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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 09:12 PM
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Put about 500 miles on my 05 RK after a new 21" wheel and developed a squeal at low speeds. Not a normal brake squeak but more like a whine. When I apply the brake the sound will stop but it sounds terrible when I'm crawling to a stop sign or something. Any ideas what it could be? Thanks
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 09:59 PM
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When you got new wheels did you also get new rotors and pads? If you fit new rotors but not new pads, it may be vibration at a certain speed till the pads wear to the rotors. Just guessing here.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 10:30 PM
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I got new rotors but didn't need new pads yet
 
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 12:03 AM
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I had the same problem when I replaced my front wheel and rotor. Check your caliper mounting bolts rubbing against the rotor. Mine were going in to far and hitting the rotor.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 12:05 AM
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Stock calipers? Probably need to clean the caliper pistons.
 
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