How to tell if my motorcycles have bad brakes?

There are a couple of different indicators that will tell you have issues with your brakes. If you have worn our brake pads or shoes, you will notice poor braking performance combined with loud squeaky brakes, and grooved brake rotors. If you notice your brakes are squeaking, take a moment to look at the brake pads, If the material on your brake pad that makes contact with your brake disc is 1/8” thick or less, it’s probably a good time to change your brake pads. If you notice your brakes feel soft, or the pressure in the hand lever is fluctuating, or if your brakes are getting really hot and your notice the brakes are dragging when they are not being applied, you may have dirty fluid, a bad caliper, or a reservoir that needs to be rebuilt.

Do I need to replace brake fluid when changing brakes?

No, if you are just changing your brake pads or shoes, you don’t usually need to change your brake fluid. It is always good practice to check your fluid level when you do change your bake pads. It should look clean and translucent. If your brake fluid looks murky and thick, it is probably time to drain it out and replace it with new clean fluid. This is done by bleeding the old fluid out of the system while replacing it with new fluid simultaneously.

How many miles do motorcycle brake pads last?

The length of time your brake pads will last is depends on numerous things. How heavy your bike is, how aggressively you ride, what type of brake pad you choose to run. Organic brake pads tend to wear faster than sintered brake pads, because they are made from softer materials. Good practice is to check your brake pads a few times a year. Just give them a good look every now and then to make sure the pad material is not getting too thin. They all wear differently so there is no rule on brake pad wear.

When to change motorcycle brake pads?

You need to change your brake pads if the brake material is worn down, or if you notice a decrease in brake performance and you already determined you don’t have any issues with other components of your braking system. If you know your brake pads are really old or if you have concern that they have been corrupted by oil or other chemicals that could cause the brake pad material to fail. This would be a good time to change your brake pads and give the calipers a good look to make sure everything is functioning as it should.

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Colony #2157-10 Front Brake Rotors Mounting Torx Kit 2002-Up Harley-Davidson VRSC - Chrome Plated
$33.84

EBC Brakes Sintered Rear Brake Pads 1991-98 H-D FXD/FXDL/FXDWG 84-94 FXR L87-99 FXST/FXSTB/FXSTC/FXSTS/FLST/FLSTC/FLSTF/FLSTS/FLSTN
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Colony #9807-10 Rear Rotor To Hub Torx Bolt Kit 1992-Up Harley-Davidson XL/FLT/Softail - Chrome Plated
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Colony #2313-10 10mm Copper Brake Line Banjo Bolt Crush Washers Harley-Davidson OEM# 41732-04 - 10 pack
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Colony #2464-5 Brake Drum Wheel Mounting Bolt Set - 1936-1972 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead/Panhead/Shovelhead - Parkerized
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Colony #3210-9 Brake Rod Clevis Pin Kit 1930 - 1969 Harley-Davidson Big Twins — Colony #3210-9 Brake Rod Clevis Pin Kit 1930-1969 Harley-Davidson Big Twins - Parkerized
$11.80

Colony #8791-10 Disc Rear Rotor to Hub Screw Kit 1979-1991 Harley-Davidson FX/XL 1981-1984 FL - Chrome Plated
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Colony #2754-12 Front Brake Caliper Mounting Allen Kit 2008-Up Harley-Davidson Softail/Dyna - Chrome Plated
$18.15

Colony #3267-5 Disc Front Brake Rotor to Hub Torx Screw Set 1984 - Up Harley-Davidson FX FXR XL FLT
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Colony #9677-4 Rear Brake Cross Shaft Nut & Lock Kit 1930-1957 Harley-Davidson Big Twins - Parkerized
1 review $16.29

Colony #2299-10 Front Brake Shackle Rebuilding Kit 1936-1938 Harley-Davidson Big Twin/45's
$81.21

Colony #2600-2 Brake Caliper Bleed Screws 1983-2004 Harley-Davidson Big Twin 1983-2003 XL - Chrome Plated
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Colony #8811-16 Brake Drum Bolt Kit Rear Stock 1968-1978 Harley-Davidson Sportster OEM# 3970B - Chrome Plated
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Colony #3662-5 Disc Rotor Allen Screw and Nut Kit - Chrome Plated - 1979-1991 Harley-Davidson XL FX (Cast Wheel)
$14.85

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Colony #2969-3 Allen Brake Banjo Bolt 10mm 2013-Up Harley-Davidson Dyna 2014-up Touring /XL 2015-Up Softail - Chrome Plated
$14.16

Colony #9630-2 Front Brake Cable Adjusting Screw 1941-1948 Harley-Davidson Big Twin 1941-1957 45 Servicar - Parkerized
$19.20

Goodridge Universal Brake Tee Fitting -3 - Chrome
$17.95

Colony #3074-8 Caliper Mounting Bolts 1973-1980 Harley-Davidson Big Twin Rear 1972-1980 Front - Zinc Plated
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EBC Brakes Sintered Front Brake Pads 1984-99 H-D FLT/FLHT/FLHR/FLTR 84-99 FXST/FLST 88-06 FXSTS 97-03 FLSTS 05-07 FLSTSC 08-11 FLSTSB
$51.08 $53.77

Colony #2602-3 Brake Line Banjo Bolt 10mm x 1.00 2008-Up Harley-Davidson Touring 2006-Up VRSC - Chrome Plated
$15.64

Colony #2593-5 Front Brake Control Wire Lower Connection Kit 1928-1948 Harley-Davidson Big Twins 1928-1950 45s - Parkerized
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Colony #3269-5 Rear Disk Brake Rotor Screw Kit 1997 - Up Harley-Davidson All Models
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Colony #3573-10 Front Disc Brake Rotor Screw Set 2002-Up Harley-Davidson VRSC
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Goodridge 90 Degree -3 to 1/8 inch NPT Fitting - Chrome
$8.95

Colony #2638-8 Rear Master Cylinder Mounting Kit 1987-1999 Harley-Davidson Softail - Zinc Plated
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Colony #2360-3 10mm Pike Nut Brake Line Banjo Bolt 3/8-24 Thread - Chrome Plated
$14.16

Colony #2191-3 Brake Line Allen Banjo Bolt 3/8-24 Thread OEM 41747-82A - Chrome Plated
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Colony #2601-2 Brake Caliper Bleed Screws 1983-2004 Harley-Davidson Big Twin 1983-2003 XL - Zinc Plated
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EBC Brakes Sintered Rear Brake Pads 2000-03 H-D Sportster XL 00-07 Big Twin models 02-05 V-Rod
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Colony #3224-3 Brake Switch Clip Kit 1966 - 1947 Harley-Davidson Sportster XLH XLCH — Colony #3224-3 Brake Switch Clip Kit 1966-1974 Harley-Davidson Sportster XLH/XLCH - Parkerized
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Colony #3438-1 Brake Cross Over Shaft Lever - Left End 1941-1957 Harley-Davidson Sidecars
$38.50

Colony #3436-1 Brake Cross Over Shaft Lever - Brake End 1939-1957 Harley-Davidson Sidecars
$38.50

Colony #2080-4 Front Brake Caliper Mounting Allen Kit 2000-2007 Harley-Davidson FX/FL - Chrome Plated
$18.28

Colony #8812-16 Rear Brake Drum Bolt Kit 1966-1978 Harley-Davidson Sportster - CAD Plated
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Colony #9632-5 Rear Cast Wheel Rotor Allen Screw Kit 1979-1991 Harley-Davidson FX/FL 1979-1996 XL - Chrome Plated
1 review $11.14

Colony #3663-10 Disc Rotor Allen Screw and Nut Kit - Chrome Plated - 1979-1991 Harley-Davidson XL FX (Spoked Wheel)
$15.44

Colony #9741-2 Front Brake Cable Adjuster 1950-1971 Harley-Davidson Big Twin 1971-1972 FX 1952-1972 XL - Chrome Plated
1 review $17.02

Colony #8831-10 Disc Brake Rotor to Hub Screw & Nut Kit 1978-1983 Harley-Davidson FXWG - Chrome Plated
1 review $16.01

Colony #2603-3 Custom Brake Line Banjo Bolt 10mm x 1.00 2008-Up Harley-Davidson Touring 2006-Up VRSC - Chrome Plated
1 review $15.64

Colony #2303-3 12mm Brake Line Allen Banjo Bolt 2004-Up Harley-Davidson Sportster - Chrome Plated
$15.64

Colony #3571-10 Disc Brake Rotor Allen Screw Set 1978-1982 Harley-Davidson FX XL
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Colony #2720-6 Rear Brake Shoe Pivot Stud and Cup Assembly 1938-1957 Harley-Davidson Big Twin - Parkerized
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Colony #2326-3 Brake Arm Anchor Stud Kit 1935-1952 Harley-Davidson KL/WL/WLA/WLC - Parkerized
$7.45

Colony #2206-10 10mm Copper Brake Line Banjo Bolt Crush Washers OEM 41731-82A - 10 pack
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Colony #2190-3 Brake Line Banjo Bolt 3/8-24 Thread Harley-Davidson OEM# 41747-82A - Chrome Plated
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Colony #3425-10 Disc Brake Rotor Bolt Kit Harley-Davidson 1973-80 FL Rear 1973-74 FL Front 1973 FX XL Front OEM 41198-73
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Colony #2925-10 Disc Front Brake Rotor Torx Screw Kit 2014-Up Harley-Davidson Touring Models - Chrome Plated
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Colony #2466-5 Oversized Brake Drum Wheel Mounting Bolt Set - 1936-1972 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead/Panhead/Shovelhead - Parkerized
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Colony #9739-2 Front Brake Cable Adjusting Screw 1941-1948 Harley-Davidson Big Twin 1941-1957 45 Servicar - Chrome Plated
$20.65

Colony #8409-4 Rear Brake Cross Shaft Nut & Lock Kit 1930-1957 Harley-Davidson Big Twin - Chrome Plated
$18.46

Colony #8794-10 Disc Front Brake Rotor to Hub Torx Screw Kit 1984-Up Harley-Davidson FXST/FXWG - Chrome Plated
$18.43

Colony #8739-10 Disc Brake Rotor Buttonhead Bolt & Nut Kit Harley-Davidson FL/FX/XL - Chrome Plated
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Colony #8738-10 Disc Brake Rotor Bolt & Nut Kit Harley-Davidson FL/FX/XL - Chrome Plated
1 review $16.38

Colony #3533-3 Front Brake Cable Clip 1950-71 Harley-Davidson FL FLH
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Colony #9106-8 Rear Brake Caliper Anchor Arm Bolt Kit 1973-1983 Harley-Davidson FL/FX - Chrome Plated
$17.05

Colony #2341-5 Front Brake Rotor Button Head Mounting Kit 2006-Up Harley-Davidson Dyna - Chrome Plated
$16.93

Colony #8866-8 Sprocket Cover / Master Cylinder Mounting Kit Acorn Head 1986-Up Harley-Davidson - Chrome Plated
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Colony #3448-5 Disc Brake Rotor To Hub Allen Screw Kit 1974-77 Harley-Davidson FX XL
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