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Old May 7, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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Default Brake Squeal my 09 FXSTC
After about 800 mi on my 09 FXSTC the back brake squeals when im on it
Then from about 5mph to a stop there is this some what of a loud harmonic noise that I just hate. So to keep that from happening I let off the back brake and just use the front to slow to a stop. I had it at the shop for the 1000mi Svc and told them about it and they said its been a problem with this model that I would have to change the pads to MAYBE get it to stop. Not real happy with there answer!!! Anybody else have this issue or a fix??
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Old May 8, 2009 | 12:29 AM
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Pm calipers.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 05:38 AM
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It is most likely the pads making the noise. They should cover that under warr.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:31 AM
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Or just ride it some more until the pads wear in. It is a motor vehicle, after all.

There are also brake quieting sprays out there...
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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My 06 started doing the same thing then just recently stopped. I would tap the rear brake when it started making the noise and that seemed to stop it for awhile.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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Had the same problem with my front brake. Change to a softer pad and it helped. I put a floating rotor on a couple summers back and haven't heard much sqeaking at all.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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Get Lyndall pads, you will not be sorry!
 
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This is some what normal , the dust and drit may be the prob......it will work it's self out. Try tapping the rear brakes for time to time, this should help.
 
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Spray the caliper and pads down with some brake cleaner. Be carefull on the first ride, as it will increase your stopping distance untill dryed out.
 
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I think we're all missing an opportunity here. We need to embrace the theory that "squealing brakes save lives" - then we could all just live with it as though it serves a purpose. The rear brake on my Ultra squeals so bad it's freekin embarrassing when I roll to a stop in traffic - but NOBODY doesn't notice me.
 
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