Replace rear break pad on 2002 softail night train

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you will need a putty knife a 12 point 1/4' socket loosen the two pad pins , remove master cylinder cover then with putty knife pry the inside back and pull the pins out enough so the pad will come out replace pad with the rounded edge pointing to the back,then tighten the pins down and press the brakedown a couple of times and repeat for the other pad. good luck

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To get the rear caliper off, remove the two torx head bolts. Lift the rear brake off of the caliper bracket. The pads and the anti-rattle clips remain in the bracket. Set the caliper aside but do not allow it to hang by the hose as this can damage the hose. Do not crimp the hose.

Look closely at the pads and the steel clips on either end of the caliper bracket to determine how they go on the bracket. Replace the pads and steel clips.

You must then compress the piston back into the caliper. I used either a large C-clamp or a large pair of slip joint pliers. Make sure you cover your caliper with something so as not to damage the paint. Compress the piston all the way back into it's bore.

Replace the caliper back down onto the caliper bracket being careful not to disturb the pads or clips. Reinstall the two bolts and torque to 20 foot pounds.

Slowly depress and release the rear brake pedal until you get a full firm feeling pedal. Test brakes before riding the bike. Improperly serviced brakes can cause serious injury or death. Make sure you have done the job correctly. Good Luck, Steve

SOURCE: how to replace rear brake pads on Harley softail

Remove any saddlebags or whatever might be in the way as to impede your access to the rear brake caliper. Remove the two bolts that holds the brake caliper in the caliper bracket. Set the caliper aside so that the hose is not crimped or the caliper is hanging by the hose. The hose can be damaged on the inside and cause the brake to fail to release.

Look at the pads and the anti-rattle hardware and see how it all fits into the caliper bracket. Once you know how it goes, replace the pads and hardware.

Now, you must compress the piston back into the caliper. I use either a large C-clamp or a large pair of slip joint pliers to compress the piston into the caliper. Use rags or thin strips of wood to protect the paint and finish on the caliper. Once you have the piston fully compressed, replace it on the caliper bracket while being careful not to disturb the pads or hardware. Insert and tighten the screws to 25 foot pounds of torque.

Slowly depress the rear brake foot pedal and release it. Continue to do this until you get a full firm pedal. Test the brakes before you ride the bike. Failure to test for proper braking action prior to riding the bike can lead to severe injury or death. Make sure you do this job correctly.

Good Luck
steve

SOURCE: Hello, I'm changing rear break pads on my softail

I'm going to attach a photo to this solution. The bolts you are taking out hold the caliper together. You don't want to take these out to simply replace the pads. If you're rebuilding the caliper, you'll have to split the caliper to get the pistons out. But, just to replace the pads. You'll see two pins (#35 on the pic) that run across the between the two halves of the caliper. These pins hold the pads into the caliper.

First you must use a large screwdriver to pry the old pads apart. You must get the pistons seated fully down into the caliper. Once you get the pistons seated, drive these pins out to the rear of the caliper. Lift the pads out and drop the new pads in with the fiber side towards the rotor. Do not put the pads in with metal to metal. Don't laugh, i've seen it done before. Then install on pin, install the spring plate that holds the pins in and the brake pads tight, and finally the last pin.

Since you broke the torque on the bolts that hold the caliper together, make sure they are tight. You may have to bleed the brakes as well. Make sure you have a full firm brake pedal and test the brakes to make sure they work before riding the bike.

SOURCE: rear belt replacement 2002 heritage

Replacing the rear belt on your Softail is quite a job. In order to do this, you must pull the entire primary drive system. That includes, the outer cover, the compensator sprocket, clutch assembly, starter, exhaust system (to get to the starter) and the inner primary. Then, you must take the rear wheel off, and then the swingarm has to come out. If you have to pull the front belt pulley to check the pulley for wear in the splines or to replace a leaky seal, you'll need some special tools in addition to the torque wrenches that you'll need to do everything else with. It is a major job. That's why it's not a cheap job if you have it done at the dealership. If you decide to attempt the job yourself, I strongly suggest that you purchase a service manual and read up what needs to be done and how to do it.

Good Luck
Steve