Harley M8 Softail:- EBC Sintered Brake Pads "Upgrade" !

[@billjackson-mk7fw]

Excellent job Sir and all the attention to little details like a surgeon.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much Bill.

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Elementry stuff, as you said, mate. But very important nevertheless. It's the brakes after all. They haul you down form speed. Hope your sintered pads won't be noisy. Happy rides, even if it's autumn, Günter/Nürnberg

[@ObsessiveCarDetailer]

and that's why we all love Delboy's Garage. What a great video. Thank you👍

[@esprit_d_escalier]

I find your videos extremly helpful, but there is one little thing that bothers me. Are you using copper paste on the screw threads? I was taught not to grease the threads with anything unless the book tells to do so. A lubricated thread can supposedly break if tightened to the specified torque. What do you think about this? (please excuse my bad english)

[@rickrogers2649]

LOL loved the impact wrench powered fingers ! Surgical precision as always Del. I see EBC brake pads showing up in car repair videos of late. I didn't even know they made products for 4 wheelers. Many thanks Del and Penny ! Blessings to you both. ❤👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah I think these pads are proven the world over, I use nothing else now in any of the bikes, they brake better by a long way and the extra cost is negligible! Have a great week there Rick, be safe, D&Px

[@MyINNOVAMotorcycling]

2:12 😂❤

[@robertwolf3006]

Love the air rachet sounds 😂👍🏻🤠🇺🇸

[@tinks43]

Definitely got you’re moneys worth out of them 👏🏻 I’ve got to do service & pads & discs all round on the van 🙈

[@Moonfleet41]

Ooh, pricey, i did my car a year ago, not a happy day in the walet aye !

[@flyinggyros9745]

I like your sound effects.

[@Dude_Virus]

EBC are really good.. I find them better than brembo pads also. I now use the EP variant of EBC

[@allenhuling598]

Excellent refresher, thanks D & P!! Have a good, safe week!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Allen, you too!

[@shaunglendinning]

Great segment Dell! Appreciated as always.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Shaun..Glad you enjoyed it mate..!

[@joelane4670]

It’s soooo nice to have everything you need to work on the bikes! Awesome job as usual!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, money invested in tools and equipment comes back to you in saved garage bills.. Thanks for your kind support.

[@CabinGuy]

Excellent video, thank you! Well explained and great visuals.

[@MrBoehol]

I change to Sintered EBC on my Sportster 2004 . It was i big differens .From very bad to less bad brakes .LOL. Thanks for upload. Cheers.. Bjorn Sweden.

[@_______-]

Video work on this was dead impressive.

[@johnfrayne6421]

“If in doubt, swap them out” loved that Del 😂👏

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing mate, better safe than sorry aye!

[@brettdavis80]

EBC’s site indicates you can use EPFA296HH pads too on the softail, at least it is listed as a valid part for a 2022 Harley Heritage that I own. Have not changed the fronts on my Harley yet but soon. I have used the front FA***HH pads on a 2003 Suzuki Bandit 1200, and am currently using the front FA pads on a 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000.

[@Dude_Virus]

Yes you can use EP variant... I am using those on my sportster as well as my PanAm.

[@gerardcullen5131]

Nice job Del/Penny i have just done the rear pads on my bike mine where at about 20%left ready for the road now

[@Moonfleet41]

Good job mate, great to keep it ship shape aye!

[@Goldwing1500rider]

I just replaced my 1986 1100 Honda shadow. It was near dead end. Did exactly you did. But replaced fluid while at it. I have duel front brakes though. Perfect job on filming though!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, dual calipers always last longer than single for obvious reasons... thankfully my brake fluid was ok, I checked it on the recent service.

[@yorkspielvogel4772]

perfect instruction as always, thanks a lot!

[@Moonfleet41]

You're very welcome!

[@kerm9807]

Another great video Happy Happy Monday 😊

[@Enrique2k52]

Brilliant, Thank you!!

[@stephenalbright6961]

Gotta love EBC double H pads

[@grosbeakmc]

Hi Del and Penny - great video! An elementary skill but very well explained and demonstrated. Thanks! Take care, dear friends. Ride well and be safe.

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it, basic maintenance, but so important aye? Have a great week there and thanks for all your support, it's appreciated! D&Px

[@rebel_ltz]

Last time I did the exact same job I had to do it twice because a few days after the first time one of my fork seal blew and the pads got fork oil on them. It wasn’t possible to degrease them to a safe level so I got a new set of pads.

[@Moonfleet41]

Good move mate, you can use IPA to clean them even if you have to soak them for a short while, but nothing's as good as replacing with new ones.

[@rebel_ltz]

@@Moonfleet41IPA? I never knew, amazing!

[@cocolopo691]

from Buenos Aires Argentina, like every video you give us, excellent, I work with the same methodology, I take the time necessary to do the best job possible, thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for your kind words, I find that it's always worth taking the best care you can to do the best job possible and they'll give you the best performance possible!

[@rsbharley4766]

Hi Del & Penny, hope all is well. Nice video and job well done mate, you got your moneys worth out of them pads. Enjoy the last part of your week and stay safe. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate👍, yeah, little surprised they went so quickly, but seems they're non branded pads, certainly not sintered, and a single disc always chews pads out quicker than twin aye.. Enjoy your week too mate and stay safe.

[@danieletugnoli8636]

I think oem are Nissin ones

[@tennesseebound6597]

5K and the front brakes pads are shot already? You must be a beast of a rider on that thing 😂 I know this video was just on replacement pads but the brake fluid looked like it was starting to get dark, Im surprised you didn’t at least check the moisture content. Great video my friend!😊

[@Moonfleet41]

If you caught the recent 5k service video I did, that's where I determined the pads were worn out, in that video I did indeed check the front, and rear, water content... both safe at just 1%... will change the fluid after the winter!

[@malcolmbennett3555]

nice job y'all...........minor question; when applying the anti-seize do you ever use a small brush rather than what looks like a cotton bud that may transfer fibers?

[@follow_the_money_trail]

I just apply a thin smear with my finger.

[@savinggracechurch4112]

Yeah, it's a potential life saver of a video, and I loved the inclusion of the crusifix. A nice touch, Del and Penny. Loud pipes may save lives, but Jesus Christ saves souls! 😎

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you liked it Marc, and thank you so much as always for your support, D&Px

[@jerryokeeffe9886]

Good video pal, breaks are important they need to done right

[@Moonfleet41]

Very true mate, you can't take too much care of your brakes!

[@paulwhittaker606]

Excellent as usual

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks again!

[@pauldavis8421]

Great video Del ! Good common sense tips as always that may save your life ! 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Paul.👍

[@craigroberts4865]

Another class video 👌🏾

[@michalisphotiou8865]

My Iron XL 883N 2017 model has double NN pads only back. When i change the front pads about 24.000km i put them double NN EBC break pads but they kept whistling, I did about 4.000 kilometers and the noise didn't go away, So I had to put it in the middle category EBC break pads. Τhe rear wheel was original Double NN pads. I replaced it because they were also squeaking and I had to constantly rub them with sandpaper 600. Ι put the middle category again and everything stopped. I know that the middle category gets fewer kilometers, but the noise is also terrible.

[@REKLESSWOLVES1]

My Nan always said. `` I don`t care what anybody tells you, you should always copper slip / grease the back side of your brake pads, it stops disk squeak`` 😂😁

[@Moonfleet41]

Wait...You got your Nan to fix your bike?... Thats cool.. proper bloke !

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Disk squeak?? I’m deaf here… doesn’t bother me!! Lol I do put little there!! 😊

[@Cueballproductions1149]

Just done my front pads on busa quick question best way to stop pads making a rattle sound every time I hit a bump in road copper grease on bk of pad I’ve heard ?

[@REKLESSWOLVES1]

@@Moonfleet41 😂 true story Del i swear LOL

[@wobblysauce]

A little bit of soapy water and a bit of elbow grease, are simple things that make you feel good to do.

[@Nifilheimur]

Recently replaced the pads on my 2000 Road King from some high performance pads that would lock up the front wheel way too easly. Put on standard pads that give far better feel but they squeal like pigs now... Should i put some copper paste on the back of the pads or?

[@killerdublin]

Hey Del saw some comments on putting copper grease on the back of the pads. I always do that. I hate squeaks. But am I over doing it. Is the copper grease necessary. Has the technology changed since I started doing break pads back in the 80s. It is a pain lubing up the back of the pad because you obviously have to be very careful. Also that lube on the back of the pad is going to pick up and hold extra road dirt. What's your thoughts. If you think its not necessary I will give it a miss on my next break change. You haven't steered me wrong yet.

[@Moonfleet41]

You talk about the 80's mate, I haven't had brake squeal on a bike of any kind in many years, so not something I have to deal with... certainly since using these pads it seems to have been eliminated.

[@kiwigrandtours]

Great video , I just checked mine on same bike as yours mine has done 26000.k and front pads are fine..? Wonder why yours wore so quickly 🤔

[@Moonfleet41]

And they are the original factory pads in your bike are they? At 26k?

[@kiwigrandtours]

@@Moonfleet41 Yes original pads ...I do use both front and back brake alot at the same time ..

[@richardhartley7094]

👍👍

[@simon0721]

Nissin Caliper = Metric Hardware

[@Moonfleet41]

Exactly..!

[@willwye410]

Only 1mm of pad left after 6000 miles? Is that because Harley persist with only fitting a single disc to some of their heavier bikes? Or did your OEM pads have less braking material than the replacement EBC pads? I know my bikes OEM spec Brembo pads are a lot thinner than EBCs. It will be interesting to see how many miles you get out of your EBCs.

[@Moonfleet41]

Single disc, heavy bike (as you said), i ride it quite hard, and mostly 2up, ..plus, they appear to be unbranded pads.. so no idea.. im also interested to see if these last longer..!

[@danieletugnoli8636]

Imo they last longer... maybe could scratch your disk a bit more... but nothing to be concerned of

[@RenegadesGarage]

Another cool video Del. Great tips as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you buddy..Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danieletugnoli8636]

Hi... i would like to know your prof opinion about upgrading stock compensator and cam plate on M8..... i read many things... my opinion is many of them are trying to lure you in unnecessary purchases

[@Moonfleet41]

Why do you feel you need this "upgrade" mate... in what way is your M8 lacking to make you search for improvements ?

[@danieletugnoli8636]

@@Moonfleet41 nothing at all... bone stock... unmolested... only interested in your opinion about that upgrades 'cause many folks think stock compensator and cam plate are faulty.... and in my opinion they are not...

[@danieletugnoli8636]

Btw... since many years i am used to mount EBC double h sintered pads... sensible improvement over stock...

[@tommylitchfield3450]

Del, I knew you had strong fingers, but I never knew they were air-powered! That can either make scratchin' your backside go really quickly, or it could go horribly wrong! Be careful!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Aha, The windy fingers don't usually work, but after a chilli burito for lunch, they're in full swing..lol!

[@paulregner5335]

Was there no white board message this episode, or did I suffer a mini-stroke and miss it? 🤔

[@Moonfleet41]

No, I don't always do one, depends on the mood on the day!

[@Сергей495]

Привет а что это за смазка была для резьбы?😮 Я мажу фиксатором резьбы типа loctite

[@Moonfleet41]

Don't use Loctite on brake pad pins, better to use an anti-seize compound.

[@richardhartley7094]

Got your moneys worth out of them😁

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, bit close for comfort TBH.. but got away with it..lol!

[@andyjrichie6709]

Great video as per, when I take front pads out for a maintenance check, I normally just spray clean with brake cleaner, and if pads are OK to replace, I personally scuff them up, would that be ok

[@Moonfleet41]

Big old wives tail there mate.. scuffing up old brake pads doesn't make them work any better, they'll polish off again within a few brake pulls, and you're only scratching away pad material and accelerating thier wear to run out sooner.. better time investment is changing the brake fluid on time and keeping the caliper pistons spotlessly clean so they never jam up..!

[@skyhill4279]

Always enjoy your videos Delboy, many thanks. Why did HD use metric fasteners on their bikes for certain items? Even if the component is made in a foreign country surely they should insist on imperial fasteners etc? I've came up against that on my 95 FLSTN on certain components...a real pain if you chew up a socket head bolt! Keep the videos coming sir! 🇮🇲

[@Moonfleet41]

Looked on the inside of that little shiny spring plate... says "Nissin" stamped in tiny letters..!! i guess that answers it.. they source brake components from Japan becasue they're cheaper than making them in the USA. and possibly better quality.. so if cost is the reason, i imagine insisting on SAE fasteners would bump that up..!

[@Moonfleet41]

Oh and BTW, Harley have a stoopid habit of discontinuing thier best bikes for no apparent reason.. Softail Springer, Night Train, Dyna Wide Glide, The Sportster..etc etc... but IMHO.. the "Deluxe" is not only thier coolest current bike.. but one of the coolest they ever made... want proof.. Google a 1958 Duo Glide, squint.. and tell me it's different.. Pure class mate !

[@skyhill4279]

@@Moonfleet41 got to admit bud, it's a beautiful bike no argument and with that lovely looking shovel engine! 🇮🇲

[@danieletugnoli8636]

They use metric fssteners 'cause it's cheaper for them to not mod the calipers... that are for metric bikes... that's true for Nissins or Brembos

[@skyhill4279]

@@danieletugnoli8636 yeah got Nissins and Brembos on my Speedmaster and would expect them to be metric. I'm that used to my Ironhead XLH being all imperial so I made a few mistakes when working on my Evo when I first got her. Ride safe! 🇮🇲

[@joelane4670]

I love that jack!..Jack! Haha

[@loddude5706]

Considering how much tax & profit is made on the fuels we're forced to use for road transport, wouldn't it be nice if the various powers-that-take saw fit to provide their 'captives' with free brake components for life*, as some form of safety-driven 'thank you'. (Following any deaths in your family, please return any part-worn or usable brake components to the Ministry of Brainless Clawbacks, Cheapside Mansions. SW1* . . . Y'all : )xx

[@Moonfleet41]

Hang on.... "Powers-that-take".... Say "Thankyou" !!!!!! That has to be your funniest line yet sir...😂😂😂 !

[@loddude5706]

I've been at the Lucozade again . . .