Paid good money for a new '12 Limited and the rear brakes squeel. Thought it was from a newer design but...just put new rear brakes on the rear of my '03 Classic using the rotor I replaced last brake change and now they are squeeling. Any ideas?

 

Did you put the anti squeel chit on the back pf the pads?

 

Nope, just took them out of the box and put them in. I do have some Permatex Blue chit I could spray on the back but never have before

 

the quality of the result is directly related to the quality of the work.

alot of guys are having problems with "recent brake pad replacement".

it requires proper procedures incl. cleaning the area, expelling the drirty brake fluid from the lines when pushing the pistons into the bore, replacing the hardware, lubing the pins, prepping the pads with anti squeak, and chamfering the leading edge if required ( judgement call) and wearing in the pads so they do not glaze.

In general, hard padfs last longer, but tend to squeak.

soft pads don't last as long, tend to be dirty and less likely to squeak.

dust dirt build up can cause squeaking too.

problems are less likely to be the quality of the pads, the brakes or the brand of vehicle

Mike

 

I'll buy that but why do the brakes on both my 2010 and 2012 squeel? they still have original pads.

 

My fronts only sequel when there dirty.

 

Mine squeal a little as well. Try the Disc Brake Quiet and let us know if it works for you.

 

Watching this as well. 3K on my 2012 RG Ultra and "Squeeking" Brakes since 1K service. Dealership said all is fine just maybe some dust.

 

Mine did as well when it was brand new. I took it back to dealer and they sprayed the backs while still on bike( that does no good) I took them off cleaned everything very well and used brake quite from autozone on the entire back of the pads and some on the piston as well. All is quite for 13,000 miles or so-------------Good Luck

 

Rear brake squeal on my 12 RGU since 3k. Now have 11k and still doing it. Dealer cleans them and it's good for maybe an hour or so then back to squeal again.