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verify operation of the brake lamp. Turn ignition switch ON. Pump brake foot pedal to Test ride motorcycle. If brakes feel spongy, bleed the system. See BLEEDING BRAKES in the Softail Models Service Manual. 1WARNING 1WARNING After repairing the brake system, test brakes at low speed. If brakes are not operating properly, testing at high speeds can cause loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00289a) NOTE Avoid making hard stops for the first 100 miles (160 km). This allows the new pads to become conditioned to the brake 3 5 Figure 2-7. Rear Brake Pad Orientation

Test brake system: 1 Inner brake pad Outer brake pad Two tabs Single tab Curved portion

20. a. b. discs. s0648x2x 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

brake disc. Curved portion (5) must face rear of motorcy-
See Figure 2-7. Orient new inner brake pad (1) against

to rotate pad forward into caliper. Hold brake pad against brake disc and rotate rear wheel Install pad pins until pins snap into place with an audible click. Do not fully tighten. Pump rear brake pedal to move inside pistons out until they contact inner brake pad. Pry between outer pad and brake disc to push pistons into bores. Use a putty knife with a wide thin stiff blade to avoid scoring or scratching the brake disc. Verify that inner pad (1) is captured between brake disc Completely remove pad pins to free outer brake pad. Note the orientation of the outer brake pad. Orient new outer brake pad (2) against the brake disc. Curved portion (

HOME 7. cle. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. and pistons. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 22.6 Nm). 18. pads. 19. 2-12