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.

Harley-Davidson Sportster Colony Motorcycle Brakes

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Colony #8793-5 Disc Front Brake Rotor to Hub Torx Screw Chrome 84-up FX FXR XL FLT
10 reviews $14.52

Colony #9807-10 Rear Rotor To Hub Chrome Torx Harley XL FLT Softail OEM 43567-92
1 review $18.24 $19.20

Colony #3449-10 Disc Rear Rotor To Hub Screw and Nut Kit 1979-91 Harley-Davidson FX XL 1981-84 FL Spoke or Cast
1 review $15.73

Colony #3571-10 Disc Brake Rotor Allen Screw Set 1978-1982 Harley-Davidson FX XL
$15.43

Colony #3192-16 Parkerized Rear Brake Drum Bolt Kit Harley Davidson K KH XL 52-65
$15.44 $16.25

Colony #3270-10 Rear Rotor to Hub Screw and Nut Kit 1992 - Up Harley-Davidson XL FLT Softail Dyna Glide
$12.71

Colony #3269-5 Rear Disk Brake Rotor Screw Kit 1997 - Up Harley-Davidson All Models
1 review $10.29

Colony #8739-10 Disc Brake Rotor Buttonhead Bolt & Nut Kit Chrome Harley FL FX XL
2 reviews $16.38

Colony #2600-2 Brake Caliper Bleed Screws Chrome Harley Big Twin 83-04 XL 83-03
3 reviews $10.29

Colony #3448-5 Disc Brake Rotor To Hub Allen Screw Kit 1974-77 Harley-Davidson FX XL
$7.87

Colony #3291-2 Brake Cable Clevis Clamp and Nut 1949 - 1971 Harley-Davidson EL FL FLH , 1971 - 1972 FX, 1952 - 1972 K XL, 1951 - 1971 45's Servicar OEM # 45216-49
2 reviews $9.68

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

Colony #2601-2 Brake Caliper Bleed Screws Zinc Harley Big Twin 83-04 XL 83-03
2 reviews $8.47

Colony #3258-2 Brake and Shifter Shaft Bushings 1952 - 1978 Harley-Davidson K KH XL XLH XLCH Sportster
2 reviews $14.52

Colony #3409-4 Zinc Plated Spacers- 4 pack Harley-Davidson OEM # 5983W
$10.89

Colony #9600-5 Disc Brake Rotor to Hub Chrome Allen Screw Kit H-D FX 74-80 XL 74-77
$10.76

Colony #3195-2 Chrome Brake Caliper Bleeder Screws 2004 - Up Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 2015 - Up Softail OEM # 42827-04
1 review $10.29

Colony #3518-2 CAD Plated Front Brake Lever Clevis Pin 1952-72 Harley-Davidson K KH XL 1971-72 FX 1951-57 Servi-car
$7.57

Colony #3517-2 Parkerized Front Brake Lever Clevis Pin 1952-72 Harley-Davidson K KH XL 1971-72 FX 1951-57 Servi-car
$7.57

Colony #3330-3 Brake Rod Clevis Pin Kit 1952 - 1974 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL
2 reviews $4.24

Colony #3484-4 Front Brake Cable Adjuster 1955-72 Harley-Davidson KH Sportster
1 review $20.90 $22.00

Colony #3196-2 Zinc Plated Brake Caliper Bleeder Screws 2004-Up Harley Sportster XL OEM 42827-04
$8.47

Colony #2081-3 Rear Brake Caliper Mounting Chrome Allen Bolts Harley FX FL XL 2000-07
$14.89

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
1 review $13.31

Colony #3599-7 Front Wheel Brake Cable Tube Clamp 1952-E1958 Harley-Davidson K KH XL XLH XLCH
$13.31

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
2 reviews $19.85 $20.89

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