WARNING

Inspect brake pads for wear at service maintenance intervals. If you ride under adverse conditions (steep hills, heavy traffic, etc.), inspect more frequently. Excessively worn brake pads can lead to brake failure, which could result in death or serious injury. (00052a)

NOTE

The master cylinder cover specifies correct brake fluid.
When adding or changing brake fluid, use only the type specified for your motorcycle.
Use only Harley-Davidson D.O.T. 4 HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID (Part No. 99953-99A).
Do not mix D.O.T. 4 with D.O.T. 5 brake fluid.

1.	Refer to Maintenance Scheduling → Regular Service Intervals → Regular Service Intervals: 2010 Trike Models . Check brake pads and brake discs for wear at proper intervals.
2.	Check the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoirs at proper intervals.
3.	If level is low, clean dirt and debris from reservoir cover before removing. NOTE If the brake system is not leaking, there should not be a need to add fluid. If the fluid level is low, the pads are probably worn and need to be replaced. By replacing the pads, the fluid level will rise.
	NOTICE DOT 4 brake fluid will damage painted and body panel surfaces it comes in contact with. Always use caution and protect surfaces from spills whenever brake work is performed. Failure to comply can result in cosmetic damage. (00239c) WARNING Contact with DOT 4 brake fluid can have serious health effects. Failure to wear proper skin and eye protection could result in death or serious injury. If inhaled: Keep calm, remove to fresh air, seek medical attention. If on skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. If irritation develops, seek medical attention. If in eyes: Wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eye lids held open. If irritation develops, seek medical attention. If swallowed: Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Contact Poison Control. Immediate medical attention required. See Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for more details available at sds.harley-davidson.com (00240e)
4.	Add D.O.T. 4 HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID (Part No. 99953-99A) if necessary.

Harley-Davidson has provided your new motorcycle with the optimum brake pad friction material available. It is selected to give the best performance possible under dry, wet and high operating temperature conditions. It exceeds all regulatory requirements currently in effect. However, during some braking conditions you may experience noise. This is normal for this friction material.

WARNING

Brakes are a critical safety component. Contact a Harley-Davidson dealer for brake repair or replacement. Improperly serviced brakes can adversely affect brake performance, which could result in death or serious injury. (00054a)

See Figure 1. Visual inspection of brake pads can be made without removing the caliper. View the lower area of each caliper with a flashlight.

WARNING

Perform routine scheduled brake maintenance. Lack of maintenance at recommended intervals can adversely affect brake performance, which could result in death or serious injury. (00055a)

WARNING

Always replace brake pads in complete sets for correct and safe brake operation. Improper brake operation could result in death or serious injury. (00111a)

For front brake, the brake pad friction material should measure at least 0.4 mm (0.016 in).

For rear brakes, the brake pad friction material should measure at least 1.27 mm (0.050 in).

NOTE

If the thickness of the brake pad friction material is less than specified, the pads must be replaced immediately.
Always replace brake pads in pairs. If rear brake pads are worn, replace brake pads for both rear wheels.

1	Front brake
2	Rear brake

Figure 1. Brake Friction Material