Front brake rub
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Stage II
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Front brake rub
Hello folks. Quick question about an 04 FX Springer. It seems like the front brake pads sit a little too tight on the rotor. At slower speeds you can hear them rubbing, especially while turning. When I squeeze the brake just a touch, but not enough to engage the brake, the rubbing sound stops. I can also see the marks on the front rotor a lot more than on the rear. Any suggestions?
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Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Polygamy Plains, Utah
RE: Front brake rub
Basically it's just the chatter of the pads against the disc. There's nothing wrong with it. Actually I think I would be more concerned if I didn't hear it at low speed. It would probably mean that the piston was rectracting TOO much. I talked to the mechanic about it when I first got my Train. It's normal. Relax.. get your knees in the breeze.
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From: South Carolina
RE: Front brake rub
ORIGINAL: FatBoy2five0
every harley I know of the brake pads rub , just part of the HD charm, not a problem
every harley I know of the brake pads rub , just part of the HD charm, not a problem
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Galveston, Tx
RE: Front brake rub
Yep...my Sporty did it and my Heritage does it too. I have been told that going to a floating rotor will make the rub go away...I remain skeptical, however.
Think maybe I got the "rub & squeel option" from the MoCo?
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: North Texas
RE: Front brake rub
I used to think something was wrong up front on my Heritage too, I was sitting at the dealer one Saturday waiting on mine to get some service and every bike that rode is was rubbing up front.
Seems to be Normal Harley.[8D]
Seems to be Normal Harley.[8D]