Rear brake dragging
Thread Starter
|
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,577
Likes: 138
From: South of Dallas Area, Texas
Rear brake dragging
My rear brake is dragging slightly on the Fatty. Starts to squeal slightly until I tap the brake. It stops for a few and then starts up again.
Whats the deal? Help?
 \\;
THanks MikeM
 \\;
 \\;
Whats the deal? Help?
 \\;
THanks MikeM
 \\;
 \\;
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 5,257
Likes: 6
From: Leander Texas
RE: Rear brake dragging
Yep, that is normal because they used a springer caliper on the rear (old stock). Mine had brake dust because of that and now that i went with pads that dont they squeak.
Thread Starter
|
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,577
Likes: 138
From: South of Dallas Area, Texas
RE: Rear brake dragging
I just washed them down with brake cleaner. I will see how that works. They only have about 1200 miles on them.
 \\;
Thanks MikeM
 \\;
 \\;
Thanks MikeM
 \\;
Thread Starter
|
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,577
Likes: 138
From: South of Dallas Area, Texas
RE: Rear brake dragging
Apparently I have a brake dust thing going on. I cleaned the caliper and pads with brake cleaner today and it appears to have stopped squealing. A quick spray seems to have done wonders.
Now if I can figure out whats up with the rear brake light switch I will be all set.
MikeM
 \\;
 \\;
Now if I can figure out whats up with the rear brake light switch I will be all set.
MikeM
 \\;
 \\;
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 5,615
Likes: 9
From: Escondido, CA
RE: Rear brake dragging
The squeel is probably from the caliper hitting the back of the brake pad. When new pads are installed you need to grease the metal side of the pad that contacts the metal calipers. Then put a small film of grease on the two pins that hold the pads in place. That will stop the squeeks.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
martinfxdx
Frame/Suspension/Front End/Brakes
1
Jul 13, 2008 07:52 AM
