performance, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00054a)
Perform routine scheduled brake maintenance. Lack of
maintenance at recommended intervals can adversely
affect brake performance, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00055a)
Be sure wheel and brake caliper are aligned. Riding with a
misaligned wheel or brake caliper can cause the brake disc
to bind and lead to loss of control, which could result in
death or serious injury. (00050a)
Harley Davidson has provided your new motorcycle with the optimum brake pad friction material
available. It is selected to give the best performance possible under dry, wet and high operating
temperature conditions. It exceeds all regulatory requirements currently in effect. However, during
some braking conditions you may experience noise. This is normal for this friction material.
1. See Brake Friction Material. Check the brake disc as it spins. The disc should run true in
the brake caliper.
2. Measure the thickness of the brake pad friction material.
3. Refer to Minimum Brake Pad Friction Material Thickness. If the brake pad friction
material is at the minimum thickness or less, replace the pads. Always replace brake pads in
pairs. See a Harley Davidson dealer.
Minimum Brake Pad Friction Material Thickness
in mm
0.016 0.4
