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Old 06-26-2016, 05:36 PM
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New owner of a 2014 Fat Bob with only 1200 miles on it. When I apply the from brake there is a loud Buzzzzzz until I release the brake. Is this normal or do I need to have my dealer look at it? I don't know any other way to describe it other than it sounds like someone is buzzing in an answer on a game show.
 
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Normal. Slotted rotors, and all that...
 
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Old 06-26-2016, 06:19 PM
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Yerp... Pads passing over the holes on your rotor. I like the sound, it lets me know all is well up front.
 
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totally normal
 
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Thanks guys... Had me worried there was an issue
 
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You hear this sound over your engine?
 
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I do... Zero % throttle, and my Bassani pipe is quiet. I hear it on a friends FXR as well.
 
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Gets even worse with floating discs and sintered pads...
 
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You hear this sound over your engine?
At slower speeds, zero throttle, yep
 
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Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ
You hear this sound over your engine?
Absolutely. Coming to a stop at a stop sign as soon as I pull the front brake I hear bzzzzzzzz until I release it. It's almost mechanical sounding. I swear people on the sidewalk could hear it.
 
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