front brake pads

[rone]

Do I have to drop the front wheel to replace front brake pads on my 2014 triGlide?

 

[rhino 2]

Do I have to drop the front wheel to replace front brake pads on my 2014 triGlide?

Ron.......Welcome to Trike-Talk......:clapping:..And ''No'' you don't...

 

[rone]

thanks I think

I tried but there seems to be a bolt head on the inside hitting the wheel. I didn't want to remove it for fear it will release brake fluid

 

[PosseRider]

Do I have to drop the front wheel to replace front brake pads on my 2014 triGlide?

welcome to TT . No just remove the calipers .2 bolts on each if I remember right.. Then as you slide them off the rotor, you may have to compress the pads a bit to tip off the rotor.

https://www.hdforums.com/how-tos/a/...replace-brake-pads-calipers-and-rotors-413910

 

[MDO]

I tried but there seems to be a bolt head on the inside hitting the wheel. I didn't want to remove it for fear it will release brake fluid

Try this link...it's on a 2014 non-ABS

 

[Jack Klarich]

I tried but there seems to be a bolt head on the inside hitting the wheel. I didn't want to remove it for fear it will release brake fluid

You have 2bolts @ the fork leg to remove the caliper, and 1 bolt @ the bottom of the caliper that hold the pads into the caliper. Look here, This is a RS caliper, #3, and #2 hold the caliper to the fork. #9 holds the pads to the caliper

 

[MDO]

A couple things I always do is loosen the fluid reservoir cover after covering your tank/paint. The reason is if the reservoir is full & you push the pistons back into the caliper, the fluid needs some where to go. It's a good time to suck the fluid out and wipe out the reservoir with a lint free cloth.

Do not touch the brake lever or you will suck air into the system.

After the bolts are removed, don't forget about the retaining clip. I use a small bungee or wire coat hanger to hold the caliper... don't let it hang by the hoses.

If you have compressed air available, cover your eyes and nose/mouth and gently blow the dust out. Let us know how it goes.

 

[Rogue1]

If you don't know what you're doing, leave it alone

 

[PosseRider]

Get a manual to guide you. Never to late to learn how to maintain your ride.