This video reviews how to maintain your Harley Trike rear brake pads. This video reviews the brake pad and rotor specs for replacement. Bob LaRosa shows us how to remove the pads and notes that the disc brake function is similar to the other Touring models with a master cylinder and brake fluid. He will remove the retaining clips and loosen the caliper retention bolts that retain the brake pads. As always, work clean and keep track of the parts you remove and how you removed them.
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