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Old 10-15-2010, 07:40 PM
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Question Front brake noise

I recently changed my front wheel and tire. I have a 2005 road king. When the bike is moving the front brakes make a sound like metal rubbing on metal. When I apply the front brakes the noise goes away. Had no noise before I made the change. I put about 50 miles on the bike since it started. I have no clue what is causing the noise. Anyone had a similar problem?
 
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Old 10-17-2010, 07:19 AM
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It could be a piston hanging up in the caliper which would require a cleaning with a shoe lace and some brake clean. Recheck the pads for the proper installation again too. Possibly a warped rotor would cause a rubbing noise.
 
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