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Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution Front Brake Pad Removal Replacement

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    • For the best access to the brake pads, we recommend securing the motorcycle in an upright position.

    • If you do not have a motorcycle lift, you will still be able change the brake pads, but it is still a good idea to secure the front wheel in place.

    • Be sure to allow time for the brake pads to cool completely before working on them. It may take ten to twenty minutes, especially if the motorcycle has just been ridden.

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    • Allowing the brake assembly to dangle from the brake lines can cause damage to the line.

    • Hang the caliper on a metal hanger attached to the handlebars or headlights.

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    • Using a 1/4" hex head or allen wrench, unscrew the two bolts holding the front brake assembly to the fork.

    • Unscrew and remove the bottom bolt, but do not completely remove the top bolt yet.

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    • Supporting the brake assembly with one hand, remove the top bolt.

    • Carefully slide the brake off of the brake rotor and hang it from the metal hanger.

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    • Using a 5/16 wrench, remove the bolt holding the stationary brake pad cover in place.

    • Remove the stationary brake pad cover from the brake assembly.

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    • Being careful to not let any loose parts fall out of the brake assembly, remove the stationary brake pad from the front brake assembly.

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    • Remove the floating caliper and remaining brake pad from the caliper assembly.

    • The brake pad and floating caliper are not attached to each other. Be careful to not drop either the brake pad or caliper.

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    • Using a can of brake cleaner, spray out the piston and inside of the brake caliper.

    • Make sure to do this over a bucket or tray; there tends to be a lot of grime inside the brake caliper and spraying it out can make quite a mess.

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    • Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the cover on the master brake-fluid reservoir.

    • Carefully remove the cover of the master reservoir, making sure that you do not spill any of the brake fluid.

    • Brake fluid can cause ugly stains and scarring on cosmetic components of the motorcycle. Make sure you don't spill any.

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    • Position the screw of a large C clamp so that the head of the screw is pressing against the inside of the brake piston.

    • It is possible to use your hands rather than a C clamp, but it is much more difficult.

    • Slowly tighten the C clamp, forcing the brake piston back into the brake cylinder until it is completely depressed.

    • Make sure that you work slowly, or else the piston will force brake fluid out of the master reservoir and all over the motorcycle.

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    • To prevent spilling any brake fluid, first clean the area around the master cylinder with a clean rag, then replace the cover.

Conclusione

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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