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Aug 10, 2006 | 04:18 PM

dsuppa

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From: South Plainfield, NJ

Small squeak

When riding for a little while my fron brake has a little squeak but no problem stopping, when I stop only using it, but when I add the rear brake in with it the squeak goes away, is this normal or could there be a problem with the front brakes?

Aug 10, 2006 | 04:54 PM

XL OCD

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RE: Small squeak

Both my Sportsters have done that. Makes my Honda riding buddies laugh. [:@]

Aug 10, 2006 | 05:50 PM

dsuppa

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RE: Small squeak

OK, cool I was really worried something was wrong with the bike already, and I couldnt ride it....phew

Aug 10, 2006 | 06:32 PM

oldgeezer

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RE: Small squeak

Every once in a while, really shower down on the brakes a couple of times at about 40 MPH or so. This will seat the pads and elimate the squeaks. Make sure you do it while keeping the front wheel straight and don't lock the brakes. Be very careful.