1986 Harley Sportster FRONT brake pad change

It was time for me to change brake pads. I had neglected them long enough. Luckily, my old room mate knows how to do this and was good enough to allow me to film him so that others may benefit from seeing how easy this job can be.

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Howto & Style

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• Harley
• Davidson
• Sportster
• 1986
• brakes
• FRONT
• brake
• Pad
• pads
• change
• How
• to

[scooter8831]

Is it possible that you have air in the brake line? One thing is to check the reservoir looking at the sightglass on the handlbars. If it's dry, there may not be enough fluid to replace the fluid that you are bleeding out, as you squeeze the brake lever to pump up the pressure. Anyone else have an y ideas to help this guy out?

[CRZ4FUN]

Your video is missing the installation of the inner pad. you need to be complete with your instructions. But what you did was okay. Also, please say what you are doing and why. Thank you.

[missionron]

I did all this but cant get the pressure to build up in the lever as i pump it?? any idea why?

 Ron from B.C. canada

[TalklikeAPirate]

I know this was done quite some time ago but if its time to change them again remember to lube that pin (oposite the bolt) really well. This will avoid chatter and uneven inside brake wear. Looked like you put it back in dry.

[toddtvl]

Good job. I wish more guys like you made videos of this sort. It's a world of knowledge and seeing it done is faster than reading the book, that's for sure.

[stealthwalnut]

You guys really suck at this. Don't quit your day jobs.

[henerymag]

Do you know the OEM # for a 2001 custom sporty front brake pedal. Good vid thanks

[883WAYNE]

nice work guys!!!!!!!!!!!