Motorcycle Brakes
Mid-USA
Caliper Shim Kit
1
$9.59
$11.99
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
$30.58
Colony
#2313-10 10mm Copper Brake Line Banjo Bolt Crush Washers Harley-Davidson OEM #41732-04 - 10 pack
5
$14.52
Goodridge
7/16 inch Copper Crush Washers - 6 Pack
4
$8.95
Lowbrow Customs
Caliper Shim 6-piece Stainless Steel Kit - Stainless Steel
$10.00
Cycle Standard
Sintered Metal Front Disc Brake Pads for 2004-2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster Models OEM #42831-04
7
$40.68
Colony
#3741-4 Banjo Brake Caliper Bleeder Bolt 2008-Up Harley-Davidson Touring 2006-Up VRSC - Chrome
$19.80
Cycle Standard
Master Cylinder Gasket Harley-Davidson OEM #45012-72
14
$6.09
Colony
#3594-1 Handlebar To Fork Cable Guide Cover 1949-1960 Harley-Davidson Big Twins 1958-1960 Servicar
$16.94
Cycle Standard
Sintered Metal Disc Brake Pads for Harley-Davidson Sportster Models - 2004 & Up Rear OEM #41300053
$33.46
Colony
#8831-10 Disc Brake Rotor to Hub Screw & Nut Kit 1978-1983 Harley-Davidson FXWG - Chrome Plated
1
$16.01
Colony
#2314-10 12mm Copper Brake Line Banjo Bolt Crush Washers Harley-Davidson OEM #41743-04 -10 pack
1
$14.52
Goodridge
Replacement Brake light Banjo Bolt Boot
4
$3.95
British Standard
Triumph Brake Rod Adjuster Nut 1/4"-28
$26.52
British Standard
Brake Arm Pivot Pin - Triumph 500 650 750
5
$21.29
Colony
#2600-2 Brake Caliper Bleed Screws 1983-2004 Harley-Davidson Big Twin 1983-2003 XL - Chrome Plated
4
$10.29
Colony
#8409-4 Rear Brake Cross Shaft Nut & Lock Kit 1930-1957 Harley-Davidson Big Twin - Chrome Plated
$20.31
Goodridge
S Double Bend Tube Adapter - Ebony
$19.95
Colony
#7820-4 Rear Brake Cross Shaft Nut & Lock Kit 1930-1957 Harley-Davidson Big Twins - CAD Plated
$17.92
Colony
#3742-4 Banjo Brake Caliper Bleeder Bolt 2008-Up Harley-Davidson Touring 2006-Up VRSC - Black Oxide
$16.83
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.