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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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Default Front Brake noise

Is it normal for the break pads to rub on the rotor where the front break is fully relased? it doesn't drag, just makes a sound like a car does when the brake pad is wore out and rubbing on the rotor.

The dealer says it's normal, but it drives me nutts. Thanks for the help.
 
Old Oct 24, 2006 | 01:06 AM
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Default RE: Front Brake noise

Mine do it. Annoying, for sure
 
Old Oct 24, 2006 | 01:24 AM
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Pad to rotor contact is normal. The noise is normal for OEM pads. Switch to Kevlar pads and the noise will go away.
 
Old Oct 24, 2006 | 02:02 AM
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I also did the kevlar @ it got rid of the noise
 
Old Oct 24, 2006 | 02:12 AM
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When you get more miles on the bike, that noise will subside.
Mine used to do that, too.

12k and it seems to have quit.
 
Old Oct 24, 2006 | 02:39 AM
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I think I will be getting Kevlar pads real soon!! Thanks for the help guys. This forum is great!
 
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