you get to repeat the process. Gravity is your friend here. Stick a hose over the bleeder screw, stick it into a glass jar, and add fluid and pump gently until clean fluid appears in the jar. The back brake requires a vacuum pump because the caliper isn't the lowest point in the system. Pull the fluid through until clean fluid appears in the separation chamber.
nice tip Doc. I always service my own bikes. as a reminder, I put a piece of tape on the master cylinder front and rear with the date of service. fluid or brakes, I change my fluid every 2 years, DOT.4-5 is hygroscopic and contaminates easy.
I Told you how I replaced EVERYTHING on my 2009 Flhx front brakes. You said to check the discs and man ! I found a bent disc! the previous owner said he never dropped the bike but something sure happened to it! The left front disc was bent. Thank you for telling me to check the discs, Sure cured the problem!
Nice EBC pads run about $100 for the front 2 sets and much nicer aluminum carrier laser cut (not pressed out like oem) front rotors from companies like twin power are around $120 each. I feel like doing the pads, rotors and flush all together makes more sense. Chances are those old rotors even within spec aren't flat. Imo replacing everything at once with higher quality components will improve braking significantly over oem and cost about the same as a new front tire.
People think Harley brakes are bad. I have a '99 FXDL with twin disc front. It's a one finger front brake. Rear brake should lock up without too much effort, my rear brake is not working as it should which is why I watched this. Uneven pad ware but didn't notice the inside pad with solid rear wheel.
Yep, just replaced the original rear brake rotor on a '85 FXRP @91k miles. $111. Not complaining. I think I got my moneys worth out of the factory unit! Thanks for the vid Doc.
2017 RGU. Front rotors warped before 10K miles. Pads had plenty of meat on them. Hoping for better results from Galfer. Rear rotor is scored as well. Will replace when time for a tire change. HD is cutting corners in the wrong places :(
This is the difference between the professional and home mechanic and why it is worth paying for a professional service as the mileage gets big, just so it all really gets checked out.
Have replaced my OEM rotors, not because of the wear, so much as they were warped and it was obvious during braking. Not hard to do, but an added expense for sure 😉
@@SA-hk8xj I’m right over 20,000 and just had to replace the rear wheel bearings. The back brakes are squeaking. The pads are good but l didn’t check the runout on the rotor. Thanks for getting back to me.
Doc, I noticed the green handlebar streamers in the last video and wondered if it’s my old bike. Does that bike have fishtail straight pipes? If so it’s almost certainly the one I traded in at Savannah HD many years ago.
Hey Doc! Wonderful videos! Been a follower for years and now getting into doing some simple maintenance on my 2018 Tri-glide, linked, non-ABS. After replacing front pads with HD stock pads I am getting a LOUD SQUEAL when coming to a stop. Aweful noise and embarrassing. Any fix you might reccomend?
I turn my rotors on my vehicle everything I change pads. What about a bike? Do people turn their disc's when they change pads? Great videos, keep up the good work.
Long ago I had a machine shop surface grind the rear rotor on my ‘95 RK as it had a slight “dish” to it. When done it was a few thousands under the minimum thickness. The point is there is not enough extra material on a bike rotor to do this even once.
Doc, I enjoy your videos about helping us "dummies" repair their own bikes, if we can. I have a question about my 2012FLHTP and it's 2010 HD sidecar. Where can I get a rotor for it. I can't seem to find one anywhere. Any ideas to help me. My mechanic who does the major work on my bikes, can't find it anywhere. HD dealership told me that they're no where to be found. . Thank You Sir.
Ever since HD stopped offering sidecars parts are harder to find. If you have the part number contact me through my Email. Am I understanding that you have a mechanic working on your bike that does not work at the dealership and your expecting help from the dealer?…..Doc
doc i have a 2014 Harley street glide special my securtiy lighht is on all the time when started and running but is flashing with the key off please help bike runs fine
Hey Doc with that lift and front wheel clamp that your using how do you service the front if you have to pull the front wheel off the bike and still keep the bike stabilized ?
Bike in gear, strapped at both ends, flat jack under front portion of frame. Lift front while loosening front straps until wheel is just off the lift…..Doc
I need to change mine....FXSTDI 05, some wizard built the rear break with the AXEL Holding the caliper on WTF😮 really. Its going in. Im gods. Chew toy, dance monkey dance........my life😂
I want to know if the stock evo big twin rotors from sunstar are steel or stainless? Done the magnet test it sticks but some stainless does stick some doesnt
Semi-metallic material HD uses for superior braking in rain. Old brake fluid so brake pucks won’t retract correctly. Brake dust between disc and pads and worn out too thin brake disc…..Doc
I have a 2021 Road King with 6k on it and the rotors have warped twice. I am 72 and don't ride it hard and am real ease on the brakes. Have you seen this???
Steve do you live in the beautiful mountains? Your mileage does seem low for warped disc but I do not know your service records, accessories, and how your dealer has answered your questions…Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson I do not live in the mountains and when I do go there the M8 will slow itself with the comp release. I am a retire mechanic myself of 50 years. This just seems odd to me and was wondering if you have seen this. I think it is a wheel issue and just can't get anyone to listen. Again the bike has 6k and the rotors have been replaced twice.. Just looking for input. Thanks
Stock H-D Sunstar (Made in Japan) rotors? Not the best, but not the worst. Don't go cheap on replacement rotors!!! I've seen guys buy the cheapest Ebay rotors and they warped real quick. Buy the best you can afford like Russel, Performance Machine, GMA. There's about a half-dozen pad materials as well as rotor materials. Make sure replacement pads are compatible with the rotor material.
Hey doc I have a problem getting the air out of my front brake, 2006 surperglide , I put a rebuilt kit in master cylinder and caliper, bleed the brake with an air bleeder and a hand pump bleeder, tried every way of bleeding and nothing, I’ve never had this problem before, what started all this was I had 2 of the exact same bikes the anniversary edition superglide 2006 one had chrome everything and one didn’t we switched chrome from one to the other and now can’t get the front brake to work, any suggestions?
2022 Streetglide with warped rotors. Dealer said only 3 thousands, but I can feel the surging when I come to a stop. At what number does harley feel safety over $$
Noooooo! Do not expect a caliper to give you the same reading as a micrometer. The outer edge of most disk rotors will have a thick lip because the pads don't contact there. A caliper cannot get over that lip. There is a special caliper designed just for disks but the one you showed in the video is a garden variety type that cannot get over the lip on the outer edge. A micrometer is still the preferred tool.
You have only 6 thousands of an inch to reach bare minimum you mine as well replace it otherwise it’s a waist of time to replace only pads then come back in a week and replace rotor
Learned to do all the maintenance work on 1998 FLHTC . Anything that it needs I do it all . 100,000 miles and still going. Doc Harley is right. Take care of your ride and will take care of you.
Amen
Wow Doc, a 1997 Road King. My local HD dealer would never touch a bike that old. Hat's off to ya for still working on older bikes.
Keeping the Eagle flying….Doc
I've heard of that plenty of times from various people, but I've had my '03 at multiple dealerships without them mentioning it. 🤷♂️
I just bought my first Harley a 2014 Road King. While looking at local dealers for service, I heard that my local dealer here doesn't service Harleys over 20 years old, why would that be?
@Aris116 I suspect the biggest reason is simply that newer/younger technicians will be less familiar with older technology. A lesser reason is likely parts availability. Lastly (or perhaps firstly), it's a subliminal message to customers that they should buy a new bike.
@@Aris116 they also don't want to open them up and replace just one thing that leads to two or more things to be replaced.
Good sensible points Doc, you don't often hear about this and you're right it's gonna need some budgeting.
Thanks Doc something people forget about. Great to have the remainder. Keep up with the great work.
Thanks George….Doc
Thanks for the reminder Doc. I'm getting close for both pads and rotors. I checked right after reading your tech tip.
Good move….Doc
Thanks Doc for another great tech tip!
Thank you as always for the informative videos. While I like to care for my own bike, when it comes to brakes, I leave it to the good folks like you. Ride and be safe.
Thanx Doc, I just had a new front disc put on and new pads on front and rear here at the Ride Factory in Tampa, Fl. 346.00, not a bad price. Btw it's a 2018 Lowrider M8.
I can remember back in the early seventies when a Harley dealer told me he didn't want brakes that would lock up. He wanted brakes that would slow him down. He didn't want the brakes to have the capacity to lock the wheel up. That was the kind of brakes Harleys had back then and people were used to them. Nowadays with triple drilled disk brakes with antilock feature, the Harley brakes have changed for generally the better. Nobody wants to go back to drum brakes unless they are restoring a Classic Harley and want the original drum brakes. Some people say how do you rely on drum brakes. You go through and rebuild them right, and ride sensibly.
Not good on the 2011 Road Glide Ultra when the ABS unit locks up from poor design and they don't warranty it. I will never buy another Harley after that and I was ready for my third bike.
Good video and good advice. I have had to replace the front rotors on my 2005 1200 Roadster because they failed minimum thickness. The bike had over 60,000 miles at the time.
When you resume riding, don't assume that your brakes are working properly. I always remove the calipers and pads, and clean everything. I also push the pistons back in to eliminate the possibility of stuck pistons.
I was surprised to have an inoperable rear brake. The cause was a cracked piston cup in the pedal cylinder. It was fine when I parked it last October. A rebuild kit and vacuum pump bleed and it's back to normal.
The left front brake caliper had stuck pistons. It took an unusual amount of effort to stop the bike when I rode around the block. It normally takes two fingers.
Considering that the bike is stored in my heated garage the brake issues surprised me, but they didn't get me hurt...this time.
Bottom line: don't take your brakes for granted. Just because they worked yesterday doesn't mean that they are going to work today.
Great advice…Doc
Good tip Doc. You see all the brake job vids on YT, but none of them I've seen address measuring the disc! I made sure to include that in the vid I made. Yeah, you really need a micrometer for this as the lip of the disc does not wear like the rest of it. Also a good idea to check the run-out on occasion too.
Good points….Doc
This is a lot more useful than how to make 3 more horsepower for $ 1,800 .
If you are running a 97 it's probably time for a new bottle of DOT 5 too
Agree. You have to stop with 3 hp more😆….Doc
Thanks for the tip and reminder Doc, love your videos.
Thanks Danny…Doc
Thanks again Doc, in all honesty ,I wouldn't have thought about the fluid going back, an I didn't know the thickness was marked on the disk, once again you put out good infoe including the $$ cost thanks Doc have great weekend!!
Thanks Gene….Doc
Another great video, Doc. Here's another tip I learned many moons ago from a master HD wrencher.......before pushing back the caliper pistons, crack open the bleeder screw so the fluid isn't pushed back up the line. Helps to keep fluid clean between changes. Just remember to top off the master when finished. Works for any brake job, not just for the bike!
Thanks for adding your experience and tech tip…Doc
Great tip Doc. Thanks.
Hi Doc, Maybe do a video of when to replace the rear pully. That soft aluminum wears pretty quick, gets sharp on the end of the teeth & damages the belt. Thanks.
Will put it on our list, thanks….Doc
Great Video Doc, Thank You for All Your Help!
Thanks Patrick….Doc
Tip - open the bleeder screw, attach hose & container to capture fluid, prior to depressing the caliper piston(s). Once depressed, close bleeder, install new pads and move to other side, repeat. This supports changing the dirty fluid in the caliper. Once reassembled, depress brake (frt lever/ rear foot pedal) to properly position brake pads to disc/rotor. Top up brake fluid reservoir. Carefully, go for a ride and seat your new pads to disc/rotor. As a retired tech, I was taught this technic when disc brakes became standard equipment on cars. It works and if performed properly! No bleeding is required.
Thanks for sharing….Doc
Changing the fluid in the front brakes is easy...as long as you don't allow the master cylinder to go dry. Then you get to repeat the process. Gravity is your friend here. Stick a hose over the bleeder screw, stick it into a glass jar, and add fluid and pump gently until clean fluid appears in the jar.
The back brake requires a vacuum pump because the caliper isn't the lowest point in the system. Pull the fluid through until clean fluid appears in the separation chamber.
Thank you! Very Helpful!
Monitoring the master cylinder fluid level closely to prevent an overflow.
nice tip Doc. I always service my own bikes. as a reminder, I put a piece of tape on the master cylinder front and rear with the date of service. fluid or brakes, I change my fluid every 2 years, DOT.4-5 is hygroscopic and contaminates easy.
Well done….Doc
You are great man, thanks for what are you doing.
I appreciate your positive comment….Doc
I Told you how I replaced EVERYTHING on my 2009 Flhx front brakes. You said to check the discs and man ! I found a bent disc! the previous owner said he never dropped the bike but something sure happened to it! The left front disc was bent. Thank you for telling me to check the discs, Sure cured the problem!
I always like to hear a positive result…Doc
Thanks Doc👍👍👍
Solid tips again Doc.
Thanks Scott….Doc
Thx Doc.Going to replace the front pot metal reservoir on my 09 Fxdc.Leaking.
Great as always 👌 👍
Thanks again Michael…Doc
Nice EBC pads run about $100 for the front 2 sets and much nicer aluminum carrier laser cut (not pressed out like oem) front rotors from companies like twin power are around $120 each. I feel like doing the pads, rotors and flush all together makes more sense. Chances are those old rotors even within spec aren't flat. Imo replacing everything at once with higher quality components will improve braking significantly over oem and cost about the same as a new front tire.
Thanks for sharing….Doc
People think Harley brakes are bad.
I have a '99 FXDL with twin disc front.
It's a one finger front brake.
Rear brake should lock up without too much effort, my rear brake is not working as it should which is why I watched this.
Uneven pad ware but didn't notice the inside pad with solid rear wheel.
Hey doc thanks brother im so glad ur doin great 👍 ps. Great video doc
Much appreciated Mibb….Doc
Great advice as always
Thanks for watching John….Doc
Enjoy Doc Harley! 🏍💨🏍💨
Thanks Doc
Thanks Doc 👍
Welcome Jeff….Doc
The hose can degrade internally and restrict flow. When the disc is replaced, best do brake hose.
Yep, just replaced the original rear brake rotor on a '85 FXRP @91k miles. $111. Not complaining. I think I got my moneys worth out of the factory unit!
Thanks for the vid Doc.
Thanks for keeping the old girl on the road…Doc
I try and pick up stuff like disc's and pads ahead of time, just in case.
2017 RGU. Front rotors warped before 10K miles. Pads had plenty of meat on them. Hoping for better results from Galfer.
Rear rotor is scored as well. Will replace when time for a tire change.
HD is cutting corners in the wrong places :(
@Peter Angles
My 1997 Honda CBR1100XX still has the original rotors.
Like #200.
Doc, you're the best!!
Thanks Greg…Doc
This is the difference between the professional and home mechanic and why it is worth paying for a professional service as the mileage gets big, just so it all really gets checked out.
More good advice. Kudos.
Thanks for watching Doug….Doc
good tech tip doc
Thanks Ron….Doc
Love Doc Harley
Thank you for your support…Doc
Looks like the road king has a new front tire also
Have replaced my OEM rotors, not because of the wear, so much as they were warped and it was obvious during braking. Not hard to do, but an added expense for sure 😉
How many miles did you get out of them before they warped?
@@paulg5835 About 28k. Still over on the thickness threshold. Replaced the pads twice before the rotors.
@@SA-hk8xj I’m right over 20,000 and just had to replace the rear wheel bearings. The back brakes are squeaking. The pads are good but l didn’t check the runout on the rotor. Thanks for getting back to me.
Mine warped at less than 10K. Went the Galfer route.
@@jsimanella Is the difference in stopping power noticeable?
DocHarley 👍👍👍👍👍
Great tip mate cheers from Oz.
Thank you….Doc
Doc, I noticed the green handlebar streamers in the last video and wondered if it’s my old bike. Does that bike have fishtail straight pipes? If so it’s almost certainly the one I traded in at Savannah HD many years ago.
Hey Doc! Wonderful videos! Been a follower for years and now getting into doing some simple maintenance on my 2018 Tri-glide, linked, non-ABS. After replacing front pads with HD stock pads I am getting a LOUD SQUEAL when coming to a stop. Aweful noise and embarrassing. Any fix you might reccomend?
Flush the brake fluid with new. The old fluid is not retracting the pucks….Doc
Doc, can you show us how to change the rear brake pads on a 2007 Dyna Lowrider please?
J what is unclear in your manual…..Doc
I turn my rotors on my vehicle everything I change pads. What about a bike? Do people turn their disc's when they change pads?
Great videos, keep up the good work.
No turning down bike rotors at our dealership….Doc
Long ago I had a machine shop surface grind the rear rotor on my ‘95 RK as it had a slight “dish” to it. When done it was a few thousands under the minimum thickness. The point is there is not enough extra material on a bike rotor to do this even once.
@@johntramburg3278 Thanks, I have always wondered that.
Doc, I enjoy your videos about helping us "dummies" repair their own bikes, if we can. I have a question about my 2012FLHTP and it's 2010 HD sidecar. Where can I get a rotor for it. I can't seem to find one anywhere. Any ideas to help me. My mechanic who does the major work on my bikes, can't find it anywhere. HD dealership told me that they're no where to be found.
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Thank You Sir.
Ever since HD stopped offering sidecars parts are harder to find. If you have the part number contact me through my Email. Am I understanding that you have a mechanic working on your bike that does not work at the dealership and your expecting help from the dealer?…..Doc
Every time I replace the brake pads on my 1998 Road King, I always flush the system.
doc i have a 2014 Harley street glide special my securtiy lighht is on all the time when started and running but is flashing with the key off please help bike runs fine
That brake line from 1997 might need to be replaced as well
Just might….Doc
I like to open the bleeder screw when compressing caliper pistons. There are unsung benefits to this.
Agree….Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Thank you for your response.
Hey Doc with that lift and front wheel clamp that your using how do you service the front if you have to pull the front wheel off the bike and still keep the bike stabilized ?
Bike in gear, strapped at both ends, flat jack under front portion of frame. Lift front while loosening front straps until wheel is just off the lift…..Doc
I need to change mine....FXSTDI 05, some wizard built the rear break with the AXEL Holding the caliper on WTF😮 really. Its going in. Im gods. Chew toy, dance monkey dance........my life😂
Chill Afghan, man built it, man can destroy it😆….Doc
I want to know if the stock evo big twin rotors from sunstar are steel or stainless? Done the magnet test it sticks but some stainless does stick some doesnt
I don’t have that answer. Hoping you find this somewhere….Doc
What causes a squeak in the rear brake? 2013 Road King Classic
Semi-metallic material HD uses for superior braking in rain. Old brake fluid so brake pucks won’t retract correctly. Brake dust between disc and pads and worn out too thin brake disc…..Doc
I have a 2021 Road King with 6k on it and the rotors have warped twice. I am 72 and don't ride it hard and am real ease on the brakes. Have you seen this???
Steve do you live in the beautiful mountains? Your mileage does seem low for warped disc but I do not know your service records, accessories, and how your dealer has answered your questions…Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson I do not live in the mountains and when I do go there the M8 will slow itself with the comp release. I am a retire mechanic myself of 50 years. This just seems odd to me and was wondering if you have seen this. I think it is a wheel issue and just can't get anyone to listen. Again the bike has 6k and the rotors have been replaced twice.. Just looking for input. Thanks
Stock H-D Sunstar (Made in Japan) rotors? Not the best, but not the worst.
Don't go cheap on replacement rotors!!! I've seen guys buy the cheapest Ebay rotors and they warped real quick. Buy the best you can afford like Russel, Performance Machine, GMA. There's about a half-dozen pad materials as well as rotor materials. Make sure replacement pads are compatible with the rotor material.
Where u get that emoji ? It's cute
Hey doc I have a problem getting the air out of my front brake, 2006 surperglide , I put a rebuilt kit in master cylinder and caliper, bleed the brake with an air bleeder and a hand pump bleeder, tried every way of bleeding and nothing, I’ve never had this problem before, what started all this was I had 2 of the exact same bikes the anniversary edition superglide 2006 one had chrome everything and one didn’t we switched chrome from one to the other and now can’t get the front brake to work, any suggestions?
Did you put a single disc master cylinder on a dual disc bike? Not enough bore size to supply the need….Doc
No I just swapped them from one bike to the other, one was chrome
My disc usually warp before they get to minimums.
Bring a Backroad rider I can understand why 😆….Doc
I have to replace the front disc on my 2022 fatboy since harley puts a factory clunking floating rotor on all the new fatboy’s
You Have To?…..Doc
Can only use a micrometer not a caliper to get into the wear era.
A solid flat metal on the back side of the disc, then use the depth part of the caliper, or depth mics will get a good measurement
What are the min thickness for both disc(front/rear)??
He shows in the video that min. Thickness is “written” on the disc.
@Duane Peiffer Missed out that detail- Thanks
2022 Streetglide with warped rotors. Dealer said only 3 thousands, but I can feel the surging when I come to a stop. At what number does harley feel safety over $$
2022 road king and my rotors are warped as well.
Mike that is strong. If you are not satisfied by your dealer call Harley-Davidson customer service. Safety is important…Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidsonThanks for fast reply. Great videos
👍🏻🇨🇦
Cheers mate….Doc
Yeh. In the old days was taught to machine disks with pads on vehicles. Now not do much
No machining disc anymore…Doc
Noooooo! Do not expect a caliper to give you the same reading as a micrometer. The outer edge of most disk rotors will have a thick lip because the pads don't contact there. A caliper cannot get over that lip. There is a special caliper designed just for disks but the one you showed in the video is a garden variety type that cannot get over the lip on the outer edge. A micrometer is still the preferred tool.
Thanks for your tip…Doc
Hey Doc do you have any videos on a home tool kit for Harleys? Thanks always for passing on your knowledge 👍
Working on it…..Doc
NEVER add brake fluid. The low brake fluid is your indicator of low brake pads.
Interesting….Doc
You have only 6 thousands of an inch to reach bare minimum you mine as well replace it otherwise it’s a waist of time to replace only pads then come back in a week and replace rotor
Thanks for sharing your knowledge….Doc
Gotta stop
I believe you sir