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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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Has anyone had problems with their brakes on a 2005 - 2006 Road King? My back brakes are making a high pitch squealing sound. The dealership told me it is a known problem and it was just a bake dust build up. Well, they cleaned the brakes and it’s still doing it. If you have had this problem, how did you fix it?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 12:29 PM
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I've got the same problem on my 2006 Road King. It sure is annoying.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 12:32 PM
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Do the "floating" rotors like the ones used on the V-rods prevent this squeal?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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Floaters do not eliminate it in all cases but they do help because it doesn't transmit the vibrations as much.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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Floating rotors? I will have to check them out. It seems Harley should put them on for free since the bike is having this issue and it's under warranty, but you know Harley.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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insted of switching the rotors u may want too switch the pads too a good aftermarket brand. this ussally does the trick and stops better.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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Lyndall Z pads took care of the problem for me.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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the z pads work great and also drag specialties privite label and sbs are great pads.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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I just got off my bike (took a ride during lunch) and it seems my brakes only "sing" when I really don't want them to. This Goldwing comes up to the light and we take off......when I get ready to stop at the next light.......you guessed it. I sure was embarrased!
 
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