So thought I solved my squeaky front brakes with some brake quiet. I was wrong . So these are new DNA polished rotors and ebc double H sinter pads. Without applying the brakes ,with the bike on a jack you can hear the squeak catch in just one spot while spinning the tire. Took each caliper off one at a time and isolated to just one side. Pretty sure this a high spot on the rotor? Anyone have similar issues ?

I was planning on throwing OEM Harley pads on and see what happens.

 

I usually put a thin coat of anti seize or something similar on the outside if the pads ( not the pad but the back side ) . Also adding anti seize on the pins keep them from squeaking too . Before that , I clean and scrub the caliper with break cleaner to get all the old junk off .

 

Just take it out and ride for a tankful - that'll probably fix it! Only takes an afternoon and a darned sight more pleasant than grubbing around with stuff.....

 

I doubt it’s a high spot on the rotor. More likely it’s a warped rotor. But if I had to guess what’s causing the squealing, I would say it’s the pads you chose.

 

Have you tried red grease......................JUST KIDDING

 

I usually take 180 grit emery cloth and scrub the rotors in a small circular motion. Making sure to scrub all the old dust,dirt,grime off. Then clean with non chlorinated brake cleaner. I do this every pad change. I then clean the pad pins,inside caliper .clean all the junk off the Pistons with brake clean,get a small nylon brush,toothbrush does well,and clean the Pistons with brake clean.I use brake quiet on back of pads where piston touch and caliper grease from permanent on pins and top of pads where pads rub pins.I also put some on pistons when I have them pushed out.. I spend quite a bit of time on my brakes,I also bleed them every time I put on new pads,usually every year.I switched to Lyndall pads because I have found they have way less brake dust and I like that..I haven't had noise brakes in a long time,can't stand the noise.

 

Could taper the leading edge of the pad, make sure the pins are lubed, but most importantly, go for a ride, checking it often at first.

 

I've had better luck with the EBC semi sintered pads. I also break the glaze on the rotors with some emery paper at each pad change.