80' Intruder Brake Replacement

[kawabunga43]

I have a 1980 Intruder that needs the brake pads replaced.  Can anyone give me the step by step instruction to do it.  Thanks........

[kawabunga43]

Ok, maybe not step by step instructions.  But a little help.  No one has changed the pads on their sled before.

[Trucker]

If you just look at the brakes you should be able to figure out how to take them off and change the pads. Its really not that hard to do.

[mswyka]

We don't change brake pads very often, but I can remember the change out being a little fussy - particularly if you don't want to disassemble the drive train.  The trick is often getting the pads to stay in place while you try to get it bolted back up.  I have resorted to using RTV on the back side of the pads to hold them in place.  I also believe that you will need to be able to slide your brake disk - something that it may or may not want to do depending on the condition of the jackshaft.  I will take a look in the manual to see if there is a step by step guide - Nope, the manual does not seem to have a step by step guide, but it does include a good exploded view of the chaincase and brake caliper.  If you are a supporting member you should be able to check that out in the manuals section of the site.

[jimvw57]

The Intruder manual says to glue the solid side down. If you look at the brake caliper removal, it touches on pad replacement.

[kawabunga43]

Thanks guys. .. thats what I was trying to figure out. Whether I had to take the chaincase and jack shaft out.