Motorcycle Brakes
V-Factor Motorcycle Parts
18 Spoke Black Stainless Steel Brake Rotor - 11.5 inches - Rear - Replaces Harley-Davidson OEM #41789-92/41797-00
$89.95
Performance Machine
Replacement Sintered Brake Pads for Performance Machine 125x4R/137 x 4B Calipers
$65.23
Cycle Standard
Deluxe Chrome Motorcycle Brake Light Switch Harley-Davidson 1937-1957 Knucklehead Panhead Flathead OEM #72004-39
15
$28.73
Colony
#9818-5 Rear Disc Brake Rotor Torx Bolt Kit 1997-Up Harley-Davidson W/Cast Wheel - Chrome Plated
18
$15.13
Drag Specialties
Sintered Front Brake Pads 84-99 H-D XL 84-94 FXR 91-98 Dyna 84-99 FLT/FLHT/FLHS/FLHR/FLTR/FXST/FLST/FXWG 88-99 FXSTS
$42.00
Goodridge
7/16-24 inch Single Banjo Bolt - Chrome
5
$7.95
Colony
#9807-10 Rear Rotor To Hub Torx Bolt Kit 1992-Up Harley-Davidson XL/FLT/Softail - Chrome Plated
2
$21.12
V-Factor Motorcycle Parts
18 Spoke Stainless Steel Brake Rotor - 11.5 inches - Front - Replaces Harley-Davidson OEM #44136-92/44156-00
1
$65.40
Cycle Standard
Brake Pedal Pad 1965-Up Harley-Davidson FL OEM #36956-65TA
$24.28
Goodridge
1/8 inch NPT to -3 Fitting - Chrome
1
$9.95
Lowbrow Customs
Brake Caliper Anchor Rod - 4 inch - Black
1
$57.87
Lowbrow Customs
Brake Caliper Anchor Rod - 4 inch - Chrome
$57.87
Unity Manufacturing
Rear Brake Caliper Bracket for Swingarm Harleys - 10" Rotor - 3/4" Axle - Raw
$115.00
Goodridge
Long 90 Degree Tube Adapter - Chrome
$27.95
Mid-USA
Caliper Shim Kit
$11.99
Goodridge
3/8-24 inch I.F. to AN3 Fitting - Ebony
4
$7.95
Goodridge
Straight 7/16 inch Banjo Fitting - Ebony
2
$15.95
Drag Specialties
Organic Rear Brake Pads L1987-99 H-D XL 91-98 Dyna Glide 84-97 FXR 84-E87 FXST/FLST
$31.19
Goodridge
S Double Bend Tube Adapter - Chrome
2
$22.95
V-Factor Motorcycle Parts
18 Spoke Black Stainless Steel Brake Rotor - 11.5 inches - Front - Replaces Harley-Davidson OEM #44136-92/44156-00
1
$81.95
Colony
#8409-4 Rear Brake Cross Shaft Nut & Lock Kit 1930-1957 Harley-Davidson Big Twin - Chrome Plated
$20.31
Drag Specialties
Sintered Front Brake Pads 2008-17 H-D FXD/FXDC/FXDB/FXDL/FXDF/FLD/FXDWG 08-14 FXS/FXSTB/FXSTC/FLS/FLSTC/FLSTF/FLSTN/FXCW/FXCWC/FLSTFB
$39.67
The Ultimate Stop: Motorcycle Brakes & Components
Your motorcycle's brake system is the most critical safety and performance feature on your bike. From the calipers that provide the squeeze to the smallest hardware bits, every component matter...
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Motorcycle Brakes FAQ
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.