front wheel noise
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From: Mirabel
front wheel noise
I have a 2011 SG. I recently changed front discs and pads. I had no problem pushing back the pistons so I know they are not seized. However, I noticed the other day that at low speed (around 50km) I can hear a noise from the front as if the brake pads were dragging on the disc. Even if I apply pressure on the brakes (front and back) I still hear the noise which leads me to doubt it's a brake problem. Any ideas on what could be the cause?
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The description could be the sharp edges of the new pads catching the holes in the rotors. I first noticed this after first pad change , after that I just rounded/beveled the edge down and the little noise wasn't there.
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did you seat your brakes. many people dont know this and even the harley manual says to break them in slowly but that is the exact opposite on how to break in brakes. you have to slam on the brakes hard 12 or 13 time to seat the pads to the discs. this is proper procedure and your brakes will work much better after this is done. do not drag your brakes to wear them in. very very bad.
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