1k mile maintenance feedback/question
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My front brakes on my Fat bob make a kind of noise when applied. Back brake is silent thought. Never noticed brake noise on my old Honda, but then again its braking system was probably more sophisticated.
If it only makes a noise when braking, sounds normal to me. The pads will slightly rub against the discs when not applied. I would go for a ride and deliberately not touch the brake. If you feel the disc is hot then they are binding, if its cold then they are fine.
If it only makes a noise when braking, sounds normal to me. The pads will slightly rub against the discs when not applied. I would go for a ride and deliberately not touch the brake. If you feel the disc is hot then they are binding, if its cold then they are fine.
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My back rubs too. Put the bike on a lift and see how they act when U spin the wheels.
HD replaced them at 15k service,,, after i got home I measured the old pads and they were less than 1/2 wore out. Got hosed on that one.
I still have the org front pads on the bike with 30k and I use 75% front brake..
my local INDY or I will do the brakes from now on....
going with lyndall's next change.
HD replaced them at 15k service,,, after i got home I measured the old pads and they were less than 1/2 wore out. Got hosed on that one.
I still have the org front pads on the bike with 30k and I use 75% front brake..
my local INDY or I will do the brakes from now on....
going with lyndall's next change.
Last edited by oct1949; Oct 8, 2010 at 12:01 PM. Reason: added
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