85flt Rear Brake Service

[bagger08]

Model Harley 1985 FLTC

This is a one of a kind Rear Brake Assembly.

1. Pads are worn and must be changed
2. I have pulled the old pads off the bike.

Question:
Is there a workable technique to replace pads without removing the
rear tire and axle?

I have read all the posts regarding the cleaning and servicing.

I am attaching a picture of this particular rear brake system
along with an exploded parts list of the brake components.

Thanks Jerry

 

[TQuentin1]

Question:
Is there a workable technique to replace pads without removing the
rear tire and axle?

Jerry,

I can not do it on either of my bikes - '91 Dyna and '03 UC. Not tough to drop the wheel though. And that will give you a chance to repack the bearings.

TQ

 

[hobo55]

Take the wheel off and do the bearings. If you ever went through the pain of the bearings freezing to the axel you'd check them daily. Don't ask why I know.