How to change rear brakes on a 2001 low rider

hi,
your brake disc is bent or the old brake pad worn to the metal and has spoilt the disc , is either you resurface disc or replace the disc.

Harley changed back to DOT 4 but I don't remember what year. Look on the top of the master cylinder cover and it should tell you which to use. If it's not on one of the covers, look on the other one, front or rear brake. I think your's does use DOT 5.

Good Luck
Steve

One of the brake light switches, (front or rear) is most likely stuck or defective. To troubleshoot, locate the rear brake light switch and disconnect one of the wires, (either one). If the brake light goes out, replace that switch, if it doesn't, the problem is most likely at the front brake switch. Wiggle the front brake lever in and out to see if the brake light goes out. If not, it could be the switch or a worn out lever or, brake lever and switch housing are not properly seated together.

To remove the factory equipped brake caliper, remove the two bolts that hold the caliper in and lift it off to the pads and caliper support bracket.