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Jul 23, 2007 | 07:37 PM

#11

Phrogman

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From: Deltona, FL

RE: Brake Squeak

BrewGod, you're not getting the rotors replace. You simply need them swapped from side to side on the rim, using the same rotors that came with the bike. Check the labeling before you have the dealer try this though since it may have been done at the factory already.

Jul 23, 2007 | 07:51 PM

#12

WingHigh

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From: Norman, OK

RE: Brake Squeak

Print this and take back to your dealer.
M-1192A 1 of 2
SERVICE BULLETIN

M-1192A July 17, 2006

SWAPPING AND ALIGNING FIXED DUAL DISCS

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Purpose

It has recently been determined that swapping and aligning

the front brake discs on motorcycles having fixed dual disc

brakes can significantly reduce brake squeal.

Therefore, effective June 26, 2006, the front brake discs will

be swapped and aligned on all production motorcycles

having fixed dual disc brakes. The running change moves the

former left side brake disc stamped P/N 44156-00 LEFT to

the right side of the hub, and the former right side brake disc

stamped P/N 44136-00 RIGHT to the left side of the hub. The

vent holes are then aligned before the discs are fastened to

the hub.

Also, in the interest of promoting customer satisfaction,

Harley-Davidson will swap and align the front brake discs on

affected motorcycles under warranty, but

only

when

responding to customer complaints of excessive brake

squeal. See REQUIRED DEALER ACTION.

Motorcycles Affected

All 2000-2006 model motorcycles, as well as those 2007

models built before June 26, 2006, having fixed dual disc

brakes that exhibit excessive front brake squeal.

Required Dealer Action
NOTE
Obtain the applicable service manual for all removal and
installation instructions.

1. Take note of the brake disc stampings. If left side brake

disc is stamped P/N 44156-00 LEFT and right side brake

disc is stamped P/N 44136-00 RIGHT, then swap the

brake discs as follows:

NOTE
Another way to determine whether the brake discs have been
swapped is to look at any of the five slots. Note that one end
of the slot is bulb shaped and is more fully round than the
other. On wheels where the brake discs have
NOT
been
swapped, the bulb shape is on the trailing end of the slot
when referencing the direction of wheel rotation. On wheels
where the brake discs have been swapped, the bulb shape is
on the leading end of the slot. See Figure 1 and Table 1.
Figure 1. Note Bulb Shaped End of Slot
(Left Side Brake Disc Shown)
Table 1. Front Brake Discs
Not Swapped
Early Style
Swapped
Late Style
Left

side brake disc stamped

P/N 44156-00 LEFT

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Jul 23, 2007 | 10:22 PM

#13

JohnC88

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RE: Brake Squeak

My 07 had the rotors swapped at the factory. It still squeals like a stuck pig.

I have heard the Lyndall pads as mentioned above will stop the squeeking. I may be trying them. I know warranty won't pay for pads but I believe it will pay the labor for changing them out.

Jul 23, 2007 | 10:26 PM

#14

jjsanta

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From: Freehold, NJ

RE: Brake Squeak

I installed floating rotors and Lyndall Z pads on my 2006 SG -- No squeak in over 4000 miles. Plus the braking feel and power is much better.

Some have said that the Lyndall pads alone did not stop the squeal.

Jul 24, 2007 | 12:10 AM

#15

PapaTravis

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RE: Brake Squeak

Since you have the cast wheels, the sound might be becasue of the cast prduction leaving a void in the wheel. I have the same issue. Tech at HD put silicon/foam inside the void, and have had no issues since. I went ahead with the rotor swap, anyways, and it reduced the drag sound, as well. Worth it to check it out. IMO

Jul 24, 2007 | 12:17 AM

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JohnC88

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RE: Brake Squeak

Quote:

ORIGINAL: PapaTravis

Since you have the cast wheels, the sound might be becasue of the cast prduction leaving a void in the wheel. I have the same issue. Tech at HD put silicon/foam inside the void, and have had no issues since. I went ahead with the rotor swap, anyways, and it reduced the drag sound, as well. Worth it to check it out. IMO

Wouldn't a void in the wheel be something internal? How would you fill it?

Jul 24, 2007 | 12:22 AM

#17

PapaTravis

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RE: Brake Squeak

To be honest, I have no clue. All I was told was that they filled the void with some type of foam/silicon. All I do know, is that the squeal went away. A year later I swapped the rotors, but the noise wasn't there, I just did it to see if it would help with the dragging noise, which it did.

Jun 29, 2008 | 11:13 AM

#18

Doofus

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From: Michigan

RE: Brake Squeak

My 03 RK&nbsp\\;were noisey from day one&nbsp\\;when I bought it at 7800 miles last fall.
This summer at 8400 miles I installed Lyndall brake pads on both sides.&nbsp\\; The noise went away.
I'm now well over 10,000 miles and it's all still quiet.
&nbsp\\;
SO....I'd say it was $105.00 and 45 minutes labor well spent.
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