Brakes rubbing?
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Brakes rubbing?
When I am cruising at slower speeds I can hear a noise that sounds like the rotor may be rubbing against the brake pad. It does not seem to be hurting anything and the brakes work great. I just wondered if this was common or If I should take a closer look into what is causing the sound.
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RE: Brakes rubbing?
This type of noise is fairly common for disk brakes.
For the sake of simplicity we’ll describe your brake calipers as being composed of two parts. The part that’s mounted to the fork, or swingarm, and the part that holds the piston and pads. When you apply pressure the piston slides on the mounted part via two pins. These pins may need a little lubrication. Also if the pads are getting thin then you may get some noise.
If this is the worst noise that’s coming from the bike then you’re in good shape.
For the sake of simplicity we’ll describe your brake calipers as being composed of two parts. The part that’s mounted to the fork, or swingarm, and the part that holds the piston and pads. When you apply pressure the piston slides on the mounted part via two pins. These pins may need a little lubrication. Also if the pads are getting thin then you may get some noise.
If this is the worst noise that’s coming from the bike then you’re in good shape.
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RE: Brakes rubbing?
Sometimes you can apply them hard and hold them tight when stopped. when u release them they will be quiet for a while.
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RE: Brakes rubbing?
OK, thanks guys! I will check to see if they need lubrication but It sounds like it is not a big issue either way. Thanks for the advice.
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