How to install a brake rotor on a Harley?

Bob shows how to remove the front tire and install a custom rotor. He removes the brake pads with the caliper still on the fork as not to damage the caliper. He carefully removes the caliper bolts, notes size and location and tells us to wrap the caliper so it does not ding the fender or caliper when we gently set it aside.

How to get that stubborn brake rotor to come off quick?

If this doesn’t work and you see threaded holes then put a M8 X 1.25 bolt into each hole and tighten till it pops off. Loading…

How do you remove brake pads on a Harley?

He removes the brake pads with the caliper still on the fork as not to damage the caliper. He carefully removes the caliper bolts, notes size and location and tells us to wrap the caliper so it does not ding the fender or caliper when we gently set it aside. Off comes axle as he notes spacer location and Mark helps remove the wheel.

How do you replace a brake rotor at Advance Auto Parts?

You may need to compress the caliper piston in order for the caliper to slide back on the rotor. Use a c-clamp or caliper spreading tool—borrow one for free at your local Advance Auto Parts. If you use a c-clamp, position the clamp on an old brake pad and the back of the caliper’s piston, then tighten.

What should I do if my brake rotor is stuck?

Sometimes, this can be as simple as merely pulling it off. However, if the rotor hasn’t been replaced in a long time, it may be stuck by corrosion, dirt and rust to the wheel hub and be difficult to remove. You may need to tap it with a hammer and a wooden block to loosen it.

Where do you remove the rotors from a car?

These are in the center of the hub or knuckle on the axle or spindle. You may, for example, need to remove a metal dust cap, cotter pin or un-clinch a keyed flange and/or castle nut, and bearing to allow the rotor to be removed. Be careful to not get dirt in the bearing.

You may need to compress the caliper piston in order for the caliper to slide back on the rotor. Use a c-clamp or caliper spreading tool—borrow one for free at your local Advance Auto Parts. If you use a c-clamp, position the clamp on an old brake pad and the back of the caliper’s piston, then tighten.

What to use to fix rusted brake rotors?

Remember to use WD-40 or PB B’laster spray if the bolts are rusted on the caliper. You can use a hammer to impact around the stuck bolt to loosen it as well. Note: Some caliper fasteners require special tools when removing, such as star wrenches or Allen wrenches.

Is it worth it to replace brake rotors?

Read on to see the tools, time, and steps needed when replacing brake rotors. Mechanics used to recommend having rotors “turned” to meet spec again, but the price of rotors has come down quite a bit, to a point where many machine shops will no longer turn them.

What to use to remove brake caliper fasteners?

Note: Some caliper fasteners require special tools when removing, such as star wrenches or Allen wrenches. You can quickly tell when you look behind the caliper and see the two bolts. Next, unbolt the caliper from the two bracket bolts on the steering knuckle.

What’s the best way to remove a disc brake rotor?

If you’re using a hand wrench, use perceived effort, which means applying about 11 pounds of effort to a wrench held 4″ from the bolt. Use a clean rag and isopropyl alcohol to wipe both sides of the rotor surfaces. Reinstall the wheel on the bike.

Can a park tool be used to remove a rotor?

After all the bolts are safely out, remove the rotor. If the rotor came with new bolts, check them for an aerobic threadlocker. If the bolts have no threadlocker, you can use thread prep such as Park Tool TLR-1 inside the hub rotor mounting holes.

How do you remove a rotor from a mower?

Remove the rotor by turning the spindle nut counterclockwise with the adjustable wrench. Then pull the rotor from the hub assembly. Some models could have cotter pins, or secondary nuts in the center of the rotor. With the spindle nut removed, the rotor comes free easily.

Can a brake rotor be removed from a car?

Remove the brake rotor. Sometimes, this can be as simple as merely pulling it off. However, if the rotor hasn’t been replaced in a long time, it may be stuck by corrosion, dirt and rust to the wheel hub and be difficult to remove. You may need to tap it with a hammer and a wooden block to loosen it.

How to remove a brake drum that is stuck on?

Watch how to remove a brake drum that is stuck on. I go through the steps so anyone can remove their drum brake. In this case the drum adjuster was stuck so first try to get it off by wiggling back and forth. Then spray penetrating oil to remove rust between the drum and the seat. Then hit it with a hammer hard.

Can a caliper be removed from a brake line?

Note that if you remove the caliper from the brake line, the brakes will begin to leak fluid out and get air in the lines, and will need to be bled after the repairs to remove the air. If necessary, loosen and remove the caliper mounting bracket bolts. In some vehicles, the brackets that the caliper was secured to can prevent removal of the rotor.

How do you replace the brake pads on a car?

Place the replacement brake pads into the caliper mounting bracket. Install the new brake pads in the caliper. They should easily slide in, though, if your original brake pads were held in place with a retaining pin, you’ll need to replace this at this point. Be sure to wipe away any excess lubricant from the pads.