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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 11:43 AM
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Hey All,

When i push my bike around (Engine off) sounds like front brakes
are rubbing on the rotors.

Is this normal?
 
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 11:47 AM
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Yes. There was a thread about this a month or two ago. Everybody's does it. The pads are always touching the rotors
 
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 01:58 PM
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I think so... I just replaced both rotors and pads and it makes the noise a little bit but not a metal on metal sound..
 
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A wisp is normal. Especially on a spoke wheel.
 
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yes, worse after miles on gravel roads and spraying water between calipers and rotors will quiet down untill brake dust and or gravel dust returns.
 
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had the same noise on my 04 RKC, it is not a worry. Ride safe
 
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Originally Posted by steelpony16
Hey All,

When i push my bike around (Engine off) sounds like front brakes
are rubbing on the rotors.

Is this normal?
no it is not normal, it is a total failure and full bike rebuild, ... please send bike to me and make an insurance claim.
 
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Yep, mine does it too. In fact my aftermarket 21 with stainless rotors did it as well.
 
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Mine has it.
2013 RKC spoke wheels <2k on her.
 
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