Tri Glide rear brakes

[CincyMike]

Just wondering what to expect on rear brake pads? How many miles you are getting before replacing? Mine was worn enough at 4250 miles to ruin the rotors. I don't hear any noise while braking but seen heavy brake dust last 200 miles I rode it. Dealer contacted factory for warranty repair but HD factory declined. I'm concerned there is another issue that caused this wear. Dealership thought this was too early & sent pictures to HD. anyone had any similar rear brake issues or early pad wear.

[rhino 2]

Just wondering what to expect on rear brake pads? How many miles you are getting before replacing? Mine was worn enough at 4250 miles to ruin the rotors. I don't hear any noise while braking but seen heavy brake dust last 200 miles I rode it. Dealer contacted factory for warranty repair but HD factory declined. I'm concerned there is another issue that caused this wear. Dealership thought this was too early & sent pictures to HD. anyone had any similar rear brake issues or early pad wear.

Welcome to Trike-Talk........Mike........Sounds way too soon....?..

[ultrafxr]

Had right at 30k on my 2018 TG when I traded it for my 2020 with no issues and original brake pads all the way around. Got 7k on my 2020 and no issues. Something is wrong that caused this. No brake pad should be worn and rotors warped at 4k.

[OLBLU]

Sounds like your parking brake is dragging. Do you let it "snap" up when releasing? It's the only way to ensure proper release.

[FuzzyWuzHe]

I've got 22k on my 14, just checked the brakes last week, still looking good.

[Jack Klarich]

What year are we talking about here for the record? There are several reasons for premature brake wear, the biggest factor is incorrect adjustment of the parking brake. Your mileage is low for any major problems unless a mechanical issue is at fault. Keep us informed and report back. Good Luck

[rhino 2]

What year are we talking about here for the record? There are several reasons for premature brake wear, the biggest factor is incorrect adjustment of the parking brake. Your mileage is low for any major problems unless a mechanical issue is at fault. Keep us informed and report back. Good Luck

2013.....Tri-Glide......According to His profile...And only 4250....Miles?....

[Jack Klarich]

2013.....Tri-Glide......According to His profile...And only 4250....Miles?....

2013 models had a rear master cylinder problem concerning the piston not returning

This could cause a low pedal and fast wear of the rear brakes. Harley never did issue a recall but they should have knowing this problem reared its ugly head

[prariepilot]

2013 models had a rear master cylinder problem concerning the piston not returning

This could cause a low pedal and fast wear of the rear brakes. Harley never did issue a recall but they should have knowing this problem reared its ugly head

I wish I had known this years ago - the rear master cylinder problem. Had to replace the rear rotors and pads at ~7K miles. I assumed it was because of improper parking brake adjustment, so I removed the parking brake. Stealer got $900 to replace what they screwed-up! I've done ~37K miles since with only one pad change at 42K.

[Jack Klarich]

I wish I had known this years ago - the rear master cylinder problem. Had to replace the rear rotors and pads at ~7K miles. I assumed it was because of improper parking brake adjustment, so I removed the parking brake. Stealer got $900 to replace what they screwed-up! I've done ~37K miles since with only one pad change at 42K.

Harley has been real good @ hiding some problems over the years, this puts the learning curve on us the riders. Shameful way to run a billion dollar business IMO

When it comes to braking there should be NO gray areas and truth should be out in front. Like I always told my customers, it matters not how your machine runs, if you cant stop you better stay home

[ultrafxr]

Harley has been real good @ hiding some problems over the years, this puts the learning curve on us the riders. Shameful way to run a billion dollar business IMO

When it comes to braking there should be NO gray areas and truth should be out in front. Like I always told my customers, it matters not how your machine runs, if you cant stop you better stay home

It is amazing to me the chit Harley gets away with. No auto company could come close to the stuff that slides by Harley. I can only assume it is because their volume large as it is in the motorcycle world is insignificant in the much larger automotive world and it just doesn't percolate up to the powers that be who could do something about it. Doesn't make it right and I agree it is shameful the way they obfuscate and deny leaving it to the customer to foot the bill for their screw ups.

[Gorilla]

i also suggest ebc pads for the 13. mine has 62k i took the factory pads off at 5k. installed ebc and have changed them at 25 to 30 k. just did again before going for the fall ride in the smokies. i also still had pad left when changed both times

[Jack Klarich]

i also suggest ebc pads for the 13. mine has 62k i took the factory pads off at 5k. installed ebc and have changed them at 25 to 30 k. just did again before going for the fall ride in the smokies. i also still had pad left when changed both times

#1 on EBC pads, I changed my OEM Harley pads @ 20,000 miles not because they were worn out (they could have gone a lot more miles) I have never liked HD brakes. They are always noisy and hard on rotors. The EBC IMO are a cut above

[rhino 2]

It is amazing to me the chit Harley gets away with. No auto company could come close to the stuff that slides by Harley. I can only assume it is because their volume large as it is in the motorcycle world is insignificant in the much larger automotive world and it just doesn't percolate up to the powers that be who could do something about it. Doesn't make it right and I agree it is shameful the way they obfuscate and deny leaving it to the customer to foot the bill for their screw ups.

When you haven't any Competition you can get away with that shit, If Indian AKA Polaris read this forums and made their own Trikes with out the nagging problems that because of being the only game in town Harley doesn't have the need to change they 'Indian would have a home run... ...

[prariepilot]

#1 on EBC pads, I changed my OEM Harley pads @ 20,000 miles not because they were worn out (they could have gone a lot more miles) I have never liked HD brakes. They are always noisy and hard on rotors. The EBC IMO are a cut above

+1 on EBC pads. Got two complete front and rear sets on the shelf now for future use!

[CincyMike]

My trike is a 2018, I forgot to update my profile, traded. In the ‘13 for a new ‘18 leftover

[PosseRider]

congrats

[rhino 2]

My trike is a 2018, I forgot to update my profile, traded. In the ‘13 for a new ‘18 leftover

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[Rollin Thunder]

#1 on EBC pads, I changed my OEM Harley pads @ 20,000 miles not because they were worn out (they could have gone a lot more miles) I have never liked HD brakes. They are always noisy and hard on rotors. The EBC IMO are a cut above

Morning or afternoon Jack lol.

So where can I get those EBC break pads from.

Can you get them for the front an back also ?

Thanks Jack..........................Rick

[Jack Klarich]

Morning or afternoon Jack lol.

So where can I get those EBC break pads from.

Can you get them for the front an back also ?

Thanks Jack..........................Rick

Hi Rick, yes you can get front and rears from J&P and Denis Kirk

I use J & P, it is an 80 mile ride each way from my house