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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 09:04 PM
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Got a question for you guys, I had a brake noise that was getting louder on my front brakes. So I ordered new pads. Changed them out now it's horrible loud. What can it be? Running mammoth 21 with matching rotors. Please help?
 
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Is it a squeal or a rattle or what kind of noise?
 
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Squeal sorry should have said that. If I brake hard it's not bad but slow easy brake man it's horrible
 
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It's most likely oscillating (vibration) of the pad. They make some stuff (anti-squeal) you put on the backside of your pad to stick it to the caliper pistons that will stop it but sometimes it will come back after a while. I can't really recommend any certain product but try searching youtube for "fixing squealing motorcycle brakes" and that might get you on the right track.
 
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Thanks I'll look it up.
 
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