Rear brake
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Rear brake
I am going to try to describe this as closely as possible.
I am riding a 2003 FLHTCI. Best bike I have ever owned. Whenever I step on the rear brake, I get a clicking sound from that brake. The rotor and pads are new as of last fall and have maybe 3000-4000 miles on them. This just started last week. My bike was in for its 35000 mile service a month or so ago, and I know it wasn't making any noise then. My indy went over the bike with a fine tooth comb then, and didn't find any issues at all, just basically a fluid change, minor adjustments, and check everything over. Yes I know, I can change my own fluids and such, but he only charges me an hour labor for this ($45). Every year I have let the indy go over the bike, I have not had any breakdowns or any other anomily. The couple years I tried to save a buck and do it myself, something stupid always happened, so yes, it is worth the $45 to me.
Does anyone have any ideas on this one?
I am riding a 2003 FLHTCI. Best bike I have ever owned. Whenever I step on the rear brake, I get a clicking sound from that brake. The rotor and pads are new as of last fall and have maybe 3000-4000 miles on them. This just started last week. My bike was in for its 35000 mile service a month or so ago, and I know it wasn't making any noise then. My indy went over the bike with a fine tooth comb then, and didn't find any issues at all, just basically a fluid change, minor adjustments, and check everything over. Yes I know, I can change my own fluids and such, but he only charges me an hour labor for this ($45). Every year I have let the indy go over the bike, I have not had any breakdowns or any other anomily. The couple years I tried to save a buck and do it myself, something stupid always happened, so yes, it is worth the $45 to me.
Does anyone have any ideas on this one?
Road Captain
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RE: Rear brake
Did they remove ther rear tire during the last service? The only thing that I can think that may make a clicking noise is if the caliper is out of position or the pads are loose. To check, remove the right bag and have a helper watch the caliper and pads while rocking the bike back and forth with the brake appllied. Should give you some insight to the problem. Hope this helps
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Road Master
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RE: Rear brake
The tire was not removed for the last service. I will check the caliper position and see if I might have loose pads.
It is a steady repetitive click, and I am not sure if it varies with speed. I will listen for that tomorrow and update.
Thanks for the assistance. That's why this forum is awesome!
It is a steady repetitive click, and I am not sure if it varies with speed. I will listen for that tomorrow and update.
Thanks for the assistance. That's why this forum is awesome!
Road Warrior
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RE: Rear brake
Just as a precaution...
Check and see if there is evidence of your valve-stem/cap hitting your caliper.
When the calpier is fitted onto the swing-arm brace, there is a small rubber plug that acts as a cushion between the caliper & the swingarm. If that rubber plug is not seated properly - it can cause the caliper to sit off-camber. It's not an easy thing to spot unless you are looking specifically for the problem...and it can get the caliper just far enough out of place so that the valve stem hits the caliper as the wheel spins.
If your mechanic took the valve cap off to check tire pressure - he may have forgotten to put it back on...and you would now hear a metal-on-metal 'cllicking'.
Just an idea based on the info you have so far.
Check and see if there is evidence of your valve-stem/cap hitting your caliper.
When the calpier is fitted onto the swing-arm brace, there is a small rubber plug that acts as a cushion between the caliper & the swingarm. If that rubber plug is not seated properly - it can cause the caliper to sit off-camber. It's not an easy thing to spot unless you are looking specifically for the problem...and it can get the caliper just far enough out of place so that the valve stem hits the caliper as the wheel spins.
If your mechanic took the valve cap off to check tire pressure - he may have forgotten to put it back on...and you would now hear a metal-on-metal 'cllicking'.
Just an idea based on the info you have so far.
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RE: Rear brake
That sounds reasonable. I am sure he would have checked the tire pressure. I will take a look at that. Thanks.
To answer an earlier question, the clicking sound is consistent from the caliper, no matter the speed, whenever I apply the rear brake.
To answer an earlier question, the clicking sound is consistent from the caliper, no matter the speed, whenever I apply the rear brake.
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RE: Rear brake
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I am going to try to describe this as closely as possible.
I am riding a 2003 FLHTCI. Best bike I have ever owned. Whenever I step on the rear brake, I get a clicking sound from that brake. The rotor and pads are new as of last fall and have maybe 3000-4000 miles on them. This just started last week. My bike was in for its 35000 mile service a month or so ago, and I know it wasn't making any noise then. My indy went over the bike with a fine tooth comb then, and didn't find any issues at all, just basically a fluid change, minor adjustments, and check everything over. Yes I know, I can change my own fluids and such, but he only charges me an hour labor for this ($45). Every year I have let the indy go over the bike, I have not had any breakdowns or any other anomily. The couple years I tried to save a buck and do it myself, something stupid always happened, so yes, it is worth the $45 to me.
Does anyone have any ideas on this one?
I am going to try to describe this as closely as possible.
I am riding a 2003 FLHTCI. Best bike I have ever owned. Whenever I step on the rear brake, I get a clicking sound from that brake. The rotor and pads are new as of last fall and have maybe 3000-4000 miles on them. This just started last week. My bike was in for its 35000 mile service a month or so ago, and I know it wasn't making any noise then. My indy went over the bike with a fine tooth comb then, and didn't find any issues at all, just basically a fluid change, minor adjustments, and check everything over. Yes I know, I can change my own fluids and such, but he only charges me an hour labor for this ($45). Every year I have let the indy go over the bike, I have not had any breakdowns or any other anomily. The couple years I tried to save a buck and do it myself, something stupid always happened, so yes, it is worth the $45 to me.
Does anyone have any ideas on this one?
when he put in new pads ?
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Road Master
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RE: Rear brake
Here is where the story gets a little deeper. The dealer did that work after the bike was in there as a result of an accident (not my fault, I am OK). While it was there, they said the rear rotor needed replaced, and that a new set of brake pads would accompany. Being they had the back wheel alreay off, that reduced the labor costs somewhat, so I let them do it.
I will have to check for the anti-rattle clip and get back to you, later today or tomorrow, as I am at work now on my lunch break.
I will have to check for the anti-rattle clip and get back to you, later today or tomorrow, as I am at work now on my lunch break.
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RE: Rear brake
******UPDATE******
Well, after ordering the anti-rattle clip from Harley, while I had the saddlebag off installing my V&H Fuelpak, I noticed that the one bolt that holds the slip on muffler was missing, and the other one was loose. The local dealer installed those as a result of an accident last fall. Second thing I found they screwed up so far. Made a quick trip to Lowes, replaced the bolt along with the lock washer on both bolts, rattle is gone.
Thanks for the advice. I guess I have an extra anti-rattle clip now. Oh well, it was only $4, so not a real big deal.
Well, after ordering the anti-rattle clip from Harley, while I had the saddlebag off installing my V&H Fuelpak, I noticed that the one bolt that holds the slip on muffler was missing, and the other one was loose. The local dealer installed those as a result of an accident last fall. Second thing I found they screwed up so far. Made a quick trip to Lowes, replaced the bolt along with the lock washer on both bolts, rattle is gone.
Thanks for the advice. I guess I have an extra anti-rattle clip now. Oh well, it was only $4, so not a real big deal.
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