Brake Question...
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 267
Likes: 0
From:
Brake Question...
When going over 40mph and applying my front brakes I hear what sounds like a gurgling sound or maybe a slurping sound I can't decide which fits better, but anyways it doesn't happen unless I am going over 40mph and the braking does not seem to be effected at all. The brakes still work fine there are no dead spots, there doesn't seem to be any air in the line as there is no loss of brake pressure at all.
I am just curious if anyone has had this happen to them or if they have any clue as to what might be causing it.
Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.
I am just curious if anyone has had this happen to them or if they have any clue as to what might be causing it.
Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.
Banned
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,706
Likes: 7
From: Woodstock, Ont , Can
Sounds like the noise from the rotor when you apply the front brake. Air being trapped between the pucks and disc at each slot location. Similar sound like when you blow on a small toy fan blade. Funny, I havn't heard mine do that for a year or so.
Ron
Ron
May our Moderator Rest in Peace
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 11,386
Likes: 35
From: Rochester, NY
I wouldn't bother worrying about it, its very normal.
But if your really bugged about it you can do one of two things, or both.
First you can change the brake pads for better ones, like Lyndell.
But even that's no gurantee its going to go away.
Or get louder pipes so you won't be 'able' to hear it anymore.
But if your really bugged about it you can do one of two things, or both.
First you can change the brake pads for better ones, like Lyndell.
But even that's no gurantee its going to go away.
Or get louder pipes so you won't be 'able' to hear it anymore.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 5,257
Likes: 6
From: Leander Texas
I wouldn't bother worrying about it, its very normal.
But if your really bugged about it you can do one of two things, or both.
First you can change the brake pads for better ones, like Lyndell.
But even that's no gurantee its going to go away.
Or get louder pipes so you won't be 'able' to hear it anymore.
But if your really bugged about it you can do one of two things, or both.
First you can change the brake pads for better ones, like Lyndell.
But even that's no gurantee its going to go away.
Or get louder pipes so you won't be 'able' to hear it anymore.
May our Moderator Rest in Peace
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 11,386
Likes: 35
From: Rochester, NY
Very good, I couldn't think of a good way to describe it, but that's a pretty good description.
BTW my bike hasn't done it, that I can remember in some time.
So it may just go away as the brakes 'break in'.
Unless it still there and just got buried under the engine noise courtesy of my BR pipes.
BTW my bike hasn't done it, that I can remember in some time.
So it may just go away as the brakes 'break in'.
Unless it still there and just got buried under the engine noise courtesy of my BR pipes.
Banned
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,706
Likes: 7
From: Woodstock, Ont , Can
As the back edge of the holes eventually develop slight radius on the trailing edge from use the sound will go away. Air is not trapped enough to make the sound. Slight grooves from use helpl channel air too. You have 3 choices. If you completeley understand how this works you can modify that area of the rotor. (not recommended). Put more miles on it and it will modify itself , or wear earplugs in the mean time.
Ron
Ron
Last edited by rbabos; May 12, 2009 at 07:28 PM.
Trending Topics
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 4,984
Likes: 8
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 267
Likes: 0
From:
Well the funny thing is these are not new brakes, they are already well worn in, I did just have new tires put on so maybe that upset the balance on them or something, but either way knowing that I am not the only one that has a bubble blowing break system is rather comforting. Thank you all for your replys
