Brakes Squealing.............
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Cruiser
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Brakes Squealing.............
Posted this on the "Tech Forum" for wheels tires and brakes, but no replies. Not for a Softail, but I am sure is relevant to some, so perhaps, as this forum is always most helpful, perhaps,(and friendly, lick lick!!!!!!!) someone might have some suggestions.......................THANKS.
Hi All,
New to this side of forum as I have Evo Softail, but a pal asked me to pick your brains.
He has a 2007 Road King and recently fitted SBS pads to front and rear. No problems with rear, but front squeal a lot when breaking.
Ok from speed, but when nearly stopped they squeal and grind quiet badly.
He removed them, cleaned them up and re-greased rear of them, but no different. Checked all the bolts etc, nothing obvious.
Any input appreciated.
Cheers.
Tony.
Hi All,
New to this side of forum as I have Evo Softail, but a pal asked me to pick your brains.
He has a 2007 Road King and recently fitted SBS pads to front and rear. No problems with rear, but front squeal a lot when breaking.
Ok from speed, but when nearly stopped they squeal and grind quiet badly.
He removed them, cleaned them up and re-greased rear of them, but no different. Checked all the bolts etc, nothing obvious.
Any input appreciated.
Cheers.
Tony.
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Tony, i have a 2012 Ultra and mine does tha same, but it is the rear. took it in to the stealer ship. they couldn't find anything wrong. they replaced the rear break pads and within a week same thing. i figured just the soul of my scooter talking to me... it is what it is.... kinda thing
Road Master
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I've heard this issue time and time again, my neighbor put some sort of super duper pads on and it now sounds like a school bus when he stops..OEM pads and rotors just plain work, last a good time and generally don't have noise issues if that's all that have ever been used. Get a new OEM rotor and put HD pads on and I'll wager there will be no more noise or chatter problems.
Ds
Ds
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Take the pads off and bevel the leading edge of it. That should take care of the squealing. Oh and you could also gently "scuff up" the surface of the pad and disk, then follow the break-in procedures for your pads. Hope this helps.
John
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Tony, i have a 2012 Ultra and mine does tha same, but it is the rear. took it in to the stealer ship. they couldn't find anything wrong. they replaced the rear break pads and within a week same thing. i figured just the soul of my scooter talking to me... it is what it is.... kinda thing
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Cruiser
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Wow............
Two days on other forum and not a word................few hours here and loads of input, bloody fantastic all you EVO people.
Thanks to all and will pass on words of wisdom to pal.
Cheers.
Tony.
Two days on other forum and not a word................few hours here and loads of input, bloody fantastic all you EVO people.
Thanks to all and will pass on words of wisdom to pal.
Cheers.
Tony.
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