Brake dust?
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Road Warrior
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From: Wall,NJ
Brake dust?
This is the first HD I have owned. I have noticed a large amount of brake dust on my rear wheel. Is this normal? I prefer to ride my bike more than sit there and clean her, but I have heard that the brake dust can cause the finish on the rear wheel to corrode and pit. As I said, I don't like having to clean her all the time, but I do like for her to look nice too. I have the 105th Anniversary colors on my Fatty and notice a large build-up of brake dust on the rear fender as well. Is this normal and should I replace the stock pads with a better pair? Info always appreciated
Road Master
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From: Peoria, AZ
"I don't like having to clean her all the time, but I do like for her to look nice too." There's the dilema, then. If you don't keep it reasonably clean (no power washing) with periodic polishing the rims will eventually show signs.
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Road Warrior
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From: Wall,NJ
I just want to know if there is an alternative (aftermarket) brake pad that doesn't put off as much dust. And is it normal for there to be that much brake dust all over the rear of my bike?
Road Master
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From: Venice, FL
My bike has the same charachteristic. Brake dust front and rear. I usually clean the bike up a bit after every ride, so a few shots of quick detailer on the wheels is usually all that's needed. Once a month a polish with Mother's Mag and Aluminum polish, and they look great.
Oh, the stock brakes are good [not great] and quiet. So far.
Oh, the stock brakes are good [not great] and quiet. So far.
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Road Captain
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From: Lake Grove N.Y.
I have a deluxe with white wall tires. I changed my pads to the lyndall z plus pads and now have minimal dust ,if any. They stop better then stock.They are rotor friendly meaning they don't grind in.The only thing you need to watch out for is if you get caught in the rain they dont stop good at all.We all try not to ride in the rain but we all get caught in it.you just have to brake hard.
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From: pottsville,pa
When putting new pads on I try to take easy on the brakes the first 100 miles or so. Usually 40-50 light stops to break the pads in. If not the pads won't cure right and you will get a lot of brake dust & the pads won't last very long.