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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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any of you have some tips on how to clean the rear brakes on my 06 RK? squealing is loud after its good and warm.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 10:58 AM
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Come on Carsoni, you know whatcha gotta do! Cough up for floaters...final answer.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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What he said... after you wear yourself out trying to fix the squeal with all other means your gonna end up with the floaters anyway so save yourself some grief...
 
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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Yeah, I know. i just got back from talking to my service manager. next service new pads, floaters all around and braided cables. It's only money.[sm=headbang.gif]
 
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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ORIGINAL: carsoni

Yeah, I know. i just got back from talking to my service manager. next service new pads, floaters all around and braided cables. It's only money.[sm=headbang.gif]
I got the noise to go away on mine by relacing the front pads with Lyndall Z-Plus Racing Pads. http://www.lyndallracingbrakes.com/products.htm

Very little noise from the front now. Not to mention I got the info on these from another member here on HD Forums.

Bob
 
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