As brake pads begin to wear in, the parking brake pedal will move further when the parking brake is applied. Inspect and adjust the parking brake:
- At regular intervals. Refer to Maintenance Scheduling → Service Records.
- Periodically after extensive rear brake usage.
- After replacement of rear brake pads or other rear brake service.
NOTE
The following inspection and adjustment procedures can be used to adjust the parking brake between service intervals. For regular service intervals, see a Harley-Davidson dealer or service manual for complete maintenance instructions.
Inspection
- Park vehicle (with normal load) on a steep incline. Turn ignition switch to OFF and shift transmission into first gear.
- Apply front brake and cover rear brake pedal with right foot.
- See Controls and Indicators → Parking Brake → Parking Brake. With the left foot, firmly push down the parking brake pedal until it cannot be pushed any further. The brake gives a number of clicks before reaching its maximum position.
- With parking brake applied, release the front brake and gradually pull in the clutch lever.
- The rear brakes should hold securely and the vehicle should remain still. See ADJUSTMENT to adjust parking brake as necessary.
Adjustment
| 1. | Place vehicle on a flat level surface. | |
| 2. | Release parking brake. Verify the vehicle moves easily when pushed by hand. | |
| 3. | See Figure 1. Pull the boot back. Loosen jamnut. | |
| 4. | Push the parking brake pedal to the first click. Attempt to roll the vehicle. a. If some resistance is felt, go to next step. b. If wheels turn freely, release parking brake and lengthen adjuster. Check and repeat until resistance is felt. | |
| 5. | Push the parking brake pedal two more clicks to the third click. Vehicle should not move when pushed. If wheels turn, release parking brake and lengthen adjuster. Check and repeat until wheels will not turn. | |
| 6. | Release the parking brake pedal. Verify vehicle moves freely. NOTE Apply a coat of grease to the adjuster threads to ease future adjustments. | |
| 7. | Hold adjuster and tighten jamnut to . Torque: 8.1–13.6 N·m (72–120 in-lbs) Parking brake adjuster jamnut | |
| 8. | Install the boot over the adjuster. | |
| 9. | See INSPECTION to check performance of the adjusted parking brake. |
| 1 | First notch |
| 2 | Jamnut |
| 3 | Adjuster |
Figure 1. Parking Brake Adjustment