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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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I have an 06 1200C.I've been getting a loud,low groaning noise when I apply the breaks.Any advice?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 08:47 AM
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Sounds like its time for break pads.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 09:03 AM
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There's still about 70% left on the fronts.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 09:14 AM
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Are they Glazed?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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Mine were doing that. (It is very dusty out here in the southwest.) I spray brake cleaner down in there when it starts.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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Get louder pipes, you wont hear brake noise or engine noise.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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I have a 06 1200L with 2,000km on it, the front brake makes noise once in a while, is it time for brake pads? LOL
Come on, your neighbor will only complain about exhaust noise not brake.

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Sounds like its time for break pads.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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Same problem here... [&:]
 
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Default RE: Front break noise

I have the same problem and my pads are less than a year old. I have dual discs on the front and I'm wondering if one set is braking more than the other and maybe that is the cause. It doesn't pull any, and it stops great.....just loudly. Hopefully we will find out how to fix it. In the meantime, when I want to brake quietly, I'm using my back brakes or just dragging my heels.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 12:13 AM
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I have the same problem and my pads are less than a year old. I have dual discs on the front and I'm wondering if one set is braking more than the other and maybe that is the cause. It doesn't pull any, and it stops great.....just loudly. Hopefully we will find out how to fix it. In the meantime, when I want to brake quietly, I'm using my back brakes or just dragging my heels.
 
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