REAR BRAKE CALIPER KIT
J043602007-04-05
GENERAL
Kit Number
42047-08
Models
For model fitment information, please see the P&A Retail Catalog or the Parts and Accessories section of www.harley-davidson.com (English only).
Additional Parts Required
WARNING
Rider and passenger safety depend upon the correct installation of this kit. Use the appropriate service manual procedures. If the procedure is not within your capabilities or you do not have the correct tools, have a Harley-Davidson dealer perform the installation. Improper installation of this kit could result in death or serious injury. (00333b)
NOTE
This instruction sheet references Service Manual information. A Service Manual for your model motorcycle is required for this installation and is available from a Harley-Davidson Dealer.
Brake pad and pad pins are not included with this kit. If it is necessary to replace worn or damaged parts, kits which include these parts are available for purchase separately from a Harley Davidson dealer.
Kit Contents
See Figure 1 and Table 1.
REMOVAL
WARNING
To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-) battery cable before proceeding. (00048a)
  1. Refer to an appropriate Service Manual to disconnect the battery cables, negative (-) cable first.
  2. Refer to an appropriate Service Manual to remove the rear brake caliper and brake pads.
  3. Refer to an appropriate Service Manual to inspect the brake pad and pad pins. Replace worn or damaged parts as necessary.
INSTALLATION
1. Refer to an appropriate Service Manual to install the rear brake caliper.
2. Refer to an appropriate Service Manual to bleed the brakes.
WARNING
Connect positive (+) battery cable first. If positive (+) cable should contact ground with negative (-) cable connected, the resulting sparks can cause a battery explosion, which could result in death or serious injury. (00068a)
3. Refer to an appropriate Service Manual to connect the battery cables, positive (+) cable first.
4. Refer to an appropriate Service Manual to test the brakes.
SERVICE PARTS
Figure 1. Service Parts: Rear Caliper Assembly
Table 1. Service Parts Table: Rear Chrome Brake Caliper Kit
Item
Description (Quantity)
Part Number
1
Piston kit, includes (2) rear caliper pistons
42344-08
2
Screw, bleeder
44400-00
3
Cap and plug, tapered
44147-87A
4
Body
Not Sold Separately
5
Bushing
Not Sold Separately
6
Decal
44338-00
7
Boot, dust
Not Sold Separately
8
Bushing
Not Sold Separately
9
Spring kit
42347-08
10
Seal kit, includes (2) piston rear caliper seals
42346-08
Figure 2. Service Parts: Chrome Brake Caliper Kit Mounting Hardware
Table 2. Service Parts Table: Rear Chrome Brake Caliper Kit
Item
Description (Quantity)
Part Number
1
Pin, slider
44183-08
2
Pin assembly, brake pad
44188-08
3
Pin, slider
44186-08