2000-2007 Roadking/Ultra/Big Twin 4 piston caliper brake service

[Dave63]

You can put an old brake pad in the caliper and hold the pistons back with one handle end of a pair of pliars. Insert the handle in the the caliper to hold the pistons/psd back, in the middle, between the two pistons that you want to come out.

Not sure if you saw this or not....

2000-2007 Big Twin 4-piston front brake caliper service TUTORIAL.

[Nitro882]

I didnt see that. Thanks...i didnt have my pads out that is why i was asking about holding back. Thanks again for your help

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[GotGold]

Dave.. thanks for the brakes!! Just got back from the garage, did as you said the only thing is I don't have a damn 12 1/4!! 4 socket sets and no 12 point.. so I did the cheater version. Pulled caliper, put pads together and worked one piston at a time, cleaning as much as possible. It took more time but I have known there was too much travel on my fronts since day one. Not anymore. I will do it right the next time, also by keeping the pads together I could work it with a screw driver and not nick em. Thanks!! BTW if ya put the wife's tooth brush through the dishwasher gets it real clean with no effort.

[Tom31w]

Originally Posted by GotGold

BTW if ya put the wife's tooth brush through the dishwasher gets it real clean with no effort.

Now, that's funny...


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[Tom31w]

Originally Posted by GotGold

the only thing is I don't have a damn 12 1/4!! 4 socket sets and no 12 point.. so I did the cheater version.

I had a hell of a time finding a 12 point 1/4" socket, Harbor Freight, nope... Fastenal, nope... Autozone, nope... finally went to sears and they had one.

[Tom31w]

Dave,

Thanks for the tip, the difference is like night and day! Took a few miles to get used to the improved braking.

[GotGold]

Originally Posted by Tom31w

I had a hell of a time finding a 12 point 1/4" socket, Harbor Freight, nope... Fastenal, nope... Autozone, nope... finally went to sears and they had one.

I don't know what brand it is, but I walked into my local auto parts place.. turns out one of the guys there rides too and needed one so he ordered a few... I bought the last one.

[webco2]

Originally Posted by GotGold

BTW if ya put the wife's tooth brush through the dishwasher gets it real clean with no effort.

Your bad, really bad...

[alii1959]

Well, followed the advice in this thread. Wow, maybe two fingered braking. Further, I noticed that before I got the bike, it would seem that only one pad was doing most of the left side braking. I will keep an eye on this. Thanks a lot!!!

[alii1959]

Yep, two fingered braking!!! Went for a short ride yesterday. After a few miles a lot more confidence in the braking. Was able to carry more speed into corners and scrub it off easily without drama!! Thanks again!!