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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 07:17 PM
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When coming to a stop i get a good squeal. they must make something to cure this? What do you guys do?
 
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Replace the pads with a set of Lyndall Z-Plus or Gold pads.
They'll last several times longer, don't squeak, leave no brake dust on your wheels, and stop better to boot.
 
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Thanks cHarley I'll look into them.
 
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Another common cause is dirty rotors. The Lyndall site has cleaning instructions you could try.
 
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They have a spray for this at the auto parts store, worked for me.
 
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What chemicals were in that SPRAY? WD-40. I would be very careful what you sprayed on you rotors or pads. The easiest/fastest ways aren't always the best or safest. Get yourself a HD Manual. Good Luck.
 
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What chemicals were in that SPRAY? WD-40. I would be very careful what you sprayed on you rotors or pads. The easiest/fastest ways aren't always the best or safest. Get yourself a HD Manual. Good Luck.
Years ago I was in cage with my wife [now ex-wife] and one of her sisters when her sister said, "Hey Andy, my brakes are squeeking...can I put oil on them or something to quiet them down?" I about $hit and said, "Oh yeah sure, oil them up!" She responded back, "Ok, thanks."

I waited a few moments to see if she was actually serious before I read her the riot act, LOL.

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Brake squeal can be annoying.
Yes, clean the rotors. Yes new pads.

You can do this step too:

Ride up to 75 MPH and brake very hard to 35 MPH then keep driving to let the brakes cool (1 minute). Repete 5 times.
 
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