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Old Mar 18, 2024 | 06:43 PM
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My bike when front braking which I do very seldom, sounds like a dump truck. Pads aren’t worn, anyone here ever experience this noise?
 
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1. Remove the caliper and brake pads.
2. Clean the inside area of brake dust debris.
3. Make sure part #11 is in there.
4. Do not disassemble the caliper unless you plan on rebuilding it.
5. Put some anti-squeal grease on the back side of the brake pads (the side away from the rotor).
6. Get the grease on
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7. It is always good to have a H-D Service Manual when working on your bike.

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Old Mar 18, 2024 | 07:01 PM
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You can disassemble and clean the pistons and caliper, check the pads for glazing and scuff/sand lightly if glazed or replace.
 
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Originally Posted by BRKLYN1955
My bike when front braking which I do very seldom,
No offense, but you probably should be .
 
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Old Mar 19, 2024 | 07:44 AM
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Rust build up on the rotors from damp weather/lack of use will also cause noise when braking.
 
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Ty, and the diagram 👍🏻
 
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Here in mountains of Pue front brake is your enemy, roads are not like the states. Stopping at intersections with rear brake is smoother, I will slow down at time’s especially two up with front brake.
 
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Ty, same application as in automobiles. 👍🏻
 
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Originally Posted by BRKLYN1955
My bike when front braking which I do very seldom, sounds like a dump truck. Pads aren’t worn, anyone here ever experience this noise?
Obviously, your brakes need maintenance. I'm more interested to know why you choose not to use the front brakes. In parking lot situations (or very low speeds in turns) the rear brake is primary, but the front should be the primary any other time.
 

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Originally Posted by BRKLYN1955
Here in mountains of Pue front brake is your enemy, roads are not like the states. Stopping at intersections with rear brake is smoother, I will slow down at time’s especially two up with front brake.
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