Brake Pads

Content Source: 2021 Indian Vintage Dark Horse / Indian Vintage / Indian Springfield Dark Horse Owner’s Manual (9939979 R01) > Maintenance Chapter

IMPORTANT

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Brake Pads

Inspect each front brake pad on both sides of the front disc. Inspect each rear brake pad on both sides of the rear disc. Replace brake pads when the thinnest point of the friction material

has worn to 1.0 mm. Please see your dealer for this service.

NOTICE

After replacing pads, allow up to 250 miles (500 km) of operation in urban driving conditions (not highway cruising) to allow pads to mate with new rotors. Brakes should be used frequently. During this time brake performance will be less effective. Avoid using brakes harshly unless in an emergency. Brake efficiency will gradually increase during this seating period.

When checking brake pad friction material thickness, check each brake caliper for dampness or stains from leaking or dried brake fluid. If inspection reveals signs of fluid leakage, do not operate the vehicle. See your dealer for service.

Front Brake Pad Inspection

Remove the two acorn nuts (if equipped) and one screw securing the protective caliper covers . Remove the covers.
Use an inspection mirror, positioned at the front side of the caliper, to view the friction material.
Reinstall the caliper covers (if equipped).

TORQUE
Acorn Nuts : 18 ft-lbs (24 Nm) Caliper Cover Screw : 84 in-lbs (9.5 Nm)

Rear Brake Pad Inspection

Position the motorcycle on the sidestand with the handlebars turned to the left.
Use an inspection mirror, positioned at the front side of the caliper, to view the friction material.