Curing the annoying disc brake squeal Almost everyone has experienced disc brake squeal at one time or another. What causes this? It's simply a high frequency vibration that creates a harmonic between the caliper body or piston and the back of one or more brake pads (just like vocal cords). It usually occurs often at lower speeds as... Read more

Some facts about brake fluids. DOT 5 brake fluid is a silicone-based fluid and is not compatible with DOT 4. It is also less suitable than DOT 4 for ABS systems, because of its higher compressibility. DOT 5.1 brake fluid is a low-viscosity, high-temperature fluid compatible with DOT 4 and DOT 3. Its low viscosity makes it... Read more

From Dunlop Tires It is essential tire/wheel assemblies be balanced before use and rebalanced each time the tire is removed or replaced. Unbalanced tire/wheel assemblies can vibrate at certain speeds, and tire wear will be greatly accelerated. All Dunlop street tires should be installed with the yellow balance dot at the valve.... Read more

Required tools : http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/bills985/brakes1.jpg One ¼ inch twelve point socket for the pad pins One ten millimeter twelve point socket holds the caliper halves together One ... Read more

HD DOT 5 Brake Fluid is sold with the following disclaimer: "Fits all models (except '05-later Touring models, '06-later VRSC™, Dyna®, Softail® and '07 Sportster® models) HD DOT 4 Brake Fluid is sold with this disclaimer: "Fits '05-later Touring and '06-later VRSC™, Dyna® and Softail® and '07 Sportster® models.". DOT 5.1... Read more