03' - 2000mi?!?!?
brake noise
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Road Master
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brake noise
My '03 Road King has less than 2,000 miles on it and I've noticed a soft, metallic sound coming from the front caliper as the bike moves. When I just barely apply the front brake, it stops. Now I realize that pads generally "float" on the rotor, but do they really make that much noise? It doesn't see quite right, and is louder than my last bike. Its not a grinding or squealing sound, just like the pad is pressing a little too hard when the brake is off. It rides fine; no issues there.
I'm taking it to the dealer to have them look at that & fix another little issue, but I'm preparing myself for the typical "Its supposed to be like that" answer. Anyone have any insight?
I'm taking it to the dealer to have them look at that & fix another little issue, but I'm preparing myself for the typical "Its supposed to be like that" answer. Anyone have any insight?
Road Captain
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Lots of bikes make that noise, it not unusual. The pads do and will drag to some degree. Is there corrosion on your discs? 3 years imho its time to change the brake fluid too if you aint done so.
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I had the same issue that you described. It was a squeal but when you just barely put pressure on the brake it went away. I pulled the pads out of the caliper and filed a chamfer along the entire outer most vertical edge of both pads and also along the bottom edge of both pads. I reinstalled the pads and the noise went away.
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No, I meant 2,000. I bought it in Feb. with 900 miles on it, so don't blame me for the low miles! I'm doing my best to correct that!
Having the brake fluid changed is a good idea. I'll definately do that, along with cleaning the pistons and filing the edge of the pads (good tip!) . I'm sure that nothing is broken, but still it's a very annoying sound & one that my last bike didn't make.
Having the brake fluid changed is a good idea. I'll definately do that, along with cleaning the pistons and filing the edge of the pads (good tip!) . I'm sure that nothing is broken, but still it's a very annoying sound & one that my last bike didn't make.
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